NOTIONES

28 May Europe’s Nuclear Question: Deterrence, Dependency, and the Limits of Strategic Autonomy

Posted at 10:14h in NOTIONES

The question of whether the European Union should pursue a nuclear deterrent has shifted, quietly but unmistakably, from mere academic speculation to strategic contingency planning. It is not reflected in official Council conclusions, but in ministerial corridors and think tank backchannels the issue is no...

12 May Final project conference – NOTIONES at TASM 2026

Posted at 11:55h in NOTIONES

NOTIONES (Interacting Network of Intelligence and Security Practitioners with Industry and Academia Actors) is proud to partner with the Cyber Threats Research Centre (CYTREC) at Swansea University to support the Terrorism and Social Media Conference (TASM 2026), taking place on 16 - 18 June at...

11 May DEVELOPMENT OF METHODS FOR DETECTION OF FAKE NEWS BASED ON GRAPH THEORY ANALYSIS

Posted at 13:23h in NOTIONES

This article focuses on developing automated methods for detecting fake news by analyzing graph structures and applying community detection algorithms in social networks. The rapid growth of digital news content makes it increasingly difficult to verify information reliability in real time, which drives the relevance...

08 May Protecting Critical Infrastructure: The Vulnerability of Undersea Cables and Digital Systems in Ireland

Posted at 15:39h in NOTIONES

In an era defined by digital connectivity, undersea communication cables represent the backbone of the global internet. These fibre optic lines carry more than ninety‑nine percent of international data traffic and are responsible for everything from financial transactions to emergency communications. Despite their critical importance,...

29 Apr Conditional Integration: Third-Country Participation in European Defence Procurement

Posted at 11:14h in NOTIONES

The structural shift in joint defence procurement in Europe is being driven by war on the continent, fiscal pressure, and capability shortages revealed by high‑intensity warfare. While EU frameworks such as PESCO, the European Defence Fund (EDF), and European Defence Agency (EDA) programs are designed...

21 Apr The United Kingdom’s Defence Dilemma: Between European Security and Political Ambiguity

Posted at 13:41h in NOTIONES

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the NOTIONES project.The United Kingdom currently finds itself in a complex and at times ambiguous position regarding a potential defence arrangement with the European Union. This comes at a...

17 Apr NOTIONES Conference in Lille, France marks five years of European security cooperation

Posted at 09:55h in NOTIONES

The NOTIONES Conference, held on 2 April 2026 at the Lille Grand Palais in France, marked a major milestone of a five‑year Horizon 2020 project dedicated to strengthening cooperation between security and intelligence practitioners, academia, and industry across Europe. The event brought together experts from...

15 Apr Conditional Integration: Third-Country Participation in European Defence Procurement

Posted at 13:37h in NOTIONES

13 Apr Robotics and drones in security: strategic insights from Europol’s Innovation Lab

Posted at 11:51h in NOTIONES

The rapid evolution of robotics and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is redefining the European security and intelligence landscape. Recent findings from Europol’s Innovation Lab underline how these technologies are reshaping both the threat environment and the operational capabilities of law enforcement agencies across the EU. According...

30 Mar Between Readiness and Reality: Europe’s Ability to Respond to Security Crises Autonomously

Posted at 13:30h in NOTIONES

The question of whether Europe can react quickly to a major crisis without heavy U.S. involvement has moved from a theoretical debate to a practical strategic concern. Russia’s war against Ukraine, growing instability on Europe’s southern flank, and the recent attack on the British base...

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