Publications

Access the Orbis Fall 2020 issue here Abstract At the intersection of emerging technologies and international affairs, one of the most provocative areas is the applications of advanced genetic engineering. The COVID-19 global pandemic and uncertainty about the origin of...

Access the Orbis Fall 2020 issue here Abstract The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is allowing an increasing number of citizens to use cell phones and other technology that previously were banned from the country. While this easing...

Access the Orbis Fall 2020 issue here Abstract This article examines the Indian response to the ongoing debate on 5G technology. It explores the divergence between the government and the industry stakeholders on the issue in India – particularly...

Access the Orbis Fall 2020 issue here Abstract Over the past decade, people everywhere have become as dependent on the virtual world for their daily activities as they are dependent on the physical world for human activities. Global fiber...

Access the Orbis Fall 2020 issue here Abstract Recently, there has been a great deal of discussion on how artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to impact national security in the near and long term. These discussions take place with...

As militaries around the world seek to gain a strategic edge over their adversaries by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) innovations into their arsenals, how can members of the international community effectively reduce the unforeseen risks of this technological competition?...

This article explores the national security implications of advances in satellite rendezvous and proximity operations and on-orbit servicing technology. It illustrates how the dual-use nature of these technologies, their proliferation as a result of military requirements and changing commercial...

Access the Orbis Fall 2020 issue here We are pleased to introduce this special issue of Orbis, which explores the national security implications of various emerging and disruptive technologies. For the last several years, interest in this topic has surged,...

This report is a part of FPRI’s edited volume Russia’s War in Syria: Assessing Russian Military Capabilities and Lessons Learned. Introduction The Russian Federation’s intervention in Syria has been a qualified success from the Kremlin’s perspective, and certainly from...

In July 2013, the Sunday Telegraph issued a report on the escalating refugee crisis in Malta. In the previous decade, Malta had seen thousands of Africans make their way to the tiny island nation, which lies just over a...