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After at least 15 years of agitating for a kinetic attack on Iran’s nuclear programme, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally found his chance. Read the latest analysis from Mark Fitzpatrick. go.iiss.org/3SQ4WZe

Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have caused significant disruption to global supply chains, creating incentives for smuggling, counterfeiting and black-market trading. Find out more from _IreneMia & Charlie Edwards: go.iiss.org/4kF1VqS

What’s it like to be a Young Leader at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue? Some of the brightest young strategists from Southeast Asia and beyond share their experiences of the 2025 #SLDYoungLeaders' Programme #SLD25 | Find out more: go.iiss.org/SDYLP25

In this special webinar, a distinguished panel of IISS experts examined some of the most pressing questions posed by and prospects for the Israel–Iran conflict. Watch Alex Bollfrass, Emile Hokayem (@emile-hokayem.bsky.social), Fabian Hinz, Air Marshal (Retd) Martin ‘Sammy’ Sampson & Hasan T. Alhasan حسن الحسن now:

‘This attack is about raw power, not about regional stability or better outcomes for everyone.’ Read Emile Hokayem (@emile-hokayem.bsky.social)’s latest analysis here. go.iiss.org/4e7ykUv

While Iran still has untapped shorter-range capabilities it could deploy in its immediate neighbourhood, its depleted medium-range missile arsenal and weakened regional allies leave it with limited options for retaliation against Israel. Find out more from Fabian Hinz.

Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have caused significant disruption to global supply chains, creating incentives for smuggling, counterfeiting and black-market trading. Find out more from _IreneMia & Charlie Edwards: go.iiss.org/4kF1VqS

The latest IISS assessment provides a range estimate of the defence industrial timelines within which European powers could achieve autonomy from the US and the potential trade-offs required to reducing the window of vulnerability quickly. Find out more: ➡

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‘The outburst of geopolitical crises is a natural consequence of there no longer being a single country in the world that either wishes to or is able to act as a global policeman.’ Read or listen to IISS Executive Chairman Sir John Chipman IISS’s latest interview with Alain Elkann Interviews.

Russia has expanded its attacks against Kyiv and its allies. Since July 2022, more than a third of all of Russia’s cyber operations are directed against organisations within NATO member states. ➡ Read the GSIS Executive Briefing: go.iiss.org/442HbSR The Global Security

As aircraft become more sophisticated and incorporate more low-observable technologies, and sensors and electronics become more advanced, the amount of critical raw materials in aircraft components will likely increase. This is already true for the aircraft often described as the

While Iran still has untapped shorter-range capabilities it could deploy in its immediate neighbourhood, its depleted medium-range missile arsenal and weakened regional allies leave it with limited options for retaliation against Israel. Find out more from Fabian Hinz.

Southeast Asian states developing military UAV capabilities could potentially impact intra-state armed conflicts and inter-state tensions, especially over disputed waters like the South China Sea. ➡ #SLD25 | Read more: go.iiss.org/3FeRcnL

‘This attack is about raw power, not about regional stability or better outcomes for everyone.’ Read Emile Hokayem (@emile-hokayem.bsky.social)’s latest analysis here. go.iiss.org/4e7ykUv

The ambitions set out in the Strategic Defence Review will hinge on adequate investment and long-term plans with clear annual allocations. The UK’s recent Spending Review provided some clarity on short-term funding for defence, but questions remain about the path to 3% of GDP and

Whenever the fighting in Ukraine stops, it is highly likely that Russia will recapitalise its forces for potential use against a European NATO ally. Read the latest IISS assessment: ➡ go.iiss.org/4kps1hg

While France and the UK traditionally have had a military presence in the region, other European powers have also recognised the need to enhance their engagement there, including through a more persistent presence. Read the latest IISS research paper: ➡

Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have caused significant disruption to global supply chains, creating incentives for smuggling, counterfeiting and black-market trading. Find out more from _IreneMia & Charlie Edwards: go.iiss.org/4kF1VqS

Russia has doubled down on efforts to influence global public opinion utilising a spectrum of tools from trolls and high-volume spam to counterfeit documents, chatbots and deepfake technologies. ➡ Read the GSIS Executive Briefing: go.iiss.org/442HbSR The Global Security