War and security press releases

Greater use of public spaces will increase vulnerability towards terror attacks when pubs and restaurants reopen

The knife attacks in Glasgow and Reading should set alarm bells ringing for the Government as the country prepares to reignite the economy and open pubs and restaurants next week, warns counter-terrorism specialist Dr Alasdair Booth.

The potential impact of the UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy on the protection of public spaces from terrorism

Coronavirus has changed the way businesses operate and how we use public spaces which brings new challenges when protecting against terrorism. Here, Dr Alasdair Booth assesses the impact and dangers of this emerging threat and how they are related to the Government's new COVID-19 Recovery Strategy.

Post-pandemic international relations: Four developments to watch

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly risen the political profile of the global scientific community, international institutions, and the science itself. We have also witnessed exceptional examples of international cooperation.