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From Shells to Skies: North Korea Adds Drone Unit to Russia’s War Effort

From Shells to Skies: North Korea Adds Drone Unit to Russia’s War Effort

A new stage in the conflict in Ukraine is unfolding after reports that North Korean drone operators are already on Russian territory, and this means that North Korea is no…
From Shells to Skies: North Korea Adds Drone Unit to Russia’s War Effort

From Shells to Skies: North Korea Adds Drone Unit to Russia’s War Effort

A new stage in the conflict in Ukraine is unfolding after reports that North Korean drone operators are already on Russian territory, and this means that North Korea is no…
Australia Charges Dual Citizen Over Alleged Ukraine Intel Transfer to Russia
Australia Charges Dual Citizen Over Alleged Ukraine Intel Transfer to Russia
North Korea missile test fires despite US move to trim South Korea drills, “changes nothing”
North Korea missile test fires despite US move to trim South Korea drills, “changes nothing”
Israel Warns Turkey Against Dangerous Adventures in Syria After Abu al-Duhur Strike
Israel Warns Turkey Against Dangerous Adventures in Syria After Abu al-Duhur Strike
U.S.–South Korea Drills Cut Short: What Trump’s Surprise Order Means for Alliance
U.S.–South Korea Drills Cut Short: What Trump’s Surprise Order Means for Alliance
Israel Abu al‑Duhur Airstrike: Escalation, Diplomacy, and Syria’s Fragile Order
Israel Abu al‑Duhur Airstrike: Escalation, Diplomacy, and Syria’s Fragile Order
Australia Charges Dual Citizen Over Alleged Ukraine Intel Transfer to Russia

Australia Charges Dual Citizen Over Alleged Ukraine Intel Transfer to Russia

Australia has charged a 27-year-old dual Russian-Australian citizen with attempting to engage in intentional foreign interference after allegedly seeking to…
North Korea missile test fires despite US move to trim South Korea drills, “changes nothing”

North Korea missile test fires despite US move to trim South Korea drills, “changes nothing”

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast on Thursday, August 20, 2026, hours after Seoul and…
Israel Warns Turkey Against Dangerous Adventures in Syria After Abu al-Duhur Strike

Israel Warns Turkey Against Dangerous Adventures in Syria After Abu al-Duhur Strike

Israel’s recent airstrike on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur airbase has ignited a sharp diplomatic and security crisis between Jerusalem, Ankara, and…
U.S.–South Korea Drills Cut Short: What Trump’s Surprise Order Means for Alliance

U.S.–South Korea Drills Cut Short: What Trump’s Surprise Order Means for Alliance

The annual joint Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea were supposed to serve…
Israel Abu al‑Duhur Airstrike: Escalation, Diplomacy, and Syria’s Fragile Order

Israel Abu al‑Duhur Airstrike: Escalation, Diplomacy, and Syria’s Fragile Order

In the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2026, eight Israeli airstrikes pounded the Abu al‑Duhur Military Airbase in Syria’s…

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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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