The 2026 Iran war is not only embroiling the Middle East in chaos, but also the entire world. Miscalculating the regime’s response to existential pressure, the Strait of Hormuz has primarily been closed off by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Indo-Pacific has been tremendously affected by the war, with…
How institutions must combat the growing threat from deepfake technology In recent years, rapid advances in artificial intelligence have rendered the production of digital content and its realistic manipulation feasible, as well as their rapid dissemination to large audiences. Fraudsters increasingly resort to misusing technology when carrying out criminal activities. This has been realised through the strategic exploitation of the…
This analysis examines the structural factors shaping Europe’s subsea cable security environment following recent incidents in the Baltic Sea. On 31 December 2025, Finnish special forces boarded a cargo vessel…
Renewed allegations of prohibited military conduct by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have emerged. Central among these is the controversial use of airburst white phosphorus munitions in civilian-populated areas of…
The rippling effect of the European Transit System shutdown for Ukraine, Russia and the security of Europe's future With the European Transit System’s (ETS) last shutdown, we witness a symbolic…
Water is “not always the spark; it is the accelerant” As the current Iran war rocks its economy, water will shape its future. Nationwide, 19 major dams hold less than…
What if Lebanon’s fragile political order wasn’t a failure of the system, but the result of how it was built to operate? Lebanon’s power isn’t consolidated within institutions, but is…
The Crisis Behind the Crises There is no shortage of headlines about war, displacement, and disaster. Yet beneath the visible crises lies a deeper, more structural emergency, one that receives…
Recommendations for a GCC-Led maritime coalition, layered deterrence, and cross-regional lessons from the Black Sea As Iranian disruptions continue to paralyse shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in April 2026,…
The unanimity trap, Hungarian obstruction, and the gaps in EU collective security February 23rd, 2026, Hungary vetoed a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine and, alongside Slovakia, blocked the 20th…
How the 2026 Iran War should prompt the protection of citizen life and critical infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific. The ongoing 2026 Iran war is the highest level of regional conflict…
Overview of the Obama Administration's 'Pivot/Rebalance to Asia' in its 15th year anniversary and how his successors can enhance this policy for the next decade. During the early 2000s, the…
Bangladesh is experiencing one of its most turbulent political phases in recent decades. What began as domestic unrest has significantly altered the country’s political landscape affecting governance, political stability, and…
Why Ukraine’s Peace Cannot Be Written into Existence Peace proposals often arrive with ceremony rather than consequence. They are announced with numbered clauses, moral clarity, and the promise of closure.…
As Merkel prepares to leave politics and with the European elections around the corner, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding European politics. Far right parties have recently gained considerable…
Ezra Friedman discusses the significance of the fall of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Warwick’s Pugwash Student Society, along with Warwick’s International Relations Society, are delighted to host their…
In conversation with Romania's former Minister of Health and Chief of Staff for the Minister of Finances Warwick Romanian Speaking Society together with Warwick International Relations Society have the pleasure…
