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Optimising Cyber Security Public–Private Partnerships

Industry and government are both vital cyber security providers, yet the ways they can work together remain misunderstood. Public–private partnerships (PPPs) have long been a mainstay of national cyber security strategies, but what exactly are they? Despite their longstanding popularity, references to PPPs are often shrouded in vague generalities. Policy …

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The Other Side of the Digital Coin: Central Bank Digital Currencies and Sanctions

As the economic benefits of central bank digital currencies emerge, so does one of their major downsides: an opportunity to avoid sanctions imposed by governments. Almost every day it seems a new form of digital money emerges, often touted as the next hot idea. But with so many governments indicating …

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Once Bitten, Twice Shy: The UK Must Provide a Credible Plan for Economic Engagement with Iran

Previous disappointment will lead Iran to expect greater economic certainty in any renewed nuclear negotiations. London must play its part. The Iranian nuclear deal (formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or the JCPOA) has been in tatters since the administration of Donald Trump withdrew in May 2018, …

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