Posts From Riccardo Dugulin
Belarus on the cusp of a (tech) revolution?
New legislation puts Belarus at the forefront of the cryptocurrency boom – and shows the government’s commitment to attracting long term IT investment.
Turkey’s terrorist threat a year after the Reina shooting
A year after the deadly New Year’s Eve attack in Istanbul, Turkey continues to face a heightened threat from radical Islamist militants. However, security forces have become increasingly proficient in countering cells operating within the country.
Security risks at the FIFA 2018 World Cup
Russia will host the FIFA 2018 World Cup between 13 June and 16 July, and given the recent foiled plot in St Petersburg, security risks will be a top priority. Sporting events will take place in 11 cities and thousands of foreign visitors are expected to travel to Russia.
The Islamic State threat to Europe’s Christmas season
The Islamic State’s threats to the Christmas season highlight the organisation’s intent to hit major public events and remain active in Europe.
How a shrinking Islamic State creates new risks in Europe
As the Islamic State loses territory, Europe will almost certainly continue to face an elevated risk of crude attacks conducted by radical Islamists
After Mosul: the terrorist threat in Europe
After its military set backs, the Islamic State will continue to constitute a major terrorist threat in Western Europe in the foreseeable future.
Why do terrorist attacks succeed?
Understanding why terrorist attacks succeed is essential in setting up long-term policies aimed at eradicating the Sunni extremist threat.
President Macron will face an uphill start
Macron’s mandate will in part depend on the outcome of the June parliamentary elections. His liberal reforms are also likely to face a strong opposition.
France’s legislative election: The vote that can change everything
Sunday night’s vote isn’t the only one to watch. The June 2017 legislative elections have the potential to lead to a major political shift in France.
Belarus will not be the “next Ukraine”
The weak status of Belarus’ opposition and the economic interest found in maintaining Russian interests indicate the country will remain stable.
