Publications

This paper talks about the regional and global benefits of China's interest in maritime issues. It suggests that recent policy changes in China indicate that a clearer command structure will facilitat...chevron_right

This article discusses how scholarship arguing that Ashkenazi Jews are descended from a semi-nomadic Turkic people has provoked anti-Semitic responses in some quarters.chevron_right

This bulletin discusses the European Parliament's 2013 resolution which opposed the deal on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2014–2020 (MFF). The author argues that the resolutions combined two ...chevron_right

This policy brief argues that the jihadist movement in Syria is divided. Inter-faction rivalries have exposed significant rifts, challenging the image of a unified Islamic jihadist bloc. Nonetheless, ...chevron_right

This brief explores the benefits of linking Northeast India to Southeast Asia. This idea gained popularity following the release of the North Eastern Region Vision 2020 document in 2008. The document ...chevron_right

This paper spells out the ways in which, and the reasons why, young people in India today engage in politics. An answer to this research question is attempted by first locating the politics of youth w...chevron_right

This commentary argues that while political elites remain committed to the US-Japan relationship, there are some underlying anxieties in Japanese public opinion. The author suggests that the Japanese ...chevron_right

This briefing gives context, history, and key issues affecting the ‘P5’ meeting of NPT nuclear weapon states in Geneva in April 2013. It also speculates as to what is likely to be on the agenda.chevron_right

The articles in this issue examine the use of 'Zachistkas' - specialized armed interventions by central authorities - in Dagestan; the likely impact of Turkish membership on the Shanghai Cooperation O...chevron_right

This paper looks at European wide deposit insurance in relation to the EU banking union. It proposes that the principles of subsidiarity and re-insurance should be applied in the EU to deposit insuran...chevron_right

This report provides background information on the bio-toxin Ricin. The report details the possible bio-terrorist uses of Ricin and explains how no real vaccines or therapies yet exist against the tox...chevron_right

This report addresses some of the legal issues related to cyber security. Specifically, it discusses selected legal issues that arise in the context of recent legislation to address vulnerabilities o...chevron_right

This paper cautions that as the war in Syria progresses, the risks from fundamentalist groups will increase. It also suggests that a conflict-ridden Syria is not in Israel's interest, but that its cap...chevron_right

This report analyzes the ills plaguing the judicial system in Libya. Well over a year after Qadhafi’s regime was ousted, some armed groups continue to run prisons and enforce their own forms of justic...chevron_right

This report presents the results of a survey of Indian public attitudes towards Australia. It reveals broadly positive views towards Australia, but lingering concerns about student safety.chevron_right