Erin is a political risk analyst focusing on security, defence, and global geopolitics. She holds two master’s degrees in Security and Diplomacy and International Business and is currently preparing to pursue a PhD in the field. Her work explores strategic competition, geopolitical risk, and defence tech innovation, with a particular interest in emerging power dynamics and evolving security environments.
AI Arms Race: How Autonomous Systems Are Reshaping Deterrence and Escalation Dynamics
Imagine a conflict where thousands of low-cost drones overwhelm sophisticated air defence technologies. Or where an AI system identifies a target, confirms and strikes within seconds, all while commanders are still…
The Black Sea in 2026: From Contested Waters to Strategic Opportunity – A Policy Framework for NATO and the EU
Unlocking the Black Sea’s potential by reducing risks and realizing strategic gains. The Black Sea has transformed from a peripheral corridor into one of Europe’s most critical strategic theaters. Russia’s…
Securing the Strait After the Storm: Policy Options for a GCC-Led Maritime Defence Coalition in the 2026 Hormuz Crisis
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,…
NATO’s Eastern Sentry Meets the Black Sea: Romania’s Push for a Dedicated Mission and the Rising Hybrid Risks to Energy Infrastructure and Investments
Romania drives Black Sea Sentry to safeguard Neptun Deep On the 19th of March 2026, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Romanian President Nicușor Dan stood together in Brussels and…
Airpower, Drones and Decapitation: Operational and Strategic Lessons from Operation Epic Fury and Roaring Lion in the Middle East
The joint U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran that began on 28 February 2026, Operation Epic Fury (United States) and Operation Roaring Lion (Israel), offers an important case study in contemporary high-intensity…
From Aid Failure to Security Threat: The Political Risk of Neglecting Children in War Zones
Beyond the immediate human cost, children exposed to conflict experience disrupted education, psychological trauma, and systemic neglect, conditions that profoundly influence the political and social trajectories of fragile states. Ensuring…