Edouard Van Ryne

About the author

Edouard Van Ryne is a specialist in security and surveillance issues. A former police officer, he has developed solid field experience in crime prevention and risk analysis. He now works on contemporary issues related to urban security and emerging threats. Through his columns, he offers an informed and pragmatic perspective on security policies.

Europe Is Losing Control of Its Migration Policy

Edouard Van Ryne - August 3, 2026

For more than a decade, the European Union has struggled to develop a coherent and credible migration policy. Despite repeated promises of comprehensive reform,...

The Kurdish Question Returns: Could Iran’s Kurdish Forces Become the Hidden Variable in a Wider Regional War?

Edouard Van Ryne - July 23, 2026

For decades, Iran’s Kurdish armed movements existed on the margins of Middle Eastern security calculations. They were persistent enough to frustrate Tehran, resilient enough...

Ideological Imperatives and Tactical Confrontation: The Evolution of Iranian Anti-Zionism and the Collapse of Diplomatic Safeguards

Edouard Van Ryne - July 15, 2026

Introduction: The Ideological Core of Iran’s Anti-Israel DoctrineUnderstanding the contemporary geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East requires examining one of the Islamic Republic of...

Edouard Van Ryne: Monaco Was Never the Target

Edouard Van Ryne - July 9, 2026

The attempted assassination of Vadym Yermolaiev is about far more than a single act of violence. With every new development, the case has become...