Longstanding grievances over land, jurisdiction and military activity are intensifying as the island becomes increasingly exposed to regional conflicts.

A new YouGov survey finds Reform UK voters are five times more likely than Green supporters to favour nuclear retaliation after a devastating attack on Britain, exposing deep political divisions over deterrence, alliance politics and the protection of civilians.

Resurgent suicide bombings in Pakistan highlight a persistent threat driven by militancy, sectarian violence and regional instability despite years of decline.

The modern military remains a breeding ground for toxic masculinity. Here researcher Myriam Correa examines where institutional misogyny, weak accountability, and the infiltration of online incel ideologies converge to endanger women in uniform and corrode the very values armed forces claim to defend.

Mass shootings are fuelling a culture of insecurity and self-defence

The proliferation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) across West Africa, driven by the misuse of dual-use technologies and weak border controls, has created a profound security and humanitarian crisis that demands urgent, coordinated regional and international action.

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention threatens global disarmament efforts, risking increased civilian casualties and undermining humanitarian norms.

The Horn of Africa and the Sahel face significant challenges from conflict, climate change, and terrorism, necessitating tailored and effective responses to address their unique security and developmental needs.

Using social media posts from IDF soldiers, Bellingcat tracked the activities of the 8219 Commando, a combat engineering battalion, revealing their extensive involvement in demolitions across Gaza.

Dr Ieva Jusionyte, a legal and medical anthropologist at Brown University, discusses her book “Exit Wounds,” which explores how the smuggling of guns from the United States to Mexico contributes to violence and the migrant crisis, drawing on extensive research and fieldwork at the US-Mexico border.

British Citizens subjected to cruel conditions and abandonment in dire circumstances

China-Russia’s strategic partnership has implications for global peace and security, requiring innovative and peaceful solutions through increased international cooperation, transparency, accountability, and promotion of human rights and democracy.