The UN Cybercrime Convention Why the UN Cybercrime Convention is a surveillance treaty The international treaty initiated by Russia, a country that is no stranger to cybercrime, is a threat to fundamental rights. Unfortunately, the treaty was adopted by the General Assembly on Christmas Eve. In my presentation, I will discuss legal and technical aspects.
Global Security in an Age of Accelerated Change My presentation, called “Global Security in an Age of Accelerated Change,” covers three key global security topics. First, I will examine Iran’s nuclear threat, its progress toward the nuclear threshold, and the potential U.S. and Israeli response under Trump. Next, I will discuss Syria’s crisis, Assad’s fall, and its impact on the broader Middle East. Finally, I will analyze American foreign policy and its role in global democracy. Together, these issues illustrate an evolving security landscape
A vision for digital humanist society Alexis continues the theme of digital intimacy and creates a vision.
Attack vector critical infrastructure in hybrid war Attacks on critical infrastructure are an instrument of hybrid warfare. Even before the use of armed force, this instrument is extremely popular for fighting an enemy without having to resort to armed force. Attacks are very cheap, and the impact can be immense. Our modern society is extremely dependent on infrastructures, which is why resilience and awareness of the threat situation are absolutely essential. How are our modern societies positioned here? What do we need to improve?
From “Active Measures” to AI Infiltrators What classic influence instruments still matter, and what has changed since the Cold War? What can we learn from history? Who are the agents of influence, serving as mouthpieces for Russia and its autocratic allies? Why is it important not to overlook offline influence operations, and how do they impact the online world?
Navigating the Unpredictable: Black Swans in Geopolitical Security In an increasingly interconnected and volatile world, the strategic risks posed by black swan events—rare and unpredictable occurrences with severe consequences—demand our urgent attention. This talk will delve into the nature of black swans, drawing on historical data, scientific studies, and other reliable sources to illustrate their profound impact on geopolitical security. We will begin by defining black swan events and exploring historical instances where such events have dramatically altered geopolitical landscapes. Utilizing case studies from the past century and suggestions from the x-risk list, Pat Mächler will highlight the critical factors that contributed to these events and examine the …
How to deal with Disruption Benjamin Tallis will present his book and key ideas in it in a ‘keynote’ type speech and then sit down with Aaron for a discussion with the audience which he will moderate.
How to Deal With Disruption in Interesting Times Sara Hjalmarsson is talking about how to deal with disruption in interesting Times? The world is changing, disruptive changes are leading to immense upheaval and massive pressure on existing systems. Causes such as geopolitical, economic, social, media and technological factors of a disruptive nature are ushering in “interesting times”.
Nuclear power at war The Russian attack on Ukraine, along with many other disruptions in the field of military technology and European security in general, has also led to the new experience of civilian nuclear power plants being affected by acts of war in an interstate war. The nuclear facilities on both sides of the front appear in many roles: as infrastructure endangered by acts of war, as a nuclear threat in place of nuclear weapons, as an object of military occupation, as a pledge of negotiations, as an object of fear in hybrid communication warfare. The lecture will outline the problem area and make some suggestions on how to …
Smokeless War Theresa Fallon will discuss to topics: Does China have global maritime ambitions in the Baltic? Smokeless War: Is Europe getting “Boursicoted” by Beijing? (which is about China’s influence operations in Europe). https://nationalinterest.org/feature/smokeless-war-europe-getting-boursicoted-beijing-212553/ https://perconcordiam.com/smokeless-war-and-mirrors/
