Survival: October – November 2023

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) publishes Survival, a bimonthly journal that challenges conventional wisdom and provides fresh, often controversial perspectives on strategic issues. This issue examines the AUKUS partnership, the Wagner Group, generative-AI systems, and the emergence of a new cold war. It also features reflections on the European vision and eight more thought-provoking pieces.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Survival, the esteemed bimonthly journal of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), sets out to challenge conventional wisdom and present fresh, often controversial perspectives on the most pressing strategic issues of our time. In this edition, readers are treated to a comprehensive exploration of various topics.

Nick Childs delves into the ambitions and risks associated with the AUKUS partnership, which unites Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He analyzes the potential benefits and challenges this alliance brings, considering its implications for regional security and international relations.

Kimberly Marten takes a deep dive into the aftermath of the demise of key figures within the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization. She examines how this shift in leadership will impact the group's future operations and the broader landscape of Russian proxy warfare.

Steven Feldstein investigates the potential uses and risks of generative-AI systems, which are rapidly advancing technologies with the ability to generate vast amounts of data and content. He explores the ethical considerations and potential implications of these systems, both in terms of their potential benefits and their potential dangers.

From the archives of Survival, the late Pierre Hassner offers a poignant interpretation of Russia's August 2008 attack on Georgia. He sees this event as a signal of the emergence of a new cold war between the West and Russia, highlighting the urgent need for diplomatic engagement and conflict resolution.

Dana H. Allin reflects on the European vision advanced by a rapidly disappearing generation of scholars who have lived through war and dedicated their lives to preserving and extending peace. She explores the enduring values and principles that these scholars championed, and the importance of their legacy in shaping the future of international relations.

In addition to these insightful articles, this edition of Survival features eight more thought-provoking pieces, as well as our regular Book Reviews and Noteworthy column.

Editor: Dr. Dana Allin
Managing Editor: Jonathan Stevenson
Associate Editor: Carolyn West
Editorial Assistant: Conor Hodges

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 248 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032537139