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Iranian Drones Target Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister: Escalation in Erbil

Iranian Drones Target Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister: Escalation in Erbil

The early‑morning drone strikes that hit Erbil on 17 August 2026 were not just another entry in a long ledger of cross‑border attacks. They were a signal. By directing explosive‑laden…
Iranian Drones Target Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister: Escalation in Erbil

Iranian Drones Target Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister: Escalation in Erbil

The early‑morning drone strikes that hit Erbil on 17 August 2026 were not just another entry in a long ledger of cross‑border attacks. They were a signal. By directing explosive‑laden…
US military expands Latin America campaign after deadly boat strikes
US military expands Latin America campaign after deadly boat strikes
Trump’s Hormuz Territory Claim Exposes a Dangerous U.S.–Iran Power Struggle
Trump’s Hormuz Territory Claim Exposes a Dangerous U.S.–Iran Power Struggle
China Lodges Formal Protest Over Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine Moves on WWII Surrender Anniversary
China Lodges Formal Protest Over Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine Moves on WWII Surrender Anniversary
Taiwan Mobile Internet Slowdown Tests Civilian Readiness for War
Taiwan Mobile Internet Slowdown Tests Civilian Readiness for War
Putin’s First Kuril Islands Visit: A Strategic Signal to Japan and the West
Putin’s First Kuril Islands Visit: A Strategic Signal to Japan and the West
US military expands Latin America campaign after deadly boat strikes

US military expands Latin America campaign after deadly boat strikes

The United States is preparing to take its controversial anti-drug campaign in Latin America from the sea to the land,…
Trump’s Hormuz Territory Claim Exposes a Dangerous U.S.–Iran Power Struggle

Trump’s Hormuz Territory Claim Exposes a Dangerous U.S.–Iran Power Struggle

President Donald Trump’s declaration that he intends to make the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory has transformed an already…
China Lodges Formal Protest Over Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine Moves on WWII Surrender Anniversary

China Lodges Formal Protest Over Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine Moves on WWII Surrender Anniversary

On the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, a well-worn diplomatic fault line in East Asia flared…
Taiwan Mobile Internet Slowdown Tests Civilian Readiness for War

Taiwan Mobile Internet Slowdown Tests Civilian Readiness for War

Taiwan briefly reduced mobile internet speeds across the north on Thursday as part of a new civil-defense experiment designed to…
Putin’s First Kuril Islands Visit: A Strategic Signal to Japan and the West

Putin’s First Kuril Islands Visit: A Strategic Signal to Japan and the West

On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first-ever personal visit to the Kuril Islands, stepping onto…

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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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