Author: Gregory Halloran

A US agreement offering potential uranium enrichment access to Saudi Arabia risks destabilising the Middle East. The recent signing of a nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia has sparked considerable debate, not for what it explicitly states, but for what it might allow. Reports suggest the Trump administration made concessions regarding […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The evolving dynamics of amphibious warfare suggest a move towards unmanned systems, potentially reshaping conflict in littoral zones. Overview Recent military developments, particularly the Ukrainian demonstration of a fully unmanned amphibious assault in July 2026, signal a potentially revolutionary shift in amphibious warfare. For decades, the extreme risks associated with opposed amphibious landings […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Maintaining treaty obligations in the Nordics strengthens stability despite evolving security concerns. This analysis examines the debate surrounding the future of demilitarized zones in the Nordic region – specifically the Svalbard archipelago and the Åland Islands – in the context of increased geopolitical tensions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the NATO accession […]

Maintaining the Status Quo in Svalbard and Åland Upholds Stability in a Changing Security Landscape. This analysis examines the ongoing debate surrounding the 1920 Svalbard Treaty and the 1921 Åland Islands Convention, both of which impose restrictions on military activity in strategically important Nordic territories. Recent shifts in the European security environment – particularly Russia’s […]

Renewed Hostilities and Diminishing Prospects for Diplomacy Dominate Regional Security Concerns. Overview This analysis examines the rapid deterioration of the April US-Iran ceasefire and the subsequent breakdown of the June 17th Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). As of July 24, 2026, the situation has escalated to near-constant hostilities, including US strikes on Iranian soil, Iranian attacks […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Effective cyber defence hinges on establishing clear accountability and ownership, not solely force creation. This analysis examines the ongoing debate within the United States Department of Defense regarding the creation of a dedicated Cyber Force. While the impetus for such a force – addressing persistent readiness shortfalls and complexities in manning, training, and […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Prioritising cyber governance structures over force creation is crucial for effective US cyber security. The debate surrounding the creation of a dedicated US Cyber Force remains intense, with proponents arguing it’s an inevitable step to address shortcomings in force generation and readiness. However, a recent argument gaining traction – as highlighted by recent […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The development and proliferation of mobile refrigeration – born of wartime necessity – has profoundly impacted global trade, food security, and even conflict dynamics. Overview This analysis examines the historical development and ongoing significance of mobile refrigeration technology, originating with Frederick McKinley Jones’s 1938 invention and its crucial refinement during World War II. […]

Diplomatic Analysis: A seemingly mundane innovation, born of military necessity, underpins a critical element of modern global trade and security. Overview This analysis examines the surprisingly pivotal role of mobile refrigeration technology – specifically the Thermo King Model C – in reshaping global logistics. Developed initially to address US military supply chain issues during World […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Beijing seeks to circumvent traditional military limitations by targeting the will to fight, signalling a shift in strategic thinking. Overview A recently published concept paper within China’s military research establishment details a strategy for capturing Taipei that prioritizes “all-domain megacity incapacitation warfare.” This approach, outlined in the internal journal Military Art, goes beyond […]