The expansion of Houthi operations during the Iran conflict has transformed the Red Sea from a regional maritime corridor into a strategic theatre with direct
The European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP) More than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the conflict has evolved
The preliminary agreement reached between the United States and Iran in June 2026 represents the most significant diplomatic breakthrough between the two countries in years.
The European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP) The resignation of British Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns has exposed
This analysis argues that the US–ROK alliance must adapt to a more complex security environment by balancing greater South Korean self-reliance with more targeted US
The return of large-scale war to Europe, alongside nuclear threats, China’s rise, the collapse of arms-control treaties, and shifts in US policy under Trump, have
The newest edition of the Economist puts it this way: “The conflict ravaging the Middle East may best be understood as two parallel wars. One is the
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform warfare in ways that are only beginning to be understood. Autonomous weapons systems, drone swarms, and AI-driven command networks
Reframing Europe’s Autonomy Debate Europe’s strategic autonomy is frequently discussed in the language of deficit: insufficient military integration, fragmented capital markets, slower growth, and technological
European Centre for Strategic Studies and Policy (ECSAP) U.S.–Iran relations have entered a high-volatility phase in early February 2026, characterized by simultaneous signals of renewed