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Fifth Plenary: New Players, New Partnerships The International Institute for Strategic Studies 10 Nov 2024 In efforts to rebuilding their defence capacities, several European powers have also intensified their defence-industrial collaboration with partners outside the Euro-Atlantic region. Partners in the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East could indeed play an important role in helping to address European capability shortfalls, as well as to partner in major defence-industrial projects. The panel will discuss the role played by new partners in European defence-capability initiatives.

🌞 Summer in the Southern Hemisphere! With summer on this side of the globe, it becomes feasible to deploy to the Antarctic continent. The inhospitable climate makes access very challenging otherwise. 🌍❄️ With the recent undertaking from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), the crew will deliver essential food, supplies, and engineering equipment to both New Zealand and United States bases on the ice. This mission highlights the NZDF’s commitment to supporting scientific research and international cooperation, and underscores the challenging and rewarding nature of operations in such an extreme environment. The Antarctic Science Platform (ASP) and Defence Science and Technology (DST) programs will focus on safer navigation by measuring marine weather and sea ice, and using robotic ocean sensors in the eastern regions of the Ross Sea. 🌊🔬 I can attest to the great work that the team does, having been deployed for the summer of 2011 myself. But is it just about science? In collaboration with various NZDF arms, this deployment is an opportune moment for the New Zealand Government to also flex its geopolitical image as an active player. New Zealand is responsible for monitoring and controlling the largest Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the world, including the mineral-rich Ross Dependency. Deployments like these showcase a multi-pronged approach: being present in the region and adapting to shifting geopolitical power dynamics, contributing to the global scientific community, and being a partner in the potential benefits that can be reaped from this yet-to-be-explored continent. #AntarcticaMission #NZDF #HMNZSAotearoa #ScientificResearch #Geopolitics

Undoubtedly, combined war has had a deep impact on the current world, profoundly influencing geopolitical dynamics and conflict strategies. If you seek specialized resources in hybrid and cognitive warfare, engage Treadstone 71 insights and collaboration.

On this International Day of Peace, we must prioritize strengthening the inclusive and structural foundation of peace.

"Whoever commands the sea, commands the trade" - Sir Water Raleigh (poached from the interview ref'd below) Exceptional work by Kevin B.. Anyone with maritime domain interests would gain by having a look at Kevin's work below: -The Cod Wars and Lessons for Maritime Counterinsurgency (all links below in Kevin's post) is revealing, well-told history: 'doing a lot with a little'. -Solving for the Missing Element of Maritime Campaigning is a masterpiece. One highlight, among many: 'A combined Robin Sage-NAVSCIATTS program would allow for integrating social movement approaches to build resilience against subversion and coercion, bolster maritime internal defense, and disrupt outside challenges by, with, and through the population, while also addressing unique maritime considerations and core competencies.' -Finally, Lisa Munde and Benjamin Jebb's interview with Kevin and Claude Berube is a MUST for anyone working in the IUU/CL-SC domain. Great overall work by the Irregular Warfare Initiative in this domain. Low-level op's...

Chester Wisniewski, Director and Global Field CTO, shares insights from a five-year defensive and counter-offensive operation with state-sponsored adversaries based in China. Take a listen to our latest Inside Pacific Rim entry with Chester and Joe Levy, CEO, as they share key insights from the report in this six-part series. Watch now: https://bit.ly/42iBVvk

Publication 📝 One of the most noteworthy publications i have read this year is Brent Sadler's latest book, 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 21𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 . As an avid reader of Sadler's work on the The Heritage Foundation, I was particularly interested in exploring his concept of "Naval Statecraft" and found myself thoroughly engaged in deciphering its nuances throughout the course of chapters. I have penned down my detailed review of Sadler's book for the current issue of 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐯y 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞'𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 ( 𝐇𝐄𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝). From a researcher's perspective, i can deduce that book should be read by scholars of International Relations and security studies concerned with maritime affairs, particularly naval warfare. Brent D. Sadler, with more than two decades of active naval experience, provides readers with an overview of the challenges facing the US Navy from Russia and China. The book's content, explanatory and instructive in nature, does not shy away from being laden with data and previous research literature, which is helpful for researchers in connecting the dots regarding American Naval Planning. The book offers critical insights into Naval organizational reform schemes that have been carried out , as well as the author's own perspective on how the US can synergize its naval strategy to address imminent challenges. What distinguishes U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century from other works on Naval strategy is Sadler’s ability to interconnect non-traditional security domains with naval affairs. He adeptly simplifies the complexities of naval statecraft, making the technical aspects accessible even to novice readers while offering a thorough analysis for experts. For the published review, read here: https://lnkd.in/dNU9BJZ4

If the key States and credible Partners or Actors want to frankly avoid the World War 3, the final count down, and the hot tipping points, a lot of great responsibles, credible leaders and managers, backing by advanced experts, will organize positive analyses and appropriate solutions to tackle definitively these key issues, challenges and problems, in all regions and groups in sustainable societies. When the critical mass for positive change is established, the negative and toxic persons or groups will be isolated, downsized and neutralized, for a long period.

Sun Tzu's Art of War: Ten Key Lessons Sun Tzu's The Art of War is explored, outlining ten key strategic principles. These principles, applicable beyond military contexts, emphasize self-awareness, strategic planning, adaptability, deception, calculated engagement, strong leadership, terrain utilization, discipline, conflict minimization, and the importance of information. The episode highlights the enduring relevance of Sun Tzu's strategic thinking across various fields and time periods. Ultimately, the episode provides a summary and interpretation of core concepts within this influential work. https://lnkd.in/daGu4kjQ

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