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Written Evidence

Isabella Antinozzi | 2023.11.07

The Russian invasion of Ukraine increased the European Union’s (EU) ambitions in security in defence as well as member states’ appetite for EU-led solutions in this field.

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Two Wars, One Denominator

Emily Ferris | 2023.11.07

As the war in Gaza distracts the West from its support for Ukraine, Russia is seeking to exploit the situation by positioning itself as a reasonable broker that has the ear of both Israel and Hamas.

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The Kingdom Of Oil

Tobias Borck | 2023.11.07

Saudi Arabia is set to remain one of the most influential players in global oil and energy markets. Understanding – and taking seriously – its evolving strategic calculus must therefore be a key task for policymakers in the UK and across Europe as they seek to safeguard their countries’ energy security.

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AI-Generated Lies And Truth

David Gioe and Alexander Molnar | 2023.11.02

How does the technology aid fake news and narratives – particularly in the run-up to 2024 for elections in many Western democracies?

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Israel’s Gaza Problem

Daniel R DePetris | 2023.11.01

Following the 7 October attack by Hamas, Israel has determined to destroy the terrorist group controlling Gaza once and for all. The question is not just whether or not it will succeed, but what its plan is for the day after.

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The Lost European Vision

Christian Mölling and Sören Hellmonds | 2023.10.31

Drawing insights from defense experts across NATO members, the study highlights the evolving European defense landscape, emphasizing security of supply concerns and the balance between national and EU initiatives. The report underscores pivotal forthcoming decisions in Europe’s defense amidst changing geopolitical dynamics.

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Treading A Fine Line

Louise Kettle | 2023.10.30

After initial speculation around its involvement in the Hamas attacks, Iran is coming under increasing pressure over how to respond to the conflict.

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Goodbye Mr Chips?

Paul O’Neill and Patrick Hinton | 2023.10.30

Better practices are needed to improve the effectiveness of defence training.

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Uncrewed Ground Systems

Patrick Hinton | 2023.10.26

Military experimentation with uncrewed ground systems (UGS) is happening apace. Bomb disposal robots have been in service with armed forces for decades. Now, systems with greater capabilities and autonomy are being developed and tested.

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Taliban’s Campaign Against IS

Antonio Giustozzi | 2023.10.25

This paper examines the strategies employed by the Taliban in response to the threat posed by the Islamic State in Khorasan (IS-K) in 2021–22.

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