For over a decade, the international media widely reported on Chris's work and frequently called on him for expert comment and analysis.
Chris now works largely behind the scenes. A selection of his past media coverage is listed below. Those entries marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that he was interviewed for that item.
Chris now works largely behind the scenes. A selection of his past media coverage is listed below. Those entries marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that he was interviewed for that item.
New York Times*
United States, 2 May 2019
How to assess security risks while traveling
Christian Science Monitor*
United States, 16 August 2016
How off-the-shelf drones are changing war in Syria and Lebanon
Maxim
United States, 24 February 2016
Experts: ISIS could launch attacks on stadiums using drones
The Daily Beast*
United States, 24 February 2016
Will ISIS launch a mass drone attack on a stadium?
The Cornishman
United Kingdom, 18 February 2016
West Cornwall think tank's work on drone threats makes the headlines
BBC World Service*
International, 2 February 2016
Hostile drones a threat to airplanes
Wired
United States, 1 February 2016
So, Dutch cops are teaching majestic eagles to hunt drones
Radio Radicale
Italy, 25 January 2016
Rassegna di Geopolitica. Droni civili e droni ostili
PCR
United Kingdom, 25 January 2016
Drone experts call for regulations to stop 'civilian drone attacks and intelligence gathering'
Professional Security Magazine
United Kingdom, 21 January 2016
Hostile drones
The Sun
United Kingdom, 20 January 2016
Drones bought on the high street could be used to drop bombs in terror attacks
BuzzFeed
United Kingdom, 19 January 2016
Drones bought in supermarkets could be used in terror attacks, warns peer
ToDrone
Spain, 19 January 2016
Cuando los drones decidieron ser malos
Wired*
United States, 18 January 2016
When good drones go bad
Tech Insider*
United States, 13 January 2016
ISIS may be using DJI consumer drones for surveillance
SC Magazine
United States, 13 January 2016
Commercial drones are threat to UK citizens
Ars Technica
United Kingdom, 12 January 2016
The hostile use of civilian drones in the UK, and what to do about it
Electronic Specifier*
United Kingdom, 12 January 2016
Warning issued over hostile drones
RT
United Kingdom, 12 January 2016
UK should prepare for use of drones in terror attack, says think tank
Power
United Kingdom, 12 January 2016
Terrorist drones could pose threat to nuclear plants
Jack FM
United Kingdom, 12 January 2016
News bulletin
Daily Mail
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
'Simple and affordable' drones could be turned into flying bombs that target nuclear power stations or the prime minister's car in lone wolf attacks, security experts warn
BBC News
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
Warning over drones use by terrorists
The Express
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
Jihadists could use drones to target David Cameron, experts warn
Wired UK
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
UK at risk from 'simple and effective' terrorist drone attacks
Gizmodo
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
Terrorists popping bombs on us via drone is 2016's new menace
Counter Terror Business
United States, 11 January 2016
Prepare for the use of UAVs in terrorist attacks, think tank warns
The Guardian
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
UK should prepare for use of drones in terrorist attack, says think tank
The Independent
United Kingdom, 10 January 2016
Terrorists could use drones to attack nuclear power stations, experts warn
United States, 2 May 2019
How to assess security risks while traveling
Christian Science Monitor*
United States, 16 August 2016
How off-the-shelf drones are changing war in Syria and Lebanon
Maxim
United States, 24 February 2016
Experts: ISIS could launch attacks on stadiums using drones
The Daily Beast*
United States, 24 February 2016
Will ISIS launch a mass drone attack on a stadium?
The Cornishman
United Kingdom, 18 February 2016
West Cornwall think tank's work on drone threats makes the headlines
BBC World Service*
International, 2 February 2016
Hostile drones a threat to airplanes
Wired
United States, 1 February 2016
So, Dutch cops are teaching majestic eagles to hunt drones
Radio Radicale
Italy, 25 January 2016
Rassegna di Geopolitica. Droni civili e droni ostili
PCR
United Kingdom, 25 January 2016
Drone experts call for regulations to stop 'civilian drone attacks and intelligence gathering'
Professional Security Magazine
United Kingdom, 21 January 2016
Hostile drones
The Sun
United Kingdom, 20 January 2016
Drones bought on the high street could be used to drop bombs in terror attacks
BuzzFeed
United Kingdom, 19 January 2016
Drones bought in supermarkets could be used in terror attacks, warns peer
ToDrone
Spain, 19 January 2016
Cuando los drones decidieron ser malos
Wired*
United States, 18 January 2016
When good drones go bad
Tech Insider*
United States, 13 January 2016
ISIS may be using DJI consumer drones for surveillance
SC Magazine
United States, 13 January 2016
Commercial drones are threat to UK citizens
Ars Technica
United Kingdom, 12 January 2016
The hostile use of civilian drones in the UK, and what to do about it
Electronic Specifier*
United Kingdom, 12 January 2016
Warning issued over hostile drones
RT
United Kingdom, 12 January 2016
UK should prepare for use of drones in terror attack, says think tank
Power
United Kingdom, 12 January 2016
Terrorist drones could pose threat to nuclear plants
Jack FM
United Kingdom, 12 January 2016
News bulletin
Daily Mail
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
'Simple and affordable' drones could be turned into flying bombs that target nuclear power stations or the prime minister's car in lone wolf attacks, security experts warn
BBC News
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
Warning over drones use by terrorists
The Express
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
Jihadists could use drones to target David Cameron, experts warn
Wired UK
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
UK at risk from 'simple and effective' terrorist drone attacks
Gizmodo
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
Terrorists popping bombs on us via drone is 2016's new menace
Counter Terror Business
United States, 11 January 2016
Prepare for the use of UAVs in terrorist attacks, think tank warns
The Guardian
United Kingdom, 11 January 2016
UK should prepare for use of drones in terrorist attack, says think tank
The Independent
United Kingdom, 10 January 2016
Terrorists could use drones to attack nuclear power stations, experts warn
openDemocracy
United Kingdom, 15 October 2014
Remote control: Light on new war
BBC Radio Scotland
United Kingdom, 13 October 2014
Good Morning Scotland
United Kingdom, 15 October 2014
Remote control: Light on new war
BBC Radio Scotland
United Kingdom, 13 October 2014
Good Morning Scotland
TZM Global Radio*
United Kingdom, 18 December 2013
Interview with Chris Abbott of Open Briefing
The Cornishman
United Kingdom, 24 October 2013
A small think tank's big impressions
Radio Radicale
Italy, 7 October 2013
Rassegna di Geopolitica. La proliferazione dei 'Droni armati' in sei casi studio: Cina, India, Iran, Israele, Russia e Turchia
openDemocracy
United Kingdom, 26 September 2013
Drone warfare: a global danger
Defence Report
United Kingdom. 25 September 2013
Wires brief
Ottawa Citizen
Canada, 20 September 2013
New study co-written by former Canadian Forces intelligence officer looks at UAVs and unmanned aerial combat vehicles from China, India, Iran, Israel, Russia and Turkey
United Kingdom, 18 December 2013
Interview with Chris Abbott of Open Briefing
The Cornishman
United Kingdom, 24 October 2013
A small think tank's big impressions
Radio Radicale
Italy, 7 October 2013
Rassegna di Geopolitica. La proliferazione dei 'Droni armati' in sei casi studio: Cina, India, Iran, Israele, Russia e Turchia
openDemocracy
