A balance between adaptation and resistance In a new memo, researchers at FOI review the potential consequences of the Greenland crisis for transatlantic, European, and global security. The US is expected to continue to take a tough line towards allies and to reduce its engagement in Europe. NATO allies must decide where to strike the balance between adaptation and resistance in relation to the US.
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Espionage in Europe is becoming more complex Espionage is ever present in society and often unfolds in our immediate surroundings. It involves not only classified information, such as military capabilities and defence planning, but also other forms of sensitive information, for example details about organisations, personnel, technical systems, and suppliers. A new research report from the Swedish Defence Research Agency, FOI, shows that intelligence activity is occurring here and now, and that espionage has becomeis an integral part of Europe’s security landscape.
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The Philippines is an increasingly important actor The Philippines is gaining in geopolitical significance as rivalry between China and the US intensifies in the South China Sea. Sweden’s government has also begun to take a greater interest in the Southeast Asian island nation.
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Europe’s defence industry at a crossroads Europe’s defence industry is highly advanced, but it consists largely of relatively small companies shaped by national preferences. Whether rising global defence spending will result in greater integration between these companies remains to be seen.
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The future of autonomous drone swarms: A growing threat to civilians Autonomous drone swarms could become a major challenge for civil protection in the years ahead. The technology may enable more precise strikes against civilian targets, according to a new report from the Swedish Defence Research Agency—FOI.
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Developing an analytical framework and methods for studying China’s military power China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is modernising and becoming more capable. To deepen understanding of that shift, researchers at the Swedish Defence Research Agency, FOI, have developed a framework for analysing Chinese military power.
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Important aspects of China’s innovation capacity are being overlooked From being virtually incapable of innovation to the most innovative nation in the world: in simple terms, this is how the West’s perception of Chinese research and inventiveness has shifted in recent years. Analysts at FOI have examined why this view fails to reflect how innovation actually works in practice.
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NATO is moving towards a new generation of forward defence From tripwire forces aimed at ensuring reinforcement to brigade-sized ground forces focused on deterrence by denial: NATO has raised its ambitions for forward presence along the Alliance’s eastern flank since 2022. Researchers at FOI have examined how this shift is being implemented in practice.
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Ukraine’s Strategic Communication in Transition Strategic communication cannot replace military force, but it has become a vital element of Ukraine’s defence against Russia. What lessons can other countries draw from Ukraine’s experience? This is the question researchers at FOI set out to explore.
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Strained Russian Economy May Lead to Increased Repression The war in Ukraine is taking a toll on the Russian economy. Military investments no longer generate growth but instead fuel inflation, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for the government to balance the budget. However, the challenges are not yet unmanageable, according to Emil Wannheden, analyst at FOI.
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