Fighting trafficking in human beings
Trafficking in human beings remains a serious threat in the EU despite progress achieved in the past years. Victims are
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Features
Considering Aerostat Operations
Recent years have seen a significant growth of interest in the use of aerostats as solutions to long-loitering observation and
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US DHS S&T Evaluating Border Security Technologies in the Plains (and Skies) of North Dakota
Image: Twelve participating vendors from the aerospace and defense industries set up specialized aerial surveillance systems for field testing at
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Africa Border Security and Sustainable Development Goal
In 2015 the United Nation outlined 17 life changing goals aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity
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An Unholy Alliance: Links Between Extremism and Illicit Trade in East Africa
East Africa, which has experienced relative stability on the African continent and is considered a key security partner in the
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Building Better Borders in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is one of the globe’s most diverse regions, home to varied natural landscapes, remarkable biodiversity, and dozens of
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Covid-19 and 2021 Global Border Security Challenges
by Igwe Martin, Director Media & Advocacy, WAANSA Nigeria Covid-19 the disease caused by the novel Corona virus was first
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On the borders of the Maghreb: Focus on Algeria
by Zahir Hadibi IntroductionThis paper aims to review the detailed elements of the context situation at the Maghreb borders with
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Human security challenges at the tri-border Liptako-Gurma area in the Sahel
By Badreddine El Harti, currently a Rule of Law and Security Institutions Advisor with the United Nations and a Special
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Nigeria’s border closures haven’t served their purpose
The continued cross-border smuggling raises questions about the strategy’s effectiveness and the real reasons behind it In August 2019, Nigeria
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FREEPORTS: The challenge of cyber security
Freeports will be enclaves – at least from a tax perspective – that are digitally interconnected with the ‘outside world’
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Wildlife crime: closing ranks on serious crime in the illegal animal trade
A decade tackling wildlife trafficking through global police cooperation.Courtesy of INTERPOL Wildlife crime has far-reaching and devastating consequences for society,
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Beyond Borders – A Journey along six world borders
By Ekansh Tambe, border explorer About four years ago, the political landscape of the United States on the issues of
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Cross Border Crimes in Africa and the Urgency of Strong Institutions
Martin Igwe is Director Media and Advocacy Center. West Africa Action Network on Small Arms in Nigeria In recent times
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Strengthening Trust and Cooperation at the Eastern Border of the EU.
Current and Future trends in EU Border Management By Rimutis Klevečka, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Ambassador at Large
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Maritime Domain Awareness – An Essential Component of a Comprehensive Border Security Strategy
For centuries, boundary lines have been used to identify a particular geographic area, city, state, province, or country. These borders
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MS-13’s highest-ranking leaders charged with terrorism offenses in US
On January 14th an indictment was unsealed in Central Islip, New York charging 14 of the world’s highest-ranking MS-13 leaders
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Smarter Border Security Enabled by Persistent Airborne Surveillance Aerostats
Investigating how aerostate deliver elevated awareness in global geo-conflict zonesBy Matthew J. McNiel, Global Vice President, TCOM, L.P. Increasing geopolitical
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