The speech that President Joe Biden delivered at the US State Department on 4 February 2021 presented ambitious plans for the renovation of US foreign policy.
The 2013 Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) sets international standards for the transfer of conventional weapons. The United States was heavily involved in the treaty’s negotiation but has moved to the sidelines during the Trump administration, whereas China now engages more actively.
This year, the European Security Course celebrates its 25th anniversary. This number is not only a reason to celebrate, it clearly shows that the interest in security in Europe and its impact on the other regions in the world is unbroken.
Key PointsAmid one of the deepest crises of confidence since the end of the Cold War, arms control and military confidence-building frameworks are struggling to develop their full de-escalating and trust-building potential.In fact, numerous crisis situations in the past sho
Key PointsAs autonomous weapons systems (AWS) increase in military importance, they pose significant risks of miscommunication, miscalculation and inadvertent conflict escalation.The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has a strong history of develop
Key PointsThe role that the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) currently plays in reducing military risks in Europe and how its capacities are currently employed need to be revisited.By identifying and focusing on OSCE mechanisms for risk reduction,
Executive Summary Over the past decade, Iranian officials have repeatedly referred to “forward defence” or “offensive defence” as the foundation of Iran’s military strategy.
In an era of information overload, how can we constructively sift through the seemingly endless amounts of content that is continuously pushed at us? Indeed, why even try to make sense of it all?
24 January marks International Day of Education around the world.
The United Nations (UN) Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) will enter into force on Friday, 22 January 2021.