May 2013
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Militarizing Space
The increasing securitization if not overt militarization of space continues unabated. Over the next two weeks we’ll first look at the broader implications of this trend, both conceptually and in practice. Then, we’ll examine the space-centered strategies of some of the key actors in this domain. More on «Militarizing Space»
March 2013
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Today’s Revolutions in Military Affairs
When thinking about the latest Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA), two questions come to mind. First, is it still a viable conceptual framework to guide the planned use of force? Second, has it influenced non-Western ways of using force, especially in a “post-heroic” era of warfare? More on «Today’s Revolutions in Military Affairs»
October 2012
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Safeguarding Cyber-Security, Fighting in Cyberspace
Linking cyber-security with national security is a relatively new phenomenon. This week we analyze the increasing securitization of cyberspace and ask a fundamental question – has the era of cyber-warfare finally arrived or does the concept remain more fantasy than reality? More on «Safeguarding Cyber-Security, Fighting in Cyberspace»
February 2012
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The New Information Revolution
The internet has become an integral part of many people’s lives and has undoubtedly changed the way we interact with each other. But has it also affected the way the international system works? More on «The New Information Revolution»