by admin | Feb 24, 2025 | Our Research
The Gulf states are key lenders of last resort, playing a significant role in rescuing distressed states in the Middle East, North Africa and beyond since the 1960s. This new report examines in depth how the Gulf states have pursued bailout diplomacy to cultivate...
by admin | Feb 24, 2025 | Our Research
This report analyses the security implications of the developments that have taken place in recent decades in the fields of genomics, genetic engineering and synthetic biology. The relevant international regulatory frameworks need to be enhanced to keep pace with...
by admin | Feb 24, 2025 | Military Balance+
The EU Commission is making defence a top priority, with plans to create a European Defence Union led by a new Defence Commissioner. Boosting Europe’s defence industry is a key goal but competing national interests and funding issues pose barriers to realising this...
by admin | Feb 24, 2025 | Online Analysis
Ukrainian forces managed to blunt Russian territorial advances and inflict significant casualties and material losses in 2024, even with ammunition shortages and a deficit in infantry. However, Ukraine will need continued Western support and better manpower-management...
by admin | Feb 24, 2025 | Military Balance+
In response to rising threat perceptions, global defence spending rose to USD2.46 trillion in 2024. Countries in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Europe saw major budget increases, although President Trump’s recent call for a minimum spend of 5% of GDP...
