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Cyber guards: the military’s role on the global digital battlefields / Pritchard, Robert

Pritchard, Robert	Article
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Governments are increasing cyber-warfare, traditionally a private sector-led domain. However as Robert Pritchard assesses, the inherent difficulties of fighting online enemies mean a civilian response may still be the best options

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Forces of natures: the impact of natural disasters on global security / Mazo, Jeffrey

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Extreme environmental events over the past decade have highlighted the threat these pose to security, and their links to conflict and civil unrest. Jeffrey Mazo explores the dynamics at work and the potential ramifications of these unpredictable hazards.

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Gone viral: Islamic state’s evolving media strategy / Khalil, Ezzeldeen

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As a US-led coalition considers its options against Islamic state, Ezzeldeen Khalid examines the growing sophistication of the group’s use of social media to intimidate its opponents and win the support of local populations

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Good neighbours: China’s strategic presence in central Asia / Lain, Sarah

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The northwestern Chinese region of Xinjiang is experiencing ongoing violent unrest but remains an economic gateway to Eurasia. Sarah Lain examines China’s policy to improve security and economic cooperation with its central Asian neighbours.

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Hard landing: the mapuche conflict in southern Chile / Long, Gideon

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Chile’s authorities have struggled to contain regular protests and attacks by the Mapuche minority and anarchist groups. Gideon Long examines the history of the community’s conflict over land rights, and the resulting legal and security issues.

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Low-lying threat: risk from domestic radicals rises in the Maldives / Roul, Animesh

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The Maldives is experiencing a growing undercurrent of Islamist extremism. Animesh Roul examines this trend and the domestic risk posed by Maldivian youths travelling to fight alongside Islamist groups in jihadist threats such as Syria.

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Security vacuum: private security thrives in vulnerable states / Wilson, Mark; Lanchin, Mike

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The Caribbean and central America is a region of weak states and high levels of organized crime in which the private security sector is booming. Mark Wilson and Mike Lanchin analyse the sector’s operations and potential future trends.

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State of failure: Libyan government struggles to stem violence / Cochrane, Richard; Ali, Firas Abi

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As fighting continues between Islamists and tribal militias in Libya, the caretaker government is endavouring to maintain stability. Richard Cocharane and Firas Abi Ali look at how the outcome of this struggle will affected the country’s security.

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Tapping into trouble: prospects of Russia cutting gas supply to Europe / Neff, Andrew

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The conflict in eastern Ukraine has overshadowed the country’s gas dispute with Russia, in which Gazprom has halted deliveries due to mounting arrears. Andrew Neff analyses the likehood of disruption to gas exports through Ukraine to Europe.

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