Author: Gregory Halloran

Diplomatic Analysis: Navigating the ethical complexities of military AI requires robust governance, not outright rejection. The recent publication of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, has injected fresh urgency into the debate surrounding the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in warfare. The encyclical’s stark critique of AI-enhanced conflict – arguing it lowers the […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical challenges the security community to reconcile technological advancement with moral responsibility. The recent publication of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, has ignited debate within the security and intelligence communities. While acknowledging the potential benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing military capabilities, the encyclical delivers a stark critique […]

Diplomatic Analysis: U.S. AI leadership hinges on meaningfully addressing community concerns around infrastructure development. The United States is in a race to build the physical infrastructure – data centres, transmission lines, and computing facilities – necessary for artificial intelligence dominance. However, a widening gap exists between national technological strategy and the local governance structures responsible […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The enduring tension between unity and division remains central to American identity and foreign policy. This analysis examines the significance of the United States’ 250th anniversary, as reflected in a recent publication from War on the Rocks featuring inaugural addresses by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. While ostensibly a celebration of national milestones, […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The enduring relevance of early American debates to contemporary governance and national identity. The United States is approaching its 250th anniversary in 2026. While celebratory in tone, this milestone offers a pertinent moment to reflect on the nation’s origins and the foundational debates that continue to shape its trajectory. Analysing the inaugural addresses […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The US model of innovation, born from military necessity, faces new tensions as AI development shifts control to the private sector. Overview This analysis examines the historical relationship between US government investment in foundational technologies – specifically the integrated circuit – and their subsequent commercial development. Drawing on the experience of the semiconductor […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The U.S. ‘dealmaking’ approach to European security undermines long-term stability and American interests. The future of U.S. military presence in Europe is ostensibly under review, as announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in June 2026. This has ignited fears of a transatlantic rift, with many interpreting the administration’s rhetoric and actions as a […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Restricted access to primary Chinese military sources is creating dangerous blind spots in Western analysis of PLA strategy and capabilities. The study of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is facing a growing crisis. Increasingly stringent controls imposed by Beijing on the publication and dissemination of military information, coupled with a decline in available […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Hizballah’s hybrid nature necessitates a multifaceted strategy involving Lebanese state-building, regional cooperation, and sustained international support. Overview The Lebanese political and military organisation Hizballah presents a complex challenge to regional stability. Operating simultaneously as a militia, political party, social services provider and smuggling operation, it has proven resilient to conventional counter-measures. Recent negotiations […]

” { Addressing the Hizballah Predicament: The Need for an Integrated Strategy Diplomatic Analysis: Local disarmament and regional pressure must coincide to neutralize Hizballah’s hybrid nature. Overview The precarious security architecture of the Levant is currently defined by the struggle to neutralise Hizballah, an entity that transcends the traditional definitions of a state actor or […]