When the Biden administration signaled a withdrawal of U.S. assertiveness in the Middle East, it effectively created a vacuum that China was eager to fill. By softening pressure on Iran and tolerating Beijing’s growing rapprochement with both Iran and Saudi Arabia, Washington permitted China to … [Read more...]
Seventy Years Since the Russell-Einstein Manifesto
On 9 July 1955, in London, the most significant document ever composed concerning the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons to humanity was presented. It urged governments worldwide to pursue peaceful means of conflict resolution—founded on dialogue, international cooperation, and a shared … [Read more...]
Pakistan Assumes UNSC Presidency: A Beacon of Responsibility in Troubled Times
In a world beset by complex geopolitical crises—from persistent conflicts in the Middle East and Africa to growing rivalries in Asia and rising tensions in Eastern Europe—the need for balanced, diplomatic, and mature leadership is more pressing than ever. Pakistan, with its rich experience in … [Read more...]
Pentagon sets up interservice counter-drone task force
The American military’s efforts to speed up defensive tools and tactics against uncrewed aerial systems. Different branches of the armed forces have been working to integrate electromagnetic and kinetic countermeasures into their units and arsenals, with varying stages of progress. Now the Pentagon … [Read more...]
The Commissioner urges the Greek parliament to refrain from suspending the registration of asylum applications
“I urge members of the Greek parliament to reject an amendment providing for the suspension of the registration of asylum applications by persons arriving by boat from North Africa, as well as for their forcible return, without registration, to their country of origin or provenance,” today said the … [Read more...]
US, Europe Bet on Banks to Fund Strategic Priorities
Both Washington and Brussels are signaling a major break from the regulatory posture that has defined the trans-Atlantic financial architecture since the 2008 global financial crisis. On June 25, the U.S. Federal Reserve proposed easing capital requirements for large U.S. banks – including a major … [Read more...]
“THREE WARFARES” VERSUS “HYBRID WARFARE” NEW GENERATION WARFARE – NEW APPROACHES AND CHALLENGES
Dănuț MAFTEI, PhD National Cyber Security Directorate, Bucharest, Romania Abstract The Chinese concept ”Three Warfares” and the Russian model of the ”Hybrid Warfare” represent strategic approaches to new generation conflicts that blend conventional and/or unconventional means to achieve the … [Read more...]
Maritime Security Forum: MS DAILY BRIEF – JULY 11 th, 2025
Daily appearance Monday-Saturday 10 AM (GMT +2) Some information is presented when possible from several sources Contents Breaking news: IDF corners Hamas; Hezbollah threatens new war; Houthis sink cargo ship | TBN Israel 1 News from Ukraine | 4,500 soldiers lost in one village. Front lines … [Read more...]
Forumul Securitatii Maritime: MS DAILY BRIEF – JULY 11 th, 2025
Daily appearance Monday-Saturday 10 AM (GMT +2) Some information is presented when possible from several sources Contents Breaking news: IDF corners Hamas; Hezbollah threatens new war; Houthis sink cargo ship | TBN Israel 1 News from Ukraine | 4,500 soldiers lost in one village. Front lines … [Read more...]
Why Your Chief Geopolitical Could Fail
Boardrooms everywhere are debating whether they need a dedicated Chief Geopolitical Officer—a single executive tasked with parsing sanctions, trade wars, and supply chain fragility. The logic feels bulletproof: geopolitical chaos demands specialized expertise at the C-suite level, someone who can … [Read more...]