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China Claims "Spy Turtles" & "Spy Fish" Deployed by Foreign Intelligence in Its Waters

China Claims "Spy Turtles" & "Spy Fish" Deployed by Foreign Intelligence in Its Waters

In a stunning announcement from the Chinese Ministry of State Security on Friday, June 12, 2026, that is sending shock waves through the world’s intelligence agencies and marine science community…
China Claims "Spy Turtles" & "Spy Fish" Deployed by Foreign Intelligence in Its Waters

China Claims "Spy Turtles" & "Spy Fish" Deployed by Foreign Intelligence in Its Waters

In a stunning announcement from the Chinese Ministry of State Security on Friday, June 12, 2026, that is sending shock waves through the world’s intelligence agencies and marine science community…
Nigerian Terrorists’ TikTok Exploitation: A Digital Governance Crisis Threatening Northeastern Stability
Nigerian Terrorists’ TikTok Exploitation: A Digital Governance Crisis Threatening Northeastern Stability
Iran Strikes US Gulf Bases Again, Declares Hormuz Closure
Iran Strikes US Gulf Bases Again, Declares Hormuz Closure
Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes on US Targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan
Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes on US Targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan
Taiwan Test-Fires U.S.-Supplied HIMARS Rocket System Toward China
Taiwan Test-Fires U.S.-Supplied HIMARS Rocket System Toward China
US Apache Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz Marks First Loss in 101-Day War
US Apache Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz Marks First Loss in 101-Day War
Nigerian Terrorists’ TikTok Exploitation: A Digital Governance Crisis Threatening Northeastern Stability

Nigerian Terrorists’ TikTok Exploitation: A Digital Governance Crisis Threatening Northeastern Stability

In April 2025, over a hundred people died in the Borno region, where the insurgence movement in Nigeria is based,…
Iran Strikes US Gulf Bases Again, Declares Hormuz Closure

Iran Strikes US Gulf Bases Again, Declares Hormuz Closure

The situation in the Middle East region has reached an extremely unstable stage where missiles were launched by Iran targeting…
Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes on US Targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes on US Targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

Military escalation is now rife in the Middle East as the Iranians retaliated against the United States’ attacks on their…
Taiwan Test-Fires U.S.-Supplied HIMARS Rocket System Toward China

Taiwan Test-Fires U.S.-Supplied HIMARS Rocket System Toward China

In a landmark development in Taiwan and China’s military relations, Taiwan launched rockets in the direction of China using a…
US Apache Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz Marks First Loss in 101-Day War

US Apache Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz Marks First Loss in 101-Day War

An American United States Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the vital Strait of Hormuz on Monday, June 8, 2026,…

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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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