London Dialogue
An independent UK-based platform for rigorous analysis and expert dialogue on global security, nuclear deterrence, emerging technologies, and strategic competition.
London Dialogue (LD) is an independent research and policy platform dedicated to advancing strategic thought in defence and global security. Founded in the United Kingdom, the institute focuses on the intersection of military strategy, emerging technologies, and geopolitical dynamics, addressing critical issues from nuclear deterrence and missile programmes to artificial intelligence in warfare and regional security challenges across Asia and the Middle East.
London Dialogue bridges academic research and policy practice through rigorous analysis, expert dialogue, and actionable policy insights. Through publications, strategic convenings, and collaborative initiatives, the institute contributes to informed decision-making in an increasingly complex security environment.
The Undeclared Arsenal : Israel’s Nuclear Weapons and Missile Forces, Their Foreign Provenance, and the Deterrent Exposed by the 2026 Iran War
Research Report Research Report/03/August/2026/London-Dialogue. 17 August 2026 Authors: Dr Tahir Mahmood Azad, Dr Tauseef Javed, Dr Hichem Karoui and Dr
The Maritime Blockade and the Strategic Calculus of the U.S., Iran, and Israel Toward a Renewed Armed Confrontation
Analysis Series Analysis/0080/September/2026/London-Dialogue. 08 September 2026 Author: Dr Reza Ekhtiari Amiri Dr Reza Ekhtiari Amiri is an Associate Professor of
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The Data Dilemma: Navigating the AI Systems Matrix
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