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Anti-satellite weapons could fill Earth’s orbit with space junk and make it unusable for military and civilian purposes
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The rise of the US military state since 9/11 has cost billions of dollars and resulted in the loss of nearly 1 million lives in wars abroad.
Catholics in Lagos protest against the incessant killings in Benue state.
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At the centre of the persisting violence in the north-central region of Nigeria is bad governance.
A child who fled from Central African Republic attending a class at a refugee camp in Chad.
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Attacks on schools and children evoke a strong emotional response, which is a definitive goal of terrorist groups.
From moon landing to space arms race.
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Trunp’s new policy could lead to the militarisation of outer space and the beginning of a new space arms race.
US leaders have lashed out at China, but would likely be unwilling to start a war in the South China Sea.
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China has taken an incremental approach to cementing its control over the disputed waters, making the US and its allies powerless to stop it.
An elephant in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. The country wants the death penalty for poachers.
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The death penalty and military intervention to combat poaching, isn’t the answer to saving endangered species.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop visiting the Telstra cyber-security operations centre in Sydney last year.
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Framing cyberspace as a national security concern can quickly erode fundamental human rights.
What do you mean you can’t stick your hands up? DVA security operative at Poland’s private European Security Academy.
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Politicians are promising to advance their countries’ international positions through nationalist militarisation and celebration of virile men.
Illicit firearms and small weapons recovered during security operations being destroyed in Nairobi.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s comments about weapons as part of development for Africa could have the opposite effect if conditions aren’t strict and democratic processes aren’t followed.
Tributes and messages to the victims of the Manchester Arena suicide attack on May 22, 2017.
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Terrorism is a chameleon by its very nature. Counter-terrorism measures must adapt and ensure a balance of security and liberty.
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The domestic deployment of the military is almost always a sign of growing state repression.