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Ukrainian Drones Hit Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery

Ukrainian Drones Hit Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery

Ukrainian drones reaching deep into Siberia to strike Russia’s largest oil refinery marks a major escalation in the war’s geographic and strategic scope. The attack on the Omsk oil refinery,…
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery

Ukrainian Drones Hit Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery

Ukrainian drones reaching deep into Siberia to strike Russia’s largest oil refinery marks a major escalation in the war’s geographic and strategic scope. The attack on the Omsk oil refinery,…
China’s Rare Submarine Ballistic Missile Test Rattles Pacific
China’s Rare Submarine Ballistic Missile Test Rattles Pacific
US Pulls Most Troops From Nigeria but Leaves Intelligence Network in Place 
US Pulls Most Troops From Nigeria but Leaves Intelligence Network in Place 
Russia Drone Operators Job Ad Signals Urgent Push to Protect Moscow From Drones
Russia Drone Operators Job Ad Signals Urgent Push to Protect Moscow From Drones
Russia Drone Surveillance of European Nuclear Sites: Inside the 18‑Month Shadow Fleet Campaign
Russia Drone Surveillance of European Nuclear Sites: Inside the 18‑Month Shadow Fleet Campaign
Ukraine war casualties top 2 million
Ukraine war casualties top 2 million
China’s Rare Submarine Ballistic Missile Test Rattles Pacific

China’s Rare Submarine Ballistic Missile Test Rattles Pacific

China’s rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has sharpened strategic anxieties across the region, exposing the gap between…
US Pulls Most Troops From Nigeria but Leaves Intelligence Network in Place 

US Pulls Most Troops From Nigeria but Leaves Intelligence Network in Place 

While the US has pulled out many of its forces from Nigeria in connection with a counter-terrorism collaboration effort in…
Russia Drone Operators Job Ad Signals Urgent Push to Protect Moscow From Drones

Russia Drone Operators Job Ad Signals Urgent Push to Protect Moscow From Drones

Russia’s reported decision to advertise for drone operators on HeadHunter, the country’s biggest jobs website, shows how the war has…
Russia Drone Surveillance of European Nuclear Sites: Inside the 18‑Month Shadow Fleet Campaign

Russia Drone Surveillance of European Nuclear Sites: Inside the 18‑Month Shadow Fleet Campaign

For 18 months, a shadowy armada of Russian‑linked vessels is alleged to have operated just beyond Europe’s horizons, launching small…
Ukraine war casualties top 2 million

Ukraine war casualties top 2 million

The war in Ukraine has crossed another grim threshold, with a new study saying total military casualties have now passed…

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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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