Studies & Publications

The Hybrid Warfare

A compiled volume of seven articles addressing the definitions and challenges of cyber terrorism, calling for legally-binding international agreements on criminalisation. Published June 2018 by GICT with support from the European Parliament.

ISBN: 978-973-587-200-7

Security and Terrorism

An examination of definitional challenges in international law regarding cyber terrorism, highlighting the overlap between cyberterrorism, cybercrime and cyberwar, and the urgent need for a unified international framework.

ISBN: 978-973-587-201-4

European Neighbourhood

An analysis of terrorism's historical roots, tracing them beyond 9/11 to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and colonial-era interventions. The piece positions 9/11 as a watershed moment marking the transition to modern asymmetric and proxy warfare.

CyberTerror – The Fundamentals

An examination of how terrorist organisations exploit cyberspace across four dimensions: propaganda, intelligence gathering, logistical coordination and cyber attacks. The paper recommends integrating cybersecurity communities into European security frameworks.

Basking In The Shadows Of The Ottoman Era

A critical analysis of Turkish foreign policy and regional expansion under Erdoğan, examining military installations and cultural influence across the Balkans, Middle East and Caucasus — patterns that echo Ottoman imperial ambitions and raise questions about Turkey's reliability as a NATO partner.

European Parliament Resolution on Electronic Mass Surveillance

The EPP Group's position on the European Parliament resolution addressing mass surveillance of EU citizens and its impact on transatlantic relations — arguing for a careful balance between privacy protections and the security imperatives that underpin the US-EU partnership.

Towards a Holistic Legislative Framework for the Criminalization of Cyber Terrorism

Speech delivered at the International Conference for the Criminalization of Cyber Terrorism in Abu Dhabi, advocating for comprehensive, legally-binding international legislation and proactive resilience measures — before catastrophic incidents compel reactive responses.

Qatar Crisis: When Patriotic Hackers and Fake News Destabilize a Whole Region

An analysis of the 2017 Gulf diplomatic crisis, triggered by a cyberattack on the Qatar State News Agency attributed to Russian hackers — argued to be the first instance in history where a coordinated cyber operation combined with disinformation created a real regional crisis.

The Terrorism Becomes Social: The New Threat of Extremist and Terrorist Activism in Social Media

Coverage of the public debate held at SNSPA examining how extremist groups weaponise social media platforms for recruitment, propaganda and radicalisation — and Romania's potential role in strengthening European cybersecurity policy against online terrorism and jihadism.