Publications

This report examines US trade policy during the first ten months of Donald Trump’s presidency, up to early November 2017. The text’s authors find that Trump has already implemented many of the pledges he made on trade during the 2016 presidential election.chevron_right

This publication argues that modern information technology now serves as a force multiplier on a scale never seen before. So, what should Western nations think of this text´s account of 1) Russia´s strategic use of disinformation 2) the Russian state´s close relationship...chevron_right

This book features a variety of articles which lay out Denmark’s foreign policy, as it was practiced in 2016. The topics covered include 1) Denmark's security environment; 2) the country's p...chevron_right

The authors of this report question two assumptions that often taint European debates on migration and terrorism – 1) refugees are vulnerable to downstream radicalization and recruitment, and 2) refugee flows provide a ‘backdoor’ for terrorists. In the first case, the...chevron_right

Despite the populist surge in Europe, it appears that Germany’s traditional parties remain popular. To clarify why that’s the case, this brief analyzes the formal policies of these groups and the sources of their enduring appeal. One factor to consider is that populist sentiments have been mainstreamed into German party politics.chevron_right

According to the authors of this brief, Germany and France’s efforts to revitalize the fading EU project won’t be easy. Compromises will have to be made on fiscal and defense policies, and it remain...chevron_right

This brief argues that quarrels over inadequate defense budgets are not the reason behind NATO’s current turmoil. The real problem is the growing divide over what ‘security’ means. With the Trump administration’s two-fisted preference for ‘hard’ over ‘soft’ power now...chevron_right

This text features 10 essays that look at the nature of power and politics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The essays specifically focus on 1) interventionism in the area following the Arab Uprisings; 2) the role of regional actors in...chevron_right

The framework identified in the title 1) explores the conditions under which investments can be implemented without violating the rights of local populations; and 2) highlights why it’s important to understand the political factors behind an investment, ideally to...chevron_right

This policy brief focuses on justice sector reform in Myanmar, with a particular emphasis on providing equal access to the law. A key contention of the author is that justice reform won’t be effective unless it takes into account...chevron_right

This report questions the utility of counter-narratives to blunt the propaganda being produced by groups such as al-Qaeda and the so-called Islamic State (IS). After all, 1) there is no evidence to suggest that counter-narratives are effective prophylactics against...chevron_right

This report highlights the disproportionate dangers African soldiers have faced while serving in the UN’s Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Indeed, MINUSMA currently qualifies as the deadliest UN mission ever undertaken…chevron_right

This report looks closely at recent EU migration policy instruments (including the controversial EU-Turkey deal) and reviews the challenges they raise for human, border and geopolitical security. The report concludes that 1) European policy responses to the refugee problem have undermined…chevron_right

This policy brief not only examines the long-standing ‘special relationship’ between the US and the UK, it also explores the link between America and Denmark, which exemplifies the priority given by a smaller state towards Washington. As part of...chevron_right

Escorting UN missions in Mali, which is primarily being done by African soldiers who lack adequate training, equipment and support, is a highly dangerous task. According to this brief, the leaders of the UN stabilization mission in Mali (MINUSMA) should address the problem by…chevron_right