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A Fortress Europe? Militarisation of EU Borders and the Transformation of Frontex

A Fortress Europe? Militarisation of EU Borders and the Transformation of Frontex

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has been one of the keystone tools in the militarisation of EU borders, and reflects the transformation of the Union away from…
A Fortress Europe? Militarisation of EU Borders and the Transformation of Frontex

A Fortress Europe? Militarisation of EU Borders and the Transformation of Frontex

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has been one of the keystone tools in the militarisation of EU borders, and reflects the transformation of the Union away from…
Russia’s Terrorism Trials of Ukrainian POWs: Political Persecution or Justice?
Russia’s Terrorism Trials of Ukrainian POWs: Political Persecution or Justice?
Urban Security in Europe: Protecting Soft Targets in Megacities
Urban Security in Europe: Protecting Soft Targets in Megacities
Unseen Sacrifices: Raising Awareness of the Global War on Terror’s Human Cost
Unseen Sacrifices: Raising Awareness of the Global War on Terror’s Human Cost
Counterterrorism in the Age of Social Media: UK’s Fight Against Extremist Networks
Counterterrorism in the Age of Social Media: UK’s Fight Against Extremist Networks
The Weaponisation of Energy: Europe’s Vulnerability to Energy Blackmail Beyond Russia
The Weaponisation of Energy: Europe’s Vulnerability to Energy Blackmail Beyond Russia
Russia’s Terrorism Trials of Ukrainian POWs: Political Persecution or Justice?

Russia’s Terrorism Trials of Ukrainian POWs: Political Persecution or Justice?

Russia’s military courts intensified prosecutions of captured Ukrainian soldiers, framing them under terrorism and extremism laws rather than as prisoners…
Urban Security in Europe: Protecting Soft Targets in Megacities

Urban Security in Europe: Protecting Soft Targets in Megacities

The great cities of Europe like London, Paris, Berlin and Madrid are cultural and economic centers, which are home to…
Unseen Sacrifices: Raising Awareness of the Global War on Terror’s Human Cost

Unseen Sacrifices: Raising Awareness of the Global War on Terror’s Human Cost

Global War on Terror (GWOT), which was initiated in the aftermath of September 11 attacks, has become one of the…
Counterterrorism in the Age of Social Media: UK’s Fight Against Extremist Networks

Counterterrorism in the Age of Social Media: UK’s Fight Against Extremist Networks

The emergence of social media has changed the face of communication and connectivity in the world and has brought new…
The Weaponisation of Energy: Europe’s Vulnerability to Energy Blackmail Beyond Russia

The Weaponisation of Energy: Europe’s Vulnerability to Energy Blackmail Beyond Russia

Since 2022, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has become the focus of diversification policy since Europe has strategically broken the loop…

Expert Opinions

The Manchester Synagogue Attack: Understanding the Complexities of Modern Terror Investigations

Artificial Intelligence in European Security: The Promise and Peril of Predictive Policing

Institutional Bloat or Security Necessity? UN’s Counter-Terrorism Architecture Under Scrutiny

How Radicalisation Thrives in Europe’s Multi-Ethnic Societies?

When Political Dissent Meets Counterterror Laws: The Case of George Galloway

Martyn’s Law in Action: How Harrogate’s Anti-Terror Conference Shapes UK Security?

Border Security vs. Human Rights: Can Europe Stop Terrorism Without Closing Doors?

Border Security vs. Human Rights: Can Europe Stop Terrorism Without Closing Doors?

The Schengen Area symbolizes European unity through open borders among 26 nations. While it fosters economic and social cohesion, it…
Europe’s Foreign Fighter Challenge: What Happens When Extremists Come Home?

Europe’s Foreign Fighter Challenge: What Happens When Extremists Come Home?

European nations have various measures in fighting violent extremism and promoting deradicalization. The programs are shaped by the legal, social…
The future of Australian counter-terrorism: Lessons from surveillance framework reform

The future of Australian counter-terrorism: Lessons from surveillance framework reform

The redesign of the Australian electronic surveillance system of the 2025 decade is a landmark event in redefining the national…
France-Mali counter-terror cooperation collapse: Implications for Sahel security

France-Mali counter-terror cooperation collapse: Implications for Sahel security

During more than a ten-year period, France maintained its status as the leading foreign military force in the Sahel and…
Did the migration crisis in Europe intensify security risks? Evidence and analysis

Did the migration crisis in Europe intensify security risks? Evidence and analysis

The conflict and instability in the regions such as Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and some parts of Sub-Saharan Africa were…
Ukraine school attack stopped by swift worldwide counter-terrorism cooperation

Ukraine school attack stopped by swift worldwide counter-terrorism cooperation

The averting of an intended attack on a Ukrainian school in early September 2025 has come to symbolize how the…
How UK Anti-Terror Laws Could Be Misused Against Legitimate Dissent?

How UK Anti-Terror Laws Could Be Misused Against Legitimate Dissent?

The United Kingdom’s application of counterterrorism law has entered contentious terrain in 2025, as its legal apparatus begins to envelop…
How the IRGC’s Insidious Networks Undermine UK Counterterrorism Efforts?

How the IRGC’s Insidious Networks Undermine UK Counterterrorism Efforts?

The presence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has gradually evolved in the United Kingdom to develop…
How Digital Innovation Elevates Counter-Terrorism Preparedness in Australia and New Zealand?

How Digital Innovation Elevates Counter-Terrorism Preparedness in Australia and New Zealand?

To transform their counter-terrorism preparedness frameworks, Australia and New Zealand are increasingly looking to the new technology in 2025. One…
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