Relying entirely on imports for drone supplies would imply shortfalls in quality and/or quantity. The rapid cycles of tactical and technical innovation make the long-term stockpiling of fully ...

This Risk and Resilience Report examines current practices, existing vulnerabilities, and possible approaches to preparing for and managing drought events in Switzerland. In light of the current ...

Zeus’ Law as a Stand-In for International Law? Throughout the film, Nolan’s characters appear greatly concerned with “Zeus’ law,” or what Homer would have referred to as xenia. Derived from the ...

Carl von Clausewitz's On War remains one of the foundational readings in professional military education. Nearly two centuries after its publication, senior military officers around the world, from ...

Security and strategic interests are transforming science, technology, and innovation (STI) in Europe. By promoting dual-use and defence research, European and EU policymakers are seeking to ...

Armenia will hold parliamentary elections on 7 June 2026. A stronger strategic focus on Europe appears to be favoured by most contestants, but pragmatic relations with Russia are also regarded as ...

In 2025, China enacted several export controls on rare earth elements (REEs), critical minerals that are essential for consumer electronics, renewable technologies, and the aerospace and defence ...

The Center for Security Studies’ annual flagship publication, Strategic Trends, identifies key developments shaping international politics and global order. Today’s geopolitical landscape is marked by ...

The proliferation of emerging technologies including drones, AI, hypersonic missiles, advanced communication networks, cyber, and space-based assets, is increasingly shaping contemporary conflicts.

The military escalation between Israel, the United States, and Iran, along with the regional spread of the war, are shaping the security situation in the Middle East. However, Europe and other parts ...

Gorana Grgić and Daniel Möckli place this year’s edition of Strategic Trends in the context of profound changes in the international order, characterized by shifting power balances, increasing rivalry ...

Gorana Grgić und Daniel Möckli setzen die diesjährige Ausgabe von Strategic Trends in den Kontext der tiefgreifenden Veränderungen in der internationalen Ordnung, die durch Machtverschiebungen, ...