Publications

This brief looks at the deepening economic crisis in Egypt and how it could be stabilized. The author argues that the loan on offer from the IMF is central to Egypt’s immediate economic prospects; how...chevron_right

This paper looks at the Gulf region's response to the political upheavals of the Arab Awakening. It includes articles on Saudi Arabia's online mobilization, the lack of disturbance in Qatar during the...chevron_right

In the wake of the Mali crisis, this brief analyzes the individual security strategies of all 27 EU member states and finds that many are out of date and inadequate. The authors argue that failing to ...chevron_right

The political transitions in North Africa appear to be faltering, with the early stages of democracy showing the dangers of political competition as much as its benefits. Two years after the revolutio...chevron_right

This paper examines the implications of the conflict between China and Japan over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands. In particular, it looks at China’s strategy towards Japan in the dispute; whether China ha...chevron_right

This brief looks at the EU's use of 'democracy sanctions' against Burma and Belarus, and 'security sanctions' against Libya. The author finds that these sanctions are unevenly implemented and there is...chevron_right

This publication bestows grades -- yes, grades -- on how successfully the EU met its international interests and promoted its values in 2012.chevron_right

This journal discusses the major points of contention which exist in 14 different states over their membership in the European Union. Each country is examined in individual chapters with reflections a...chevron_right

This brief addresses the EU-Algeria relationship and analyzes how Europe can keep Algeria engaged in this partnership despite the pressure put on it by the increasing instability in Mali. The author a...chevron_right

This paper examines the outcomes of the 18th Party Congress in China assessing whether the results and negotiations from this Congress could introduce positive change in the country. It also touches u...chevron_right

This brief argues that European leaders must make three choices about the type of political union they want. They must decide whether they want: 1) a limited economic federation aimed at stabilizing t...chevron_right

This paper examines Finland's national debate over the EU, including the euro crisis and the future direction of Europe. The author suggests that a key element to Finnish debate about the EU is that F...chevron_right

This brief analyzes the political and economic challenges still facing Jordan despite reform efforts, and how the EU should help the Kingdom in its attempts at change. The authors argue that the EU sh...chevron_right

This book investigates the idea that China is on the cusp of a new phase of its development. It captures the new intellectual fault lines in China and the debates regarding which direction the country...chevron_right

This brief describes the deteriorating political situation in Ukraine after the 2012 elections and discusses how the EU should react to it. The author argues that it is time for Brussels to apply some...chevron_right