Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo is a Canadian freelance security and defense reporter based in Milan, Italy. She works for the think-tank the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) and is a Research Fellow at the research centre TheSquare, where most of her work has focused on drones.

Turkey | Nov 22, 2022

Turkey’s Russian-built nuclear plant could amplify Moscow’s regional influence

Some experts are warning that Turkey’s first nuclear power plant, which is being built by Russia's Rosatom, might become a tool to advance Russian interests in the region.

Gulf | Oct 19, 2022

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US military eyes counter-drone experimentation in Saudi Arabia

US Central Command is moving ahead with plans to help enable shared air and missile defense across the Middle East.

Gulf | Aug 18, 2022

Qatar boosts drone defenses ahead of FIFA World Cup

Several NATO nations will contribute personnel, hardware and technology to keep the soccer tournament safe from drones and other threats, while also building Qatar's own capabilities.

Gulf | Apr 6, 2022

Qatar’s move to take control of its airspace comes amid warming regional ties

As the United States is gradually retreating from the Middle East to refocus on Russia and China, a new level of cooperation has been witnessed among countries of the region.

A Qatar Airways Airbus A350 airplane takes off from Hamad International Airport near the Qatari capital, Doha, on Jan. 11, 2021.

Mar 16, 2022

Middle East struggles against drones, despite billions in defense spending

Military unmanned aircraft, both custom-designed and retrofitted, pose an increasing threat to security in the region, and states' defense capabilities have not kept up with advances in attack technology.