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In this article, Vincenzo Bove, Tobias Böhmelt and CSS’ Enzo Nussio argue that migration policy becomes more restrictive in countries that neighbor states targeted by terror attacks. Why? The authors contend that politicians may choose to restrict migration policy after terrorist attacks in their vicinity based on pressure from public opinion, political opportunism, and in anticipation of their neighbors’ policy choices.

What implications does the US’ persistent engagement cyber strategy have for its allies and their intelligence collection? In this paper, CSS Senior Researcher Max Smeets addresses this question by evaluating the strategy and identifying potential negative consequences. Smeets also suggests several ways forward, including the creation of a new NATO-memorandum of understanding on cyber operations.

According to Niklas Masuhr in this new CSS Analysis, intense and protracted combat in towns and cities seems to confirm predictions that urban areas will increasingly become the primary battlefields of wars and conflicts.

Private-sector initiatives have created considerable momentum in the space industry, argues Michael Haas in this new CSS Analysis. The importance of space systems as critical infrastruc­tures will continue to increase in the coming years. At the same time, it is increasingly likely that weapons will be deployed in space. For Switzerland, the trajectories of this trend bring economic opportuni­ties, but also increased security risks.

Matthias Leese, senior researcher at the CSS, received the 2019 Radzinowicz Award for his paper on ‘Predictive Policing and the Politics of Patterns’ and its contributions to knowledge of criminal justice issues and the development of criminology. This article was written in collaboration with Mareile Kaufmann (Oslo University) and Simon Egbert (Universität Hamburg).