Abstract by Oxford University Press: Collective memory carries the past into the present. This book traces the influence of collective memory in international relations (IR). It locates the origins of a country’s memory within the international environment and inquires how memory guides states through time in world politics. Collective memory, as such, not only shapes…
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A2/AD capabilities and the global security environment
Read the article in Al Jundi In recent years, there has been substantial discussion on whether and how anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) capabilities are changing the global security environment. A growing number of (state) actors are opting for A2/AD capabilities as a way to stand up to adversaries that are generally considered militarily superior. A strong…
Aircraft Carriers & Power Projection
See publication in Al Jundi Aircraft carriers are often regarded as ultimate power projection tools. In the past decades, it was predominantly the power of the United States (US) that was carried around the globe. The impressive full-length flat deck ships made Americans much less dependent on worldwide bases. Instead, they could park a fully…
5G and the Armed Forces: Opportunities and Challenges
See publication in Al Jundi Fifth generation (5G) mobile technologies are being rolled out over the globe. In combination with advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technologies, 5G is likely to be an accelerator for the overall digitalization of the globe. As these new technologies mature, they will greatly increase the speed of…