Defence Security

• Rapid advancements in AI-enabled systems, drones, and satellite capabilities in Ukraine and the Middle East are fundamentally reshaping modern warfare. • To maintain security, Europe must accelerate technological innovation and shift more resources toward research, development, and scaling rather than just system acquisition. • The upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) will be a critical determinant in whether the EU can sustain the necessary funding for start-ups and dual-use technologies.

• This academic article analyzes the evolving security narratives of the European Union and NATO, focusing on the shift toward "resilience" and "total defence." • The research examines how these frameworks aim to strengthen societal resilience to protect critical infrastructure and democratic stability against hybrid threats. • This shift matters as it signals a move away from traditional military-centric defense toward a comprehensive approach involving civilian populations and non-military sectors.

• World Tibet Day highlights the ongoing struggle for Tibetan independence and its implications for Asian geopolitical stability. • Advocates argue that China's occupation of Tibet in the 1950s removed a critical strategic buffer, placing the Chinese military directly on India's northern frontier. • Restoring Tibet as a sovereign state is seen as a way to separate two nuclear-armed powers, potentially reducing the frequency of military standoffs along the Himalayas.