On October 7th, a horrific event shook the world as Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, launched a ruthless assault on Israeli civilians. The attack claimed the lives of more 1,300 souls, with some 200 being abducted. This single day witnessed a devastating loss of life not seen by the Jewish people since the Holocaust. In … Continued

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has seen unprecedented set of sanctions adopted by the West in an effort to frustrate Russia’s ability to wage this devastating war. Not since the Cold War have we seen the West act with such unity and resolve. In recent days, Ursula Von der Leyen has called for EU expansion, clearly … Continued

As the eight-year anniversary of the Iran Nuclear Deal draws near on 18 October 2023, concern over the provisions which are to “sunset” or expire on that date have caused parties to the Deal - formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - to evaluate its many failures and remaining potential for success at … Continued

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to an unprecedented crisis in Ukraine and across the globe. Thousands have died, over 8 million people have fled Ukraine, and the current cost of Ukraine’s post war reconstruction stands at $411bn according to the latest World Bank Report. In the attempt to stop Russia’s aggression, the West adopted unprecedented sanctions … Continued

After decades of effort, rapid new advances in AI have, almost overnight, revealed new possibilities to reshape countless industries. What does this mean for defence? And as the global race heats up to make the most of this rapidly advancing technology, how can Britain stay at the forefront? The Henry Jackson Society brings together leading thinkers in … Continued

28 years have passed since Bosnian Serb troops committed genocide in Srebrenica,  with 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys slaughtered while the world watched. Since then, General Ratko Mladic (in charge of Bosnian Serb forces at the time) and the then-President of Republika Srpska, Radovan Karadzic, have both been found guilty of genocide (among other crimes) … Continued

At the end of May, London Mayor Sadiq Khan established the London Policing Board (LPB), an entity he will lead to scrutinize and offer recommendations for improvements to the Metropolitan Police in the wake of the damning review that was produced by Baroness Louise Casey and published in March 2023. The explosive details in the Casey … Continued

The latest round of escalations between Serbia and Kosovo does not seem to be calming down. Despite calls for de-escalation, unprecedented levels of criticism towards the Kosovo government, and measures adopted by the EU, the situation on the ground is not improving. How did we get here, and what are the real causes of these escalation? … Continued

On 28th of May, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the second round of the Turkish presidential elections, thereby securing another 5 years in office. While Mr Erdogan claims that “the entire nation of 85 million won”, many are suggesting that Turkey remains divided. Having ruthlessly controlled the media during the election campaign, there are particular fears that … Continued

Just as Sudan was on the cusp of democratisation and normalisation of relations with regional democratic partners earlier this year, their progress has tragically been put on hold since 15 April 2023 when the country exploded into violence, causing a refugee crisis, fear and instability. As power struggles between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the … Continued

The UK has long been known as one of the global centres for education and academic research, and it continues to attract some of the best academics from across the world. As it stands, “more than half of UK research is a product of international partnerships” and “a fifth of the world’s scientific papers are produced … Continued

25 years have passed since the outbreak of war in Kosovo. 24 years have passed since NATO launched its military operation in Yugoslavia in the attempt to end the war in Kosovo. 15 years have passed since Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in February 2008. And despite everyone’s efforts, the situation remains as complicated as … Continued

As the Middle East continues to grapple with volatility and the threat of extremist ideologies as we enter a new year, it is important to identify the key issues relating to the moving landscape of counter-terrorism policy and strategy in the region. In conversation with renowned expert Professor Boaz Ganor, the executive director of the … Continued

Join LGBT Muslim Khakan Qureshi, Sohail Ahmed and Elizabeth Arif-Fear to gain an insight into their experience as LGBT identifying Muslims living in the UK and how they can be better defended. Khakan, Sohail and Elizabeth have three very different stories regarding how they were received by their families and how they have been received … Continued

At a critical juncture marked by both turmoil and opportunity in the Middle East, what does the future hold for Israel? In the aftermath of Israel’s recent national elections, Israel’s fifth round in less than four years, it is critical to assess Israel’s domestic political landscape, in addition to the future direction of policies in … Continued