Introduction: from uncertainty to prediction Modern conflict has always involved uncertainty. Political leaders, military commanders, intelligence agencies, diplomats, and non-state actors act under conditions of incomplete information, as they do not fully know what the other side wants, how far it is willing to go, whether threats are credible, or whether apparent restraint hides preparation […]
Countering money laundering has long been a topic of high public and expert importance, since the phenomenon has multi-vector effects: it impacts the country’s economy and security and may also exert significant influence on political processes. Nevertheless, in-depth analyses on the subject are rare. The reason is that, the private sector often perceives measures in […]
The food system encompasses all the activities related to the production, processing, transportation, and consumption of food, from the farm to the consumer’s table. It also includes issues such as governance, the economy, food production along the value chain, and its overall sustainability. Additionally, the food system accounts for the extent to which food is […]
A Brief History of Decapitation The decapitation strategy is a widely practiced counterterrorism measure used by numerous countries around the globe. Essentially, decapitation policy is based on the assumption that capturing or killing the key leader of a terrorist organization would interrupt, impede, and destabilize the group’s activities and operations, eventually leading to the end […]