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14 November 2026

Sri Lanka: When Security Laws Test the Limits of Democracy

Two proposed laws on organised crime and terrorism have sparked debate over detention powers, press freedom and the balance between security and civil rights.

Author: Redacția ISIAS — Geopolitică & OSINT
14 November 2026

India’s Skills Gap: The Race to Build a Semiconductor Workforce

India is investing in semiconductor talent, turning education into a critical component of global technology competition.

Author: Redacția ISIAS — Geopolitică & OSINT
14 November 2026

When Digital Infrastructure Stops: Strategic Lessons from a Global Outage

The Microsoft global outage shows how a seemingly limited technical change can affect services, institutions and organizations across multiple regions.

Author: Redacția ISIAS — Geopolitică & OSINT
14 November 2026

India, the UN and Palestine: A Vote with Diplomatic Implications

India’s support for the UN resolution on Palestinian sovereignty reflects the balance between diplomatic principles, regional interests and pragmatic foreign policy.

Author: Redacția ISIAS — Geopolitică & OSINT
14 November 2026

Türkiye and Qatar Strengthen Their Security Partnership

The mutual defense agreement between Türkiye and Qatar marks a new stage in the Middle East security architecture.

Author: Redacția ISIAS — Geopolitică & OSINT
14 November 2026

Sudan–Ethiopia: The Drone Incident and the Risk of Regional Spillover

A drone reportedly shot down near the Sudan–Ethiopia border may indicate that security risks are spreading beyond the immediate conflict zone.

Author: Colectiv redactional format din Prof. Dr. Colonel Tiberiu Tanase, Bogdan Ilie și Dan Alexandru Năstase
14 November 2026

Drones Over Military Bases: Europe’s Invisible Security Front

A reported incident over a US military base in Britain highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to ambiguous aerial threats.

Author: Colectiv redactional format din Prof. Dr. Colonel Tiberiu Tanase, Bogdan Ilie și Dan Alexandru Năstase
14 November 2026

US–Iran: Between Deterrence Signalling and Controlled Escalation

US and Iranian statements simultaneously communicate warnings, justifications and signals aimed at limiting the conflict.

Author: Colectiv redactional format din Prof. Dr. Colonel Tiberiu Tanase, Bogdan Ilie și Dan Alexandru Năstase
14 November 2026

Bahrain: The Radar Strike and a New Threshold in US–Iran Escalation

Reports of an attack against a US radar system in Bahrain may indicate a new stage in the indirect confrontation between the United States and Iran.

Author: Colectiv redactional format din Prof. Dr. Colonel Tiberiu Tanase, Bogdan Ilie și Dan Alexandru Năstase
30 October 2026

Weekly OSINT Bulletin

The week of 23–29 October shifted the center of gravity of regional risk toward civilian shipping, logistics infrastructure, and the ability of NATO littoral states to detect, warn, and respond.

Author: Colectiv redactional format din Prof. Dr. Colonel Tiberiu Tanase, Ec. Dr. Radu Alexandru Budu și Dan Alexandru Năstase