ISDP Voices

Germany has experienced several violent incidents in recent years. Though the attacks occurred in different regions of the country and the assailants used different methods and had different motivations, they have dominated political discourse, with security and immigration policies becoming central issues ahead of the upcoming elections. The right-wing populist party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), […]

On January 16, 2025, just days before leaving office, President Joe Biden issued an executive order on strengthening and promoting innovation in America’s cybersecurity. Acknowledging the aggravating Chinese cyber menace, the order categorically states: Adversarial countries and criminals continue to conduct cyber campaigns targeting the United States and Americans, with the People’s Republic of China […]

“Remember, terrain doesn’t wage war. Machines don’t wage war. People do and they use their mind!” ~ Col. John Boyd In his iconic speech ‘A Fear for the Future’, former British Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin warned ‘The Bomber will always get through’ – highlighting the offensive potential of airpower and the prominence of air superiority […]