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The Format Groups Blog – A weekly series of opinionated briefs (500-1000 words) discussing current issues in foreign affairs and security policy. Topics range from geopolitical analysis and international conflict to diplomatic strategies and global governance. The format presents well-researched, succinct insights to engage both academic and general audiences in timely security policy discussions.
Correspondence from the Riga Conference
European security between pragmatism and pessimism
Which security challenges will Europe face in the coming years? Antonia Pup has attended the Riga Conference and shares her insights.
Cyber Security as a Cost-Inefficient Game
Playing the infinite game: Making cybersecurity cost-effective for long-term success
In cybersecurity, there's no "winning." Instead, organisations must strive for effective cyber protection to ensure long-term growth.
Cyber-Insecurity: Regulating the Future
How can we secure ourselves against the vulnerabilities of everyday devices?
1. In the aftermath of the Lebanon pager explosions, how can we be sure of ourselves against the threat of cyber attacks as individuals? 2. Through understanding crisis points such as CrowdStrike outage, it is possible to analyse the vulnerabilities we have in the modern world. All these accidents prove that states, organisations and individuals all have vulnerabilities. 3. Against the vulnerabilities, we need to push our policy makers to develop resilience policies.
European Peacebuilding
When's South- Asia going to learn?
Which lessons can nations in South Asia learn from the European process of peacebuilding and reconciliation?
European Soft Power after Gaza
EU countries support Israels campaign in Gaza, critics argue that this leads to a loss in Soft Power
The article concers itself with Europe and the European response to the war in Gaza. It argues that the almost universal European support for israel has damaged it´s ability for diplomacy in many parts in the world. The conclusion drawn is that European standing in the world has been damaged in a time that calls for unity and projection of values
European Union of Defence
Why the European Christian-Democrats are betting on the wrong Horse
The EPP proposes a dedicated Defense Minister for the EU, facing challenges of defence spending and divergent threat perceptions.
Europeans Role in Transatlantic Security
From dependency to strengh
For long, Brussels has enjoyed protection from Washington's security umbrella. Time has come for Europe to take a more independent stance.
Flying the Flag
Is the EU finally Taking Up Responsibility in Indo-Pacific Maritime Security?
The EU's role in Indo-Pacific security is evolving, marked by updated strategies and increased naval engagement to address emerging threats.
From Combat Zones to Climate Zones
A common security threat
International cooperation is vital for establishing and enforcing military capabilities to protect against global climate threats.
From Honor to Unrest
How Bangladesh's quota system fuels the student protests
The Bangladeshi student protests against the quota system highlight deep-seated issues of inequality and high youth unemployment.
Geopolitics and the World's Ecosystem
Rethinking geopolitics: why states must prioritize environmental protection
Geopolitics should encompass human impact on ecosystems, enabling more effective environmental protection.
Habsora and Lavender Artfical Intelligence Systems
The missing piece towards a fully algorithmically automated F2T2EA Kill Chain?
With the incorporation of AI systems, new fully automated F2T2EA models may become a reality.
Here to Stay?
Private military and security contractors as a blueprint for Future Warfare
Amidst a new era of global governance problems, countries increasingly source out responsibilities to PMSCs.
Hope Admits Hardship?
Ukraine's position on the geopolitical chessboard and the upcoming US presidential election
The upcoming US election will shape the course of the Russo-Ukrainian War and affect compliance with the international rules-based order.
How Security Concerns fuel the Rise Of the Far-Right in France
France’s Far-Right Gains Momentum Through Security-Driven Rhetoric
Security concerns fueling far-right momentum in France: Unpacking the reasons behind this growing political trend.
How Social Media Becomes a Tool to Radicalize College Students
The Role of Online Platforms in Extremist Recruitment on University Campuses
Various social media platforms are used by extremist groups to organize, recruit, and incite violence.
How the "Sondervermögen" of the German Armed Forces is threatning democary in Germany
How Military Spending Could Undermine Democracy and Empower the Far Right
To fund the €100bln Berlin plans to spend for its armed forces, it plans to introduce a debt brake. This, however, could threaten democracy.
How the Syrian Refugee Crisis has been Securitized in Turkish Domestic Politics
Society and security
Turkey's Syrian refugee crisis has raised security concerns and has grown even to affect domestic politics and society.
Hydrogen Diplomacy
Germany's hydrogen initiatives in international relations
Considering its significance for fossil-based industries green hydrogen will play a major role in Germany's future foreign policy.
Impact of the US Election on the Asia-Pacific
What a second Trump term means for a changed Asia-Pacific region
1. What are the challenges facing the Asia-Pacific Region today?; 2. Trump will face new challenges that make the region more volatile than during his first term; 3. He has influential China hawks in his administration, but also anti-war activists, making it difficult to predict how he will handle the region
