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The Disinformation Wave is Just Getting Started – But Are We Ready for It?
Over the past two years, a wave of disinformation campaigns has upended democratic electoral systems across the globe, prompting both governments and electorates to demand action to counter the growing prevalence of fake news. So far, several governments have begun enacting laws to address the issue, from Malaysia’s anti-fake news… Listen ⇢
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Empowering Rohingya Women: Confronting Sexual Violence in Humanitarian Settings
During the second half of 2017, an estimated 671,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar due to systemic violence perpetrated against the ethnic group, including killings, rape, and torture. Much of this violence, allegedly committed by Myanmar’s armed forces, specifically targeted women and girls. Pramila Patten, United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence… Listen ⇢
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The indiscreet charm of a ban
By banning popular social media outlets, Ukraine and Russia have exposed the technological unawareness of its ageing governments. But where will these authoritarian-inspired measures really lead to? On the 8th of May Telegram, an app which has been banned in Russia since early April, turned to the Supreme Court of… Listen ⇢
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Why Europe has stopped trusting
Iona Allan In Rome last month, Luigi di Maio, the 31 year frontman of the anti-establishment 5 Star Party won over 24% of the electoral vote and became the most powerful political force in Italy. For the second time in less than two years, a major western election has been… Listen ⇢
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Why radical right-wing networks thrive on social media
Arthur Bradley Over the past few years there has been a deterioration in public trust and support for democratic ruling parties and institutions across Europe. The political centre of gravity has shifted towards the right, and radical right-wing groups have attracted an increase in support. These groups and… Listen ⇢
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The Putin-factor
Lesia Dubenko This Sunday the Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a stunning 76,66% of support during the presidential election in Russia. In his post-victory speech at the Manezhnaya square he encouraged a cheering crowd to proceed with Russia’s development: “We are destined for success.” While that is yet to… Listen ⇢
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Has EU lost its ‘carrot’?
Lesia Dubenko graduated from Lund University with a Master’s in European Affairs and now is a journalist in Ukraine The EU’s foreign policy has previously developed by offering benefits. But with troubles in Poland and Hungary and ambiguous expansion policy, will Brussels open a new page in its ‘carrots and… Listen ⇢
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The Westphalian system in crisis: The rise of neo-tribalism
By Linda Schlegel – Linda holds an MA in Terrorism, Security and Society from King’s College London The relatively stable post-Cold War international order and the steady growth of internationalization and political, economic and social globalization have increasingly led to challenges in the last two decades. The terror attacks on the… Listen ⇢
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PS21 Event Writeup – ‘Imagining Britain in 2030’
What will Britain look like by 2030? How will Brexit have played out or will the process be still ongoing? Will Great Britain’s map have changed or will greater devolution have resulted in a tweaking of borders? What kind of government might be in power? A panel of experts gathered… Listen ⇢
Executive Director, Peter Apps.
Peter Apps is executive director of the Project for Study of the 21st Century (PS21), a global defence columnist for Reuters and presenter of the “Facing Coming Storms” global defence podcast from PS21 and the British Army’s think tank the Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research (CHACR).
