BALKAN STUDIES

Choutea Eleana
(Security Analyst, & RIEAS Research Associate)

Copyright: Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr)Publication date: 16 September 2018

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS).

More often than ever to Greek standards the term "cyber-attack" is used, based on the latest developments and attacks by Turkish hackers. Joseph Nye is topical- especially in the last two years at the global level - with its formalities on hybrid war, which he described it as "that form of war that requires the development of new weapons, the use of innovative technologies and the use of non-weapons"...Read more

Carlos López-Veraza Pérez
(Public Prosecutor, Huelva, Spain)

Note: An early version of this text has been presented at the OSCE Conference (18 Alliance against Trafficking in Persons, Vienna 2018)

Copyright: Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 22 July 2018

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS).

Identifying and prosecuting Trafficking in Human Beings (hereinafter, THB) is often very difficult because of the fear of the victims to testify in a criminal proceeding. Therefore, it is fundamental that there is cooperation among states, at all levels and with a holistic plan of action. ..Read more

Interview with Dr. Matthew Crosston
(Faculty Member, Doctoral Programs, School of Security and Global Studies, American Military University)

Copyright: https://inhomelandsecurity.com/look-lone-wolf-terrorism-2020s/
Posted at RIEAS web site (www.rieas.gr) on 1July 2018.

Note: Dr. Matthew Crosston is also RIEAS Senior Advisor

In 10 years’ time, the “9/11 syndrome” will be over, according to Dr. Matthew Crosston. In this exclusive vlog, American Military University’s Dr. Crosston discusses terrorism in its current state and what the future of counterterrorism efforts will look like in the next decade. Read more

Choutea Eleana (ΜA)
(RIEAS Research Assistant)

Copyright: Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) -Publication date: 20 May 2018

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS).
First published on Geopolitcs & Daily News - (Greek language)

It is fair enough to describe the 21st century as “Century of Technology and Information”. The relationship between political technology and military technology becomes closer as the first produces dual use technology used by the latter. Technological development of a state undoubtedly affects economic and military power in times of war and peace, transforming the world and influencing relations among states.... Read more

HEARING BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON EUROPE, EURASIA, AND EMERGING THREATS OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ONE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS FIRST SESSION MAY 17, 2017
Serial No. 115–47 Printed for the use of the Committee on Foreign Affairs

Copyright: Available via the World Wide Web: http://www.foreignaffairs.house.gov/ or http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/ Publication at RIEAS web site: (www.rieas.gr) on 12 March 2018

The subcommittee met, pursuant to notice, at 2:00 p.m., in room 2200 Rayburn House Office Building, Hon. Dana Rohrabacher (chairman of the subcommittee) presiding. Read more

Published by the Authority of the House of Lords
HOUSE OF LORDS Select Committee on International Relations
1st Report of Session 2017–19 HL Paper 53

Copyright: www.parliament.uk
Publication date at RIEAS web site (www.rieas.gr) on 14 January 2018

Summary

In the 20th century, the Western Balkans endured a number of serious conflicts—each following periods of complacency, meddling or inattention from the international community, each expanding beyond the borders of the region, and each involving the UK. It is a region which, in many respects, remains in the shadow of the wars of the 1990s. Whereas many of its neighbours have progressed, political instability, inter-ethnic tensions and the competing influence of third countries have slowed progress towards regional reconciliation and greater consonance with the rest of Europe. The region suffers from authoritarian leadership, weak democratic institutions and serious challenges from organised crime and corruption. This situation is exacerbated by uncertainty about EU accession, a brain drain of young and educated people, and a rise in extremism and anti-democratic nationalism....Read more