Publications

This commentary discusses the anti-corruption measures undertaken by Chinese President Xi Jinping and what the resulting increase in the president's power demonstrates about the future plans of China'...chevron_right

This paper focuses on the controversies surrounding the carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative, and its slow implementation by the EU. In the latter case, the paper 1) examines the role CCS plays...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the public papers of US presidents from Regan to Obama to determine the part the Baltic region has played in Washington's foreign policy and strategy. The author contