Written by Dr Gry Thomasen, “Paths to a Sustainable Future: The Evolving Security Architecture in Europe” is the final report of BASIC’s “Rethinking European Security” project, funded by the Polden-Puckham Charitable Foundation.
Risk Reduction
Cross-Sector Alliances and UN Reform Crucial to Tackling Crises Affecting Women
Risk Reduction Policy Fellow Dr Lisa Vickers argues that cross-sector alliances and UN reform are necessary to address crises affecting women.
Historic Opportunity Now Exists to Redefine European Security
BASIC’s Research Director Dr Gry Thomasen says that an historic opportunity for Europe now exists with the possibility of the US relinquishing its prime position as the leader of the continent’s security.
Report: Rethinking European Security: Vilnius Workshop
In March 2024, in partnership with Rethinking Security, BASIC hosted a track 1.5 workshop in Vilnius, Lithuania to discuss the present and future of European security.
Event Review: ‘Shaping a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe’ in Warsaw
On September 19, BASIC’s Risk Reduction Programme hosted a workshop entitled ‘Shaping a Sustainable Security Architecture for Europe’ in Warsaw.
Report: NATO and Climate Change: Towards a Joint Understanding and Response
This report shows that different states have different approaches to climate change and security. It suggests that some states still consider climate change effects on security of less importance than traditional considerations, or perhaps that some states believe that adapting their war fighting ability to the effects of climate change is detracting from its primary responsibility of protecting and defending the state.
Report: Arctic Diplomacy at a Crossroads
‘Arctic Diplomacy at a Crossroads: Addressing Present and Future Geopolitical and Strategic Risk’ was written…
Announcement: BASIC Becomes a Member of the Rethinking Security Network
BASIC is pleased to become a member of the Rethinking Security Network, a community of policymakers, academics, and civil society organisations thinking holistically about security policy can be shaped to be more equitable, just, and ecologically-grounded.