AI & Cybersecurity
Triannual reports on the governance of emerging technologies, cyber threat intelligence, AI ethics in defence contexts, and digital sovereignty.
Published three times a year · Peer-reviewed
New report claims AI is being used in the Home Office without public knowledge.
A new report details how AI has become embedded in the Home Office’s operations, as critics accuse officials of dodging accountability.
When Code Meets Geopolitics: ‘php2shell’ and the Vulnerability of European Digital Infrastructure
The discovery of the critical “php2shell” vulnerability in PHP forced the UK government to offline 32 public services as a precautionary measure. As AI research tools compress response windows from weeks to hours, this briefing analyzes why open source code security and software supply chain resi…
France’s Digital Sovereignty Paradox: Can Europe Break Free from American Tech?
France champions digital sovereignty, yet a cloud outage and a software flaw show Europe’s dependence on foreign technology. Does sovereignty mean building technology, or controlling it?
Beyond Hormuz: France’s Search for Energy Independence
From Gulf diesel to AI investment, Macron’s tour shows how energy, technology and security now intersect in French foreign policy, and how fragile France’s energy security remains.
Cyberattack on French supermarkets exposes cross-border cybersecurity risks in Europe
Overnight on 11 to 12 October 2026, hackers took remote control of Danish-made refrigeration controllers in French supermarkets, destroying food stocks and causing fires. The attack raises pressing questions about liability, EU cybersecurity law and the protection of critical infrastructure.
AI-Drafted Arbitral Awards and the Risk of Non-Enforcement
This paper examines when AI assistance in arbitral decision-making may cross the line into delegation and create enforcement risks under Article V(1)(d) of the New York Convention.
Countering Hybrid Threats in the Grey Zone
As hybrid threats increasingly challenge Europe’s security and democratic resilience, David Song-Pehamberger of Hybrid CoE explores the evolving threat landscape, the EU’s response, and how Europe can strengthen its resilience in an era of complex risks.
Beyond Compliance: Building 360-Degree Cyber Resilience for Society
Cyber threats are evolving and making resilience more important than ever. This article explores how EU regulations and directives strengthen preparedness, response and accountability through a 360-degree approach to cyber resilience.
Europe’s Skynet: Inside the EU Parliament’s Divisive Chat Control Vote
The European Union is struggling to answer one of the information-era dilemmas: for the sake of security, what’s the line of negotiation for privacy exceptionality? The “Chat Control” package may set a precedent in blurring the line of EU citizens’ right of private communications.
Strengthening Europe’s Collective Transition to PQC
Without clear institutional accountability, uneven PQC implementation could cause the EU to miss its 2026, 2030, and 2035 milestones. A coherent accountability framework is therefore essential to strengthening Europe’s quantum resilience and safeguarding its digital sovereignty.
Cyberattacks on EU Critical Infrastructure
Which EU critical infrastructure sectors face the greatest cyber risk, and which threat modalities are most active? The EU threat environment is bifurcated: high-volume DDoS/hacktivism pressures availability, while lower-volume intrusions cause high-consequence outcomes like ransomware and data t…
More Than Disinformation: Economic Coercion and Russia’s Hybrid Influence in Armenia
Examining the June 2026 Armenian parliamentary elections, this brief investigates how Russia combined economic coercion, trade restrictions, and digital information operations to shape the country’s political landscape. It highlights how economic pressure validates foreign disinformation narrativ…
Age Verification on Social Media: Implications for Privacy and Data Security
As social media becomes central to children’s lives, policymakers are increasingly relying on age verification and blanket bans to mitigate online risks. This article explores the political rationale behind these measures, highlighting their limitations—such as easy circumvention and social exclu…
The paradox of obedience
AI that reinforces rather than challenges military assumptions could weaken decision-making. The article argues Europe needs AI systems that embed structured dissent, not compliance.
The Atomic Bomb We Haven’t Faced (Yet)
Does Anthropic’s Mythos change cybersecurity or is it overhyped? While AI lowers the barrier for cyberattacks, Europe’s biggest challenge remains enforcing NIS2, with human error still the weakest link.
From Medicine to Military Tech
From Medicine to Military Tech A Founder’s Journey Himmel: Dr. Andres, you are a doctor, and now you sell optics and advocate for the idea that “defence is a human right.” How did that come about? Dr. Andres: Well, I didn’t start directly in the defence sector. During my studies, I had a PDA, som…
The Digital Geoeconomics of Great Power Competition.
How do central banks and digital currencies, particularly the Digital Euro, shape geoeconomic competition and European integration? CBDCs have become tools of geoeconomic power, intensifying US–China rivalry and enabling states to reduce dependency and gain control over financial infrastructures.…
Surveillance State Rhymes with Digital Fate
The global export of Chinese surveillance technologies through the lens of surveillance capitalism: China’s party-state model has instrumentalised commercial data-extraction logics to construct a scalable surveillance apparatus, exported through initiatives such as the Digital Silk Road.
The Contradiction of EU Tech Governance
Main question: What’s the current status of whistleblower protection in the European tech sector? Argument: There is a presence of uneven implementation across EU Member States, which must be addressed. Conclusion: whistleblower protection in the tech sector is critical for democratic legitimacy …
Threats of Artificial Intelligence
How is the UK addressing AI’s challenges for counterterrorism? This article argues that current strategy does not fully address AI-driven risks such as radicalisation and corruption, concluding that adaptability and international cooperation are essential for future security.