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❗️New Research❗️ In this new book chapter for the Routledge Handbook of NATO, our Director Luis Simon looks at how the Alliance is adjusting to growing Chinese power. Learn more🔸 https://lnkd.in/eCiakMni

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NEW: A new curriculum in Yemen gives rare insight into the ruling Houthis’ ideology and shows how they are preparing the next generation for war, reports Dan Wilkofsky https://lnkd.in/e-jWpDkv 

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Check out our policy brief on Tackling the Russian "Shadow Fleet." We offer a set of recommendations to G7/EU policy makers on how to address shadow fleet operations that represent a huge risk to the environment and undermine western sanctions on Russian fossil fuels. https://lnkd.in/gf9Mw4ZZ

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Why will Central and Eastern European participation be high in the 2024 European Parliament elections? Given the significant challenges the European Union has faced in recent years, CEE societies have widely recognized the indispensability of the EU and NATO. GLOBSEC's Patrik Szicherle explains more in the video below. Learn more about our new GLOBSEC Trends 2024 report here: https://bit.ly/3UJcBdt

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NATO’s 2024 Washington summit, taking place on 9-11 July, marks 75 years of the alliance and will discuss assistance to Ukraine, defence and partnerships. Data shows that all countries across NATO and Europe have increased defence spending over the past years. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and instability in the Middle East, NATO asked members to spend at least 2% of GDP on defence annually. 11 countries reached this target in 2023, up from 9 in 2020. The number is expected to increase again in 2024. Created by Yanika Borg.

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Last week, the 2024 NATO Summit was held in Washington, D.C. Our latest report examines NATO's response to evolving security landscapes and efforts to strengthen its global presence. 🛡️ 🌍 Delve into the outcomes of the recent NATO Summit, exploring strategic expansions and global challenges: https://lnkd.in/dNGqre6P #NATO #GlobalSecurity #Summit2024

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The Department of the Treasury is taking action to further degrade Russia’s ability to sustain its war machine, continuing a multilateral campaign to limit the Kremlin’s revenue and access to the materiel it needs to prosecute its illegal war against Ukraine. Today’s actions target Russia’s military-industrial base and chemical and biological weapons programs as well as companies and individuals in third countries that help Russia acquire key inputs for weapons or defense-related production. The United States, along with many international partners, is particularly concerned about entities based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and other third countries that provide critical inputs to Russia’s military-industrial base. This support enables Russia to continue its war against Ukraine and poses a significant threat to international security. The almost 300 targets being sanctioned by both Treasury and the Department of State include sanctions on dozens of actors that have enabled Russia to acquire desperately needed technology and equipment from abroad. #UKSanctions #Russia #EUCommission #ExportControl #TradeWar #TSECS #SanctionsUpdate #TurkishSociety #Sanctions #USA #OFAC #BIS #TradeUpdates #GlobalTrade #TradeCompliance #InternationalRelations #EconomicSanctions #TradeRegulations #TurkishExports #TradePolicy #SecurityMatters #ForeignPolicy #ComplianceNews #EconomicSecurity #CrossBorderBusiness

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Clara Riedenstein and Eduardo Castellet Nogués explain how NATO has increasingly focused on economic security issues in recent years. Security and economic concerns are becoming more interconnected, evidenced by issues like European energy dependence on Russia and critical supply chains reliant on China. Looking ahead, NATO is expected to further enhance its focus on economic cooperation with partners, and the upcoming July summit is an opportunity to do so. #NATO75

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As leaders from member countries gather to mark the 75th anniversary of Nato in Washington DC, researchers are warning that their military budgets are eroding the climate, producing an estimated 233m metric tonnes of greenhouse gas, more planet-heating pollution than some entire countries. “Our research shows that military spending increases greenhouse gas emissions, diverts critical finance from climate action, and consolidates an arms trade that fuels instability during climate breakdown,” says a new report from three international research and advocacy groups, the UK-based Transnational Institute and Tipping Point North South, and the Netherlands’ Stop Wapenhandel. Nato member states poured $1.34tn into their militaries last year – an increase of $126bn from 2022, the authors say. 👉 Conflicts are not only devastating and tragic for people, they are also destroying our ecosystems and leading us into a frantic and senseless arms race. 👉 At the beginning of the 21st century and at the pinnacle of the development of human civilisation in many respects, is this the only response we are capable of proposing to political and therefore entirely human made problems? 🌎 The answer is a resounding NO 👍 We can do much better #climateaction

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ICYMI 🎯 According to the UN, there are credible allegations of various forms of CRSV in Ukraine – against both civilians and POWs. But what can be done to prosecute those responsible from inside the country? Catch up with our latest episode here👇 https://lnkd.in/dByxfc7Q #ICYMI #catchup #AsymmetricalHaircuts #podcast #pod #internationallaw #internationaljustice #thehague #warcrimes #CRSV #Russia #Ukraine With Janet H. Anderson, Stephanie van den Berg, Anastasiia Moiseieva, Anna Sosonska & JusticeInfo.net.

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In our latest article, Anna-Sophie Maass addresses the sources of Putin's domestic and international insecurities, and how his authoritarian rule would shape Russia's future. Read the full article on the SAIS Review. #SAIS #JHU #JohnsHopkinsUniversity https://lnkd.in/gj2aCJwM

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#StrongCitiesSpotlight: Novi Pazar 🇷🇸 is facing challenges related to local manifestations of extremism & ideologies that discourage active political engagement & erode trust in democracy Swipe to learn how the city is responding to address these security concerns and read the City Spotlight: bit.ly/4eRD0Om

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🛡 Bulgaria’s capacity to safeguard its economic security against Russia’s weaponisation of strategic corruption in Europe has been undermined. ✅ Future-proofing the country’s democracy requires prioritising two concurrent policies: exposing and targeting the mechanisms behind Russia-related state capture, and increasing anti-money laundering enforcement, with a particular focus on illicit financial flows in the energy sector. Read the full analysis in Center for the Study of Democracy's report State of Capture 👇

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New RUSI Report, ‘A Methodology for Degrading the Arms of the Russian Federation’ by Dr Jack Watling and Gary Somerville is out now! Despite international efforts to curtail Russian defence production, Russia has continued to access critical components from abroad – allowing for the continued production growth of core weapons and an increase in the sophistication of some key capabilities. Russia is highly dependent on access to raw materials and components for its weapons manufacturing that are often sourced from Ukraine's international partners. So why have western governments failed to effectively disrupt Russian military production? Our new report outlines several key reasons, including: ➡ Being overly reactive, rather than proactive, in disrupting Russian procurement networks. ➡ Conducting the relevant work at a too high classification, therefore creating challenges on sharing data needed to enforce sanctions. ➡ Being slow to grant permission for interventions that collectively could have made a difference, because many officials and policymakers have maintained unrealistic expectations on how to measure effect. However, the report highlights that Russia’s dependency on international supply chains does make it vulnerable to disruption, and proposes a more effective methodology for disarming Russia: ➡Ensuring that the various bodies involved have a detailed understanding of the target and how it is functioning. ➡ Synchronise and layer effects, spanning multinational overt action, minilateral covert action and unilateral clandestine action, to cause Russia’s defence industry to be maximally disrupted. ➡ Using intelligence collection to assess impact and then aggregate the collected data to reduce the sensitivity of their conclusions, enabling these to be shared to refine the targeting process. Head over to our website now to learn more!

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