Dr. Kristian Alexander

Dr. Kristian Alexander is a Senior Fellow and the Director of International Security & Terrorism Program at TRENDS Research and Advisory (Abu Dhabi), as well as the Head of the Strategic Studies Department.

Germany Shuts Down Nuclear Power Plants, Moves Towards Renewables

Germany began shutting down its three remaining nuclear power plants on Saturday, April 15, 2023, as part of a long-planned transition towards renewable energy....

Demography is Destiny: Analyzing Global Population Shifts

In 2050, the world will have just under 10 billion people, up from 7.7 billion in the middle of 2019. The most populous country...

Deconstructing Recent Jihadi Attacks in Europe

The last couple of months have seen jihadist attacks in France and Austria, generating considerable news coverage and bringing the issue of terrorism back...

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