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Niger Mutiny 2026: Inside the 24-Hour Revolt and Russian Intervention

Niger Mutiny 2026: Inside the 24-Hour Revolt and Russian Intervention

For roughly 24 hours in late August 2026, Niger’s capital, Niamey, became the epicenter of the most serious internal challenge yet to the military junta that seized power in July…
Niger Mutiny 2026: Inside the 24-Hour Revolt and Russian Intervention

Niger Mutiny 2026: Inside the 24-Hour Revolt and Russian Intervention

For roughly 24 hours in late August 2026, Niger’s capital, Niamey, became the epicenter of the most serious internal challenge yet to the military junta that seized power in July…
CIA-Backed In-Q-Tel Helped German Drone Firm Quantum Systems Break Into US Market
CIA-Backed In-Q-Tel Helped German Drone Firm Quantum Systems Break Into US Market
US Revises China Hack Claims: What the Correction Reveals About the QTFY Campaign
US Revises China Hack Claims: What the Correction Reveals About the QTFY Campaign
Russia claims it has captured three villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Sumy regions
Russia claims it has captured three villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Sumy regions
US Military Laser Strike on Cartel Drones Marks New Border Era
US Military Laser Strike on Cartel Drones Marks New Border Era
US, South Korea, Japan to Hold North Korea-focused Nuclear Missile Drill
US, South Korea, Japan to Hold North Korea-focused Nuclear Missile Drill
CIA-Backed In-Q-Tel Helped German Drone Firm Quantum Systems Break Into US Market

CIA-Backed In-Q-Tel Helped German Drone Firm Quantum Systems Break Into US Market

German drone maker Quantum Systems secured an early foothold in the United States with decisive help from In-Q-Tel (IQT), a…
US Revises China Hack Claims: What the Correction Reveals About the QTFY Campaign

US Revises China Hack Claims: What the Correction Reveals About the QTFY Campaign

There has been a quiet change in the US public story of the major Chinese cyber espionage operation in which,…
Russia claims it has captured three villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Sumy regions

Russia claims it has captured three villages in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Sumy regions

The declaration made by Russia’s Defense Ministry on 29 August 2026 announcing that their troops have taken control of three…
US Military Laser Strike on Cartel Drones Marks New Border Era

US Military Laser Strike on Cartel Drones Marks New Border Era

The U.S. military’s use of a high-energy laser to destroy three Mexican cartel drones near the southern border is more…
US, South Korea, Japan to Hold North Korea-focused Nuclear Missile Drill

US, South Korea, Japan to Hold North Korea-focused Nuclear Missile Drill

The United States, South Korea, and Japan are set to conduct a high-profile, North Korea–focused nuclear missile–defense exercise in early…

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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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