United Kingdom, 26 September 2013
Drone warfare: a global danger
Defence Report
United Kingdom. 25 September 2013
Wires brief
Ottawa Citizen
Canada, 20 September 2013
New study co-written by former Canadian Forces intelligence officer looks at UAVs and unmanned aerial combat vehicles from China, India, Iran, Israel, Russia and Turkey
Foreknowledge
South Africa, April 2012
The world's first civil society intelligence agency
Guatemala Times
Guatemala, 5 April 2012
Guatemalan President Molina blows up the war on drugs
South Africa, April 2012
The world's first civil society intelligence agency
Guatemala Times
Guatemala, 5 April 2012
Guatemalan President Molina blows up the war on drugs
The Guardian
United Kingdom, 13 December 2011
Belgium attack: Grenades thrown at bus-stop in Liege
The Friend
United Kingdom, 17 November 2011
The people's security service
The Cornishman
United Kingdom, 13 October 2011
Launch of independent think tank is a world first
Channel 4 News*
United Kingdom, 14 April 2011
Kettling of G20 protests 'not lawful' | Watch online
BBC Radio 5 Live*
United Kingdom, 14 April 2011
BBC News London
United Kingdom, 14 April 2011
London G20 demo: Met police 'kettling' criticised
United Kingdom, 13 December 2011
Belgium attack: Grenades thrown at bus-stop in Liege
The Friend
United Kingdom, 17 November 2011
The people's security service
The Cornishman
United Kingdom, 13 October 2011
Launch of independent think tank is a world first
Channel 4 News*
United Kingdom, 14 April 2011
Kettling of G20 protests 'not lawful' | Watch online
BBC Radio 5 Live*
United Kingdom, 14 April 2011
BBC News London
United Kingdom, 14 April 2011
London G20 demo: Met police 'kettling' criticised
The Hindu
India, 23 December 2010
Metro Plus Thiruvananthapuram / Books: Printpick
Algarve Resident
Portugal, 16 December 2010
First Edition
New Internationalist
United Kingdom, October 2010
Also out there... 21 Speeches That Shaped Our World
CGA Magazine
United Kingdom, September/October 2010
21 Speeches That Shaped Our World
The Cornishman*
United Kingdom, 7 October 2010
Do great speeches change history?
Il Sole 24 Ore
Italy, 12 September 2010
Quel discorso ha fatto la Storia
Financial Times
United Kingdom, 23 August 2010
Review: 21 Speeches That Shaped Our World
Five Books*
United Kingdom, 6 August 2010
Chris Abbott on Global Security
Daily Express
United Kingdom, 22 July 2010
The power of speech
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
United Kingdom, 19 July 2010
Speakers' messages go beyond words
Bradford Telegraph & Argus*
United Kingdom, 16 July 2010
High Court decision to allow Peter Sutcliffe to apply for parole
India, 23 December 2010
Metro Plus Thiruvananthapuram / Books: Printpick
Algarve Resident
Portugal, 16 December 2010
First Edition
New Internationalist
United Kingdom, October 2010
Also out there... 21 Speeches That Shaped Our World
CGA Magazine
United Kingdom, September/October 2010
21 Speeches That Shaped Our World
The Cornishman*
United Kingdom, 7 October 2010
Do great speeches change history?
Il Sole 24 Ore
Italy, 12 September 2010
Quel discorso ha fatto la Storia
Financial Times
United Kingdom, 23 August 2010
Review: 21 Speeches That Shaped Our World
Five Books*
United Kingdom, 6 August 2010
Chris Abbott on Global Security
Daily Express
United Kingdom, 22 July 2010
The power of speech
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
United Kingdom, 19 July 2010
Speakers' messages go beyond words
Bradford Telegraph & Argus*
United Kingdom, 16 July 2010
High Court decision to allow Peter Sutcliffe to apply for parole
Newmatilda.com
Australia, 10 June 2009
The sharp end of climate change
Channel 4 News
United Kingdom, 12 May 2009
G20 Policing
BBC News
United Kingdom, 12 May 2009
Officer 'punched G20 protester'
CBC Radio One*
Canada, January 2009
Climate Wars
Australia, 10 June 2009
The sharp end of climate change
Channel 4 News
United Kingdom, 12 May 2009
G20 Policing
BBC News
United Kingdom, 12 May 2009
Officer 'punched G20 protester'
CBC Radio One*
Canada, January 2009
Climate Wars
ABC*
Spain, 28 July 2008
La resputa de Washington al 11-S ha hecho mas mal que bien
ABC Radio National*
Australia, 20 March 2008
Iraq: five years on | Listen online
BBC Radio Berkshire*
United Kingom, 29 February 2008
BBC Radio Bristol*
United Kingdom, 14 February 2008
The Toronto Star*
Canada, 25 January 2008
Weather chaos could trigger civil unrest: report
Swedish Radio*
Sweden, 25 January 2008
Finnish Broadcasting Company Radio*
Finland, 25 January 2008
The Times
United Kingdom, 24 January 2008
Climate change 'will lead to warfare over food'
The London Paper
United Kingdom, 24 January 2008
Climate change could start wars
The Metro
United Kingdom, 24 January 2008
Global warming security risk
British Forces Radio*
International, 24 January 2008
Radio New Zealand National*
New Zealand, 24 January 2008
Radio Live*
New Zealand, 24 January 2008
The Telegraph
United Kingdom, 23 January 2008
New security threats caused by climate change
Radio 2GB
Australia, 21 January 2008
Spain, 28 July 2008
La resputa de Washington al 11-S ha hecho mas mal que bien
ABC Radio National*
Australia, 20 March 2008
Iraq: five years on | Listen online
BBC Radio Berkshire*
United Kingom, 29 February 2008
BBC Radio Bristol*
United Kingdom, 14 February 2008
The Toronto Star*
Canada, 25 January 2008
Weather chaos could trigger civil unrest: report
Swedish Radio*
Sweden, 25 January 2008
Finnish Broadcasting Company Radio*
Finland, 25 January 2008
The Times
United Kingdom, 24 January 2008
Climate change 'will lead to warfare over food'
The London Paper
United Kingdom, 24 January 2008
Climate change could start wars
The Metro
United Kingdom, 24 January 2008
Global warming security risk
British Forces Radio*
International, 24 January 2008
Radio New Zealand National*
New Zealand, 24 January 2008
Radio Live*
New Zealand, 24 January 2008
The Telegraph
United Kingdom, 23 January 2008
New security threats caused by climate change
Radio 2GB
Australia, 21 January 2008
ABC Radio Melbourne*
Australia, 22 November 2007
The Australian*
Australia, 17 November 2007
Blind to the greatest threats
ABC Radio National*
Australia, 15 November 2007
Real threats and global warming
ABC Radio Adelaide*
Australia, 15 November 2007
ABC Radio Melbourne*
Australia, 15 November 2007
The Bulletin*
Australia, 8 November 2007
AFP Chief rethinks terrorism
Esquire Magazine*
United Kingdom, May 2007
How to solve everything: World peace
Daily Mail
United Kingdom, 12 April 2007
Britian 'spawning new terror in Iraq'
LBC Radio*
United Kingdom,11 April 2007
Colourful Radio*
United Kingdom, 11 April 2007
BBC Radio 5 Live*
United Kingdom, 11 April 2007
BBC Radio Oxford*
United Kingdom, 11 April 2007
Australia, 22 November 2007
The Australian*
Australia, 17 November 2007
Blind to the greatest threats
ABC Radio National*
Australia, 15 November 2007
Real threats and global warming
ABC Radio Adelaide*
Australia, 15 November 2007
ABC Radio Melbourne*
Australia, 15 November 2007
The Bulletin*
Australia, 8 November 2007
AFP Chief rethinks terrorism
Esquire Magazine*
United Kingdom, May 2007
How to solve everything: World peace
Daily Mail
United Kingdom, 12 April 2007
Britian 'spawning new terror in Iraq'
LBC Radio*
United Kingdom,11 April 2007
Colourful Radio*
United Kingdom, 11 April 2007
BBC Radio 5 Live*
United Kingdom, 11 April 2007
BBC Radio Oxford*
United Kingdom, 11 April 2007
The Guardian
United Kingdom, 28 November 2006
Only paranoia can justify the world's second biggest military budget
Gulf News*
United Arab Emerites, 13 June 2006
Terror war breeds more terror
United Kingdom, 28 November 2006
Only paranoia can justify the world's second biggest military budget
Gulf News*
United Arab Emerites, 13 June 2006
Terror war breeds more terror
"Abbott should be commended for repeatedly eschewing alarmist responses to climate change's security challenges and instead urging a pragmatic and humane approach."
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