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UAE Nuclear Plant Targeted in Likely Iranian Drone Attack

UAE Nuclear Plant Targeted in Likely Iranian Drone Attack

The attack on a drone has sparked off a fire near the UAE’s only nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi, causing an unprecedented diplomatic crisis hours after the facility operated normally.…
UAE Nuclear Plant Targeted in Likely Iranian Drone Attack

UAE Nuclear Plant Targeted in Likely Iranian Drone Attack

The attack on a drone has sparked off a fire near the UAE’s only nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi, causing an unprecedented diplomatic crisis hours after the facility operated normally.…
Israel’s Secret Iraqi Bases: A Strategic Gamble Before Iran War
Israel’s Secret Iraqi Bases: A Strategic Gamble Before Iran War
Israel Says It Killed Hamas’ Top Military Commander in Gaza Airstrike
Israel Says It Killed Hamas’ Top Military Commander in Gaza Airstrike
US-China Drone War Everest: Nepal’s High-Altitude Headache
US-China Drone War Everest: Nepal’s High-Altitude Headache
Russia’s Sarmat Missile: Test Triumph or Strategic Mirage?
Russia’s Sarmat Missile: Test Triumph or Strategic Mirage?
Russian Ship Carrying Nuclear Reactors to North Korea Sinks in Mediterranean
Russian Ship Carrying Nuclear Reactors to North Korea Sinks in Mediterranean
Israel's Secret Iraqi Bases: A Strategic Gamble Before Iran War

Israel's Secret Iraqi Bases: A Strategic Gamble Before Iran War

The New York Times has carried out an unprecedented investigation into the covert military activities of Israel in Iraq before…
Israel Says It Killed Hamas’ Top Military Commander in Gaza Airstrike

Israel Says It Killed Hamas’ Top Military Commander in Gaza Airstrike

According to the Israeli military, the leader of Hamas’ armed forces was killed in an airstrike that was carried out…
US-China Drone War Everest: Nepal's High-Altitude Headache

US-China Drone War Everest: Nepal's High-Altitude Headache

The Himalayan nation of Nepal, whose geography is known for embracing the tallest mountain on Earth, finds itself unintentionally embroiled…
Russia's Sarmat Missile: Test Triumph or Strategic Mirage?

Russia's Sarmat Missile: Test Triumph or Strategic Mirage?

The recent Russian test launch of the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, known colloquially in Western circles as “Satan II,”…
Russian Ship Carrying Nuclear Reactors to North Korea Sinks in Mediterranean

Russian Ship Carrying Nuclear Reactors to North Korea Sinks in Mediterranean

In the winter of 2024, during a chilly December night, the Ursa Major, a cargo ship registered under the Russian…

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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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