Comment archive

Tuesday, 16 Dec 2025
Where is civilian drone research going?

The future of civilian drones is not predetermined. It will emerge through dialogue among researchers, regulators, industry, security actors and civil society.

Tuesday, 2 Dec 2025
Flaws in Putin’s art of no-deal for peace become apparent

In November, a 28-point U.S.–Russia draft peace proposal was leaked that heavily favored Moscow, sparking backlash from Ukraine and the European Union.

Tuesday, 29 Jul 2025
Putin tries to build himself a position of strength

Expectations for the third round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations in Istanbul on July 23 had been very low, and the forty-minute-long talks delivered exactly that.

Thursday, 19 Jun 2025
The US nuclear umbrella over Europe was a myth

Is it possible to imagine that one state would risk its own destruction in defence of another state?