In the Anthropocene, it is vital for those in power to understand the interplay between drivers of insecurity and act accordingly. But no state is currently equipped to do this. Read more
Jolle Demmers and Lauren Gould from Utrecht University discuss the use of remote warfare by democratic states, the reasons why they have chosen to use this type of military engagement and the problems yielded by this practice. Read more
The UK needs to better conceptualise its understanding of national security. By acknowledging and accounting for all the drivers of conflict and insecurity the UK can ensure that all its engagements work towards a more peaceful and prosperous world. Read more
ORG’s Research Manager, Abigail Watson, was interviewed as part of the History Channel’s Secret Wars Uncovered series. Read more
ORG promotes international policy-making that is inclusive, accountable, sustainable and effective. We work to transform thinking about security, helping to break out of the cycle of conflict and violence.
COVID-19 is the greatest challenge to global human security in the past 50 years. Before the outbreak the UK Government claimed to be world-leading in pandemic preparedness but is likely to end up being the worst affected state in Western Europe. This analysis seeks to explain why this is so.
On 9 June ORG hosted a webinar where an expert panel discussed the Sustainable Security Index's key themes and findings.
The Sustainable Security Index ranks 155 countries on sustainable security. The Index report explores the key themes and findings of the Index.
Marwa Baabbad is joined by the Middle East Institute's Nadwa Al-Dawsari and Fatima Abo Alasrar to debunk five popular myths about the conflict in Yemen.
Ahead of the upcoming Integrated Review, this briefing addresses how the Review can take into account the key challenges remote warfare could present in the future.
Abigail Watson is joined by Mary Harper, the BBC's Africa Editor, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Somalia and how the pandemic may affect the prospects for peace in the country.
Abigail Watson recently presented at an online BISA event where she discussed militerisation in the Sahel region of Africa. . Read more
ORG and the Palestine Strategy Group (PSG) will host a virtual report launch to introduce the ‘Palestine 2030’ strategic report on 30 June 2020. Read more