The security situation in Europe continues to be more turbulent than in previous years. The Russian Federation’s full-scale aggression and war in Ukraine, as well as its anti-Western rhetoric, have once again brought to the field of security and safety the need to be prepared for a number of threats and scenarios. At the same time, it is no longer a matter of surprise and unexpectedness. The lessons learned from overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic have made everyone in all spheres of society stronger.

The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, in partnership with Mykolas Romeris University in Lithuania and the Croatian Police Academy, is offering a specialized micro-credential course focused on tackling hybrid threats.

A team of biologists, legal experts, and economists, including Professor Indrek Saar from the Financial College of the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, proposes three measures in an article in Science to reform wildlife trade in the EU. The current system falls short in ensuring that trade is documented, legal, and sustainable, with potential consequences for the survival of the species involved.

The editorial board of the English-language annual academic journal Security Spectrum: Journal of Advanced Security Research, which is published twice a year, is once again waiting for the manuscripts of articles for the new issue!

The English version of the report The Impact of Russia's Alternative Future Developments on Estonian Security by the Research Centre of the Internal Security Institute has been published.

22nd issue of „Security Spectrum: Journal of Advanced Research“ focuses on new challenges for internal security due to the war on Ukraine

The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences in cooperation with the Rescue College and the Institute of Internal Security are organising a conference on civil protection on October 11-12, 2023.

"The Road to a Safer Tomorrow"

The conference will take place at the EASS Conference Centre at 61 Kase Street in Tallinn Estonia and online.

The International Day of Student Sport is annually celebrated on 20 September and the Academy has also set its sports day on the given date. We, of course, make overviews of the day for our students and employees, however, we would also like to share the data within the Healthy Campus programme. 

Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is at the forefront of addressing the burgeoning challenge of low-flying object (LFO) detection at EU borders. The increasing prevalence of drones and other LFOs, used for illicit activities such as intelligence gathering and cross-border crime, necessitates advanced countermeasures to ensure the security of European borders.

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