Brexit
How the UK Government Resignations Signal the Demise of a ‘Hard’ Brexit
Shannon Togawa Mercer Thu, Jul 12, 2018, 9:30 AM
Behind the recent British government resignations, a deep anxiety about the U.K.’s exit from the EU.
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International Law
The Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly Takes on the Legal Challenges of Hybrid Warfare
Aurel Sari Wed, May 23, 2018, 7:00 AM
The European international human-rights organization has adopted a new resolution exploring legal challenges presented by hybrid warfare.
Western Europe
'One Nation Under CCTV': The U.K. Tackles Facial Recognition Technology
Shannon Togawa Mercer, Ashley Deeks Mon, May 7, 2018, 8:00 AM
The United Kingdom may be on the cusp of new Facial Recognition Software regulations, but for now, the technology is developing faster than the government’s ability to ensure its responsible use.
Western Europe
Brexit: One Year Anniversary
Shannon Togawa Mercer Mon, Apr 2, 2018, 9:00 AM
It has officially been one year since the United Kingdom notified the European Union that it intends to leave. What progress has it made since then?
Western Europe
EU Expert Group on Fake News Releases Final Report
Evelyn Douek Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 7:00 AM
On Mar. 12, the European Commission released the final report of its independent High Level Expert Group on Fake News and Online Disinformation.
Western Europe
The New German Coalition: A Government if You Can Keep It
Shannon Togawa Mercer Sun, Mar 4, 2018, 4:49 PM
Analysis of the new German CDU/CSU and SPD coalition government.
Western Europe
Summary: The U.K. Court of Appeal Ruling and What’s Next for the Investigatory Powers Act
Hayley Evans Tue, Feb 6, 2018, 8:00 AM
Legal challenges may continue for 2016 law that sought to replace controversial 2014 legislation.
Intelligence Oversight
Summary: U.K. Intelligence and Security Committee Annual Report
Hayley Evans Thu, Jan 4, 2018, 1:00 PM
Everything you need to know from the U.K. Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee annual report.
Western Europe
Germany’s Bold Gambit to Prevent Online Hate Crimes and Fake News Takes Effect
Evelyn Douek Tue, Oct 31, 2017, 11:30 AM
An outline of the scope and impact of the NetzDG, the German law targeting online hate crimes and fake news that went into effect October 1.
Western Europe
The United Kingdom and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Summary of Joint Doctrine Publication 0-30.2
Hayley Evans Tue, Oct 17, 2017, 12:37 PM
A summary of Joint Doctrine Publication 0-30.2, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence’s recently published guide to the U.K.’s operative principles on the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.