By Alina Vey Security policy carries a profound responsibility towards the people who bear its consequences: civilians whose lives depend on effective protection, and service personnel entrusted with carrying out decisions made by political leaders. Governments must provide credible defence while pursuing credible diplomatic avenues to prevent a wider conflict. Military preparedness and diplomacy should…
Wartime Legitimacy, Leadership Continuity and the Challenges of Negotiated Peace By Alina Vey | 12 October 2026 Introduction: The Dilemma of Prolonged Conflict One of the most complex challenges in international relations is not simply how wars begin or how they are fought, but how political systems transition from the demands of wartime resistance to…