Security & Conflict
World Wars and the Cold War: Analyzing Conflict Through P-D-R=P and F-Scale Frameworks
The 20th century saw three monumental conflicts—World War I, World War II, and the Cold War—that reshaped global power structures, ideologies, and alliances. Each...
Israel’s Iron Beam: Pioneering a New Frontier in Aerial Defence?
Setting the Context
Following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, the Middle East has been grappling with a surge in the use of rockets,...
Examining Al Qaeda and ISIS’ Exploitation of Insecurity and Instability
Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS) has exploited the global tumult facilitated by geopolitical confrontations, technological developments, armed conflicts, and political instability to...
The Urgency of AI in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing: A Global Imperative
"In a world where financial crimes fuel terrorism and human trafficking, the integration of Artificial Intelligence into AML/CTF protocols is not just beneficial—it's essential....
Modernizing Indonesian Defense: The Urgency of National Defense Industry Independence
The Ministry of Finance and the President of Indonesia have agreed to increase the budget for the Ministry of Defense in 2024 by IDR...
Women, Peace and Strategy: Why Security Doesn’t Fix the Issue
At its inception, NATO’s adoption of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda was deemed ‘an enraging example of how a good feminist work...
Pakistan-China Security Cooperation: A Strengthened Partnership for Regional Stability
Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Chinese nationals in Pakistan has become increasingly significant as terrorist attacks targeting Chinese personnel have...
Military Strategy in an Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
‘The only thing harder than getting a new idea into the military mind is to get an old one out.’ Captain Basil H. Liddlehart’s...
Indonesia’s Defense Strategy in Dealing with Controversies in the South China Sea
This article will discuss the strategic issues faced by Indonesia regarding the controversies in the South China Sea. As the largest archipelagic country in...
The Outer Space and International Relations: Modern Strategies as Triggers for Conflict
This article will discuss the development of space politics as a means for countries to create modern "wars". Countries today are pitting against each...