New realities, new rules With the security implications of recent political transitions becoming more apparent, stakeholders are currently taking stock in a new and uncertain environment. While some recent political changes may prove to be local and transitory, others seem to reflect structural shifts in international power. What is new, and how have things really changed? How can states and other actors adapt to the increasingly layered and multidirectional conflicts? How are relationships evolving, and where is there potential for greater cooperation? The Security and Defence 2018 2018 conference will bring together international experts across policy, industry and academia to assess the new reality, with discussions focusing on:
Regional stances and their continuing responses to emerging threats