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/ (With subtitles)
Lenses of Disinfolklore Romantic German nationalist Herder’s 1770s calls to unify the ten German tribes using a common culture grounded upon the collection of Germanic folklore led, a century later, to the first unified German state. Russia’s propagation of Disinfolklore (stories that affect our emotions in negatively manipulative ways), similarly, aims to unify and mobilize a global community of paleo-conservatives working to destroy the legal and social order established after World War Two. Counter Disinfolklore is our main means of identifying and controlling Russian, MAGA and other forms of mind-altering Disinfolklore (War Magic). At stake is the democratic basis of our civilization. Under the moniker Decoding Trolls, Stephen Douglas regularly …
Sara “Beau” Hjalmarsson: In her lecture entitled “Long-term stress and security risks”, Sara addresses the question of what effects crisis situations have on people.
Who Watches the Watchers: Examining Civil Oversight in the Private/Public Surveillance Complex Interview panel with Anja Hirschel and L0la L33tz It is no news that law enforcement agencies deploy novel surveillance technologies to combat crime. But: how can we guarantee that our rights are protected when software grows faster than societal expertise? This talk will examine the opportunities for civil oversight when private contractors service governmental needs, the current state of data protections, and possible impacts. The lecture by Anja Hirschel
In an age of rapid technological advancement, we find ourselves increasingly placing our trust in artificial intelligence and surveillance systems to safeguard us, manage our infrastructure, and even make critical decisions on our behalf. However, the recent events at the Gaza-Israel border serve as a stark reminder that the overreliance on these sophisticated technological systems can have grave consequences. On October 7th, despite a billion dollars spent on a formidable technological barrier replete with surveillance cameras, sensors, automatic weaponry driven by AI, and much more, Hamas successfully attacked Israel. This unfortunate incident underscores the critical need for a reevaluation of our reliance on …
Benjamin Tallis will draw on the work of DGAP’s Action Group Zeitenwende to outline the need for Germany to transition from the Zeitenwende to a genuine grand strategy and a strategic approach. He will also explain what his concept Neo-Idealism, a new approach to grand strategy, offers in this regard. He will present an assessment of the Zeitenwende, an introduction to grand strategy, and update on Neo-Idealism and Neo-Idealists’ track record over the last year.
Mikuláš Peksa Russian attack against Ukraine brought European Union, one of the biggest economic powerhouses of our world, to a war. Struggle for our borders and integrity has begun. How is our “war economy” performing? And do we even have a war economy?
Alex Kohler examines the evolving landscape of drone warfare and analyzes the anticipated advancements that will shape its future. The technological, strategic, and ethical dimensions are presented and illuminated.
Prof. Dr. Florian Gallwitz will discuss a major question in AI: Are large language models like ChatGPT simply tools that replicate patterns, or can they learn and understand the world like humans do? He will examine various perspectives and the latest research on this topic. The talk will also explore how these developments in language model technology might impact security issues and the spread of false information. Unfortunately, the first 10 minutes were not recorded due to a misunderstanding. We regret this error.
Alexis Roussel Following the adoption of the Right to Digital integrity in the Geneva Constitution in 2023, several other Swiss cantons are in the process of introducing it. At its core, the Right to Digital integrity enables a change of the burden of proof regarding the harm done on personal data in favor of the individual. But the adoption of the Right to Digital integrity also raises questions regarding its enforcement. The presentation will demonstrate how a Right to Anonymity is a natural extension of the Right to digital integrity and necessary for its enforcement.
