The latest issue of the academic journal Security Spectrum focuses on AI research

The 26th issue of the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences’ academic journal Security Spectrum: Journal of Advanced Security Research has been published!

Issue 26 of Security Spectrum is published at a pivotal moment. AI-driven surveillance is neither inherently emancipatory nor inherently oppressive. Its consequences depend on how it is governed, the values it embodies, and the strategic contexts in which it is deployed. Several recurring themes emerge across the contributions to this issue. Human oversight remains indispensable. Cross-sectoral and multi-level cooperation is essential. Legal and institutional frameworks must be sufficiently robust. Public trust is critical. It also becomes evident that society, communities, and citizens are not merely objects of surveillance but key partners in the co-creation of security and resilience. Stakeholders contribute local knowledge, social capital, and informed engagement with how AI- and data-driven systems function in everyday life. A consistent position throughout is that ethical surveillance in the digital age requires a careful balance between security imperatives and democratic principles. Technological development should strengthen—rather than undermine—internal security systems and societal resilience as a whole. 

Explore the latest issue of Security Spectrum HERE.

We would like to remind you that information on submitting contributions for the next issue is available on the Academy’s website.