How A.I. will shape the future of defence?

Main takeaways:   • Artificial Intelligence (A.I) is transforming several dimensions of warfare, including intelligence gathering and analysis, strategic and operational planning, procurement and logistics• There is increasing competition in the international arena regarding A.I., with countries aiming to develop technologies that give them military advantage• The security and defence sector should prepare to leverage the…

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The Role of Education in Post-Conflict Settings

Main takeaways:   Peace education is a necessary tool for teaching children and young people, through parents and teachers, so they can learn how to manage and transform conflict. Regardless of religion, culture, beliefs and interests, these should not impact the community and the way the community interacts amongst one another. Education can play an important…

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Technology is key in countering disinformation

Main takeaways:   AI and machine learning are effective tools in reviewing huge amounts of content and helping identify mis/disinformation and user accounts that are used for the purpose of amplifying harmful messages. It is important to look at the content, the origins, and the reach of the message to be able to verify it and…

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I&T Initiative: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Global Conflict?

Main takeaways: Short definition of Artificial Intelligence: “[t]he theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages” [Mary B: 2018] Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used in different stages of a conflict, prevention, mediation and rebuilding. It can help…

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COP26: Challenges, opportunities & implications

Main takeaways:  Before COP leaders raise emissions ambition to narrow the gap to 1.5C & agree  to a global finance package to support it.  The window of opportunity to limit the permanent temperature increase of 1.5  Degrees is closing and the COP in Glasgow is the moment when countries  update their plans for reducing emissions.…

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