Security Policy & Defence
The Future of War Is Hybrid
Hybrid warfare is shaping the future of conflict by expanding battlefields beyond the military domain, leveraging political, economic, and s…
EPIS Magazine · Issue VI
EPIS Magazine — Issue VI
Geopolitics & Strategy.
13 articles in this issue
International Relations & Diplomacy
Editorial EPIS Magazine Issue VI
The world is in flux. As great power competition intensifies and new secuirty threats emerge, states, institutions, and individuals must con…
International Relations & Diplomacy
EPIS Magazine Issue VI
The world is in flux. As great power competition intensifies and new secuirty threats emerge, states, institutions, and individuals must con…
Security Policy & Defence
Beyond the Survivability Myth
Many misunderstand military obsolescence, assuming battlefield survivability dictates a system’s relevance. Dmytro Sochnyev attacks that myt…
Security Policy & Defence
EPIS Basics: The Military-Industrial Complex
This short article explains the basics of the military-industrial complex (MIC) and its impact on defence spending. Dominic Perfetti outline…
International Relations & Diplomacy
An Ocean of Emptiness Stirred Up
The Pacific is a stage for an unfolding geopolitical contest, where global powers compete for influence through diplomacy and aid. Donát Olá…
Security Policy & Defence
Germany’s Cybersecurity Under Stress Test
Germany faces escalating cyber threats from state and non-state actors, targeting businesses and critical infrastructure. Ferdinand Gehringe…
International Economic Relations
The Change in German Gas Policy
Germany’s shift from Russian gas to LNG aligns with EU energy security goals but reveals contradictions. Joschka Menge examines how Germany …
Security Policy & Defence
Contemporary Sabotage Operations
State-led sabotage remains a key tool of influence, mirroring Cold War doctrines despite shifting justifications. Malte Koppermann essay arg…
International Relations & Diplomacy
Estonia at the Forefront: Digitalisation and Defence
Marika Linntam, Estonian Ambassador to Germany, discusses her career, Estonia’s digital leadership, and security policies. Estonia pioneered…
Security Policy & Defence
War Is the Father of All Things
Space exploration has always been driven by military interests. Markus Schiller examines how the arms race shaped spaceflight, from Cold War…
Security Policy & Defence
Strategic Reorientation
The Sahel is undergoing a profound geopolitical shift. Nils A. Neubert examines how the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Mali, Niger, and Burk…
Security Policy & Defence
The Future of Democracy
Democracy faces growing cybersecurity threats in the digital age. Zhala Mammadli explores how cyberattacks, misinformation, and AI-driven ma…
