security predictions

25 January 2011

Rare earths: the new oil in 2011

Ever heard of rare earths? Maybe not, but we all use them every day. With 97% of the world's supply in the hands of one nation, should we be worried?

1 January 2011

e-Power to rise up the security agenda

Joseph Nye outlines how the cyberworld has created changes in power: e-Power. And it is a world where everyone is seemingly equal - but some are more equal than others. Here he outlines how this could develop in 2012.

1 January 2011

Crime, computers and security in 2012

Is the internet really a force for good? Not always, not necessarily and not without significant safeguards, argues Mikko Hypponen

1 January 2011

2012: welcome to the gridlocked world

Daniel Korski has worked in countries like Iraq and Afghanistan which have had to adapt to major changes quickly. Here, he argues that soon the whole world may have to do the same.

1 January 2011

Climate, disease and food - a lot still to do

Bjorn Lomborg is best known for his work on climate change. But here he highlights that getting things right now, in areas such as HIV and malnutrition, could be just as important as getting things right for the future in climate change.

21 December 2010

The 2011 global economy: up or down?

The impact of the global recession has been felt everywhere, including in defence and security. But will 2011 bring an upturn? We ask an expert from the International Monetary Fund.

16 December 2010

What, where and who will be important in security in 2011?

Take three questions about what will be major security issues next year. Ask four experts and commentators of different ages and nationalities. Collate the answers. And see the results here.