In a significant move against Islamist extremism, German Ministry of the Interior has announced the ban of the “Islamic Center Hamburg” (IZH) and its nationwide affiliated organizations. This decision, implemented
Since the Russian aggression against Ukraine, NATO is again in concrete planning and preparation in order to react against hybrid and kinetic measures committed by enemy state or non-state actors.
In response to evolving global security challenges, particularly the threat posed by Russia, NATO has been continuously adapting its defense and deterrence strategies. The new NATO Force Model represents a
In a significant development for European drug policy, the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) has officially begun operations in Lisbon, Portugal. This new agency replaces the European Monitoring Centre for
One year after implementing its first-ever National Security Strategy, Germany’s approach to integrated security has drawn both praise and criticism from experts and international observers. While the strategy marks a
As the world breathes a collective sigh of relief from the COVID-19 pandemic, an even deadlier threat lurks in the shadows, ready to pounce. The H5N1 virus, a lethal strain
Right-wing extremists in security authorities across Germany: Recent findings from Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) have shed light on a troubling issue within the country’s
In a significant move to bolster its security and fulfill NATO membership obligations, Finnish Parliament has recently approved a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the United States. This bilateral agreement,
Germany’s Multifaceted Peacekeeping Efforts: KFOR, EUFOR Althea, and UNIFIL: In addition to its commitments in Kosovo (KFOR) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR Althea), Germany has reaffirmed its dedication to peace
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) has proposed an amendment to the Security Screening Act (SicherheitsÜberprüfungsGesetz – SÜG) to enhance protection against espionage and sabotage in government agencies