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Alleged Russian Spy Flees Japan After NYT Report

Alleged Russian Spy Flees Japan After NYT Report

A Russian intelligence operative identified in reporting as Maksim Vladimirovich Filchenkov has left Japan after The New York Times exposed his alleged role in a covert procurement network tied to…
Alleged Russian Spy Flees Japan After NYT Report

Alleged Russian Spy Flees Japan After NYT Report

A Russian intelligence operative identified in reporting as Maksim Vladimirovich Filchenkov has left Japan after The New York Times exposed his alleged role in a covert procurement network tied to…
US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Civilian Gains, Proliferation Fears
US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Civilian Gains, Proliferation Fears
Houthis Escalate Iran War With Red Sea Strikes
Houthis Escalate Iran War With Red Sea Strikes
Ukraine military chief sacked as Russia war reshapes
Ukraine military chief sacked as Russia war reshapes
Houthis Escalate Red Sea Blockade Threat
Houthis Escalate Red Sea Blockade Threat
Chinese Warship Live-Fire Drills Inside Japan’s EEZ
Chinese Warship Live-Fire Drills Inside Japan’s EEZ
US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Civilian Gains, Proliferation Fears

US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Civilian Gains, Proliferation Fears

The newly announced US-Saudi nuclear deal marks one of the most consequential shifts in the bilateral relationship in years, linking…
Houthis Escalate Iran War With Red Sea Strikes

Houthis Escalate Iran War With Red Sea Strikes

The Houthi claim of strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea marks a sharp escalation in a…
Ukraine military chief sacked as Russia war reshapes

Ukraine military chief sacked as Russia war reshapes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi in one of the most consequential wartime leadership changes since Russia’s…
Houthis Escalate Red Sea Blockade Threat

Houthis Escalate Red Sea Blockade Threat

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have moved from a local war footing to a broader regional challenge by announcing a maritime embargo…
Chinese Warship Live-Fire Drills Inside Japan’s EEZ

Chinese Warship Live-Fire Drills Inside Japan’s EEZ

Japan’s disclosure that a Chinese missile destroyer fired live rounds inside its exclusive economic zone marks an unusual and politically…

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Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?

Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?

The Middle East has long been a focal point of global geopolitical tension, marked by persistent instability, regional rivalries, and…
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role
Middle East Power Plays: The UAE’s Role
Middle East Power Plays: The UAE’s Role
Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?
Militarization in the Middle East: Strategic Autonomy or Escalation?
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
The Evolution of Terror Threats in Europe: From Coordinated Attacks to Lone Actors
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role
Middle East Power Plays Saudia’s Role

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Statement on Iranian Attacks Posing Risks to Regional Stability and Maritime Security

Statement on Iranian Attacks Posing Risks to Regional Stability and Maritime Security

Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism London, 24 of April 2026 The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism strongly condemns and unequivocally denounces the actions of Iran in targeting Arab Gulf countries, critical energy infrastructure, and international maritime routes. These deliberate and sustained attacks constitute a grave threat to regional…
Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism Welcomes UK Sanctions Expansion and Urges Further Action on UAE-Based Enablers of Russian Sanctions Evasion
The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter Terrorism Concludes AI Counterterrorism Conference in Rome
Israel attack on Qatar is organised “state terrorism”
Tactics Institute condemns the systematic campaign of genocide conducted by Israel in Gaza. 
Tactics Institute strongly condemns the Israeli military’s latest assault on northern Gaza
Tactics institute warns of the growing role of food in African insurgencies

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UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on regional security

UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on regional security

The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter Terrorism hosted a noteworthy event titled “UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on…
Italian Parliamentarian discuss ending arms export to UAE and KSA

Italian Parliamentarian discuss ending arms export to UAE and KSA

Tactics Institute For Security and Counter Terrorism organized a seminar at the Italian Parliament, the Senate House in partnership with…
Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally?

Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally?

Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally? The United Arab Emirates has historically been one of the United States’ foremost…

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