Non-EU nationals arriving in many EU Member States this summer will continue to experience long delays due to the implementation of the new digital border system. Under the EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) travellers from outside the bloc must register biometric information when entering most European countries, which is checked...
The rise of conspiracy theories and misinformation in digital media has sparked intense debates among scholars, journalists, and policymakers about the challenges posed by these phenomena and potential responses.Although digital manifestations of conspiracy theories and misinformation do not automatically translate into increased acceptance and support, their consequences for a well-informed...
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend the Terrorism and Social Media Conference, TASM 2026, hosted by Swansea University, for a final NOTIONES dissemination event. The conference brought together researchers, practitioners, technology companies, law enforcement representatives and civil society actors to discuss how extremist and terrorist actors...
The article is devoted to the study of cloud technologies and artificial intelligence methods for supporting technological processes in a state’s critical infrastructure. It was found that the objective contradiction between the practical need for multi‑parameter monitoring, automation, and cyber protection of technological processes and the scientific and methodological insufficiency...
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 longer treated as unthinkable. This...
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 Swansea University’s Bay Campus. TASM has...
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 of this study. Traditional approaches...
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, undersea cables remain one of...
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 to strengthen the European defence...
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 moment when the Russian threat...