Sweden's gang conflict is often explained through drugs, poverty, or organized crime. This article argues instead that violence is a means of establishing reputation and enforcement capacity in a competitive and fragmented environment.

The purpose of this paper is to analyze recent developments in the Sino-Russian bilateral relations in the areas of economic, diplomatic, cultural, and security status, as well as a forecast of this relationship in the next three years. Beijing and Moscow publicly frame their relationship as a partnership of equals resisting Western dominance; however, this relationship has increasingly become asymmetric.

Russia is Estonia’s greatest security threat to Estonia, as driven by its geographical proximity, societal integration challenges with Estonia’s Russian minority, and rising cyber threats.

As Europe looks to take more responsibility for its defense and security, talk of “strategic autonomy” has resurfaced and given rise to a great deal of controversy. How realistic is this foreign policy ambition? This article addresses its surrounding misconceptions, necessity, and feasibility in light of challenges and existing capabilities.

This interview is a conversation with Dr. Chantal de Jonge Oudraat, the President of Women in International Security, and Nadia Crevecouer, former Senior Program Assistant. In the interview the two discuss the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the Women Peace and Security Agenda, as well as UNSCR 2250, the Youth Peace and Security Agenda. Learn more about the intersection between the two agendas and the significance of women and youth involvement in peace and security affairs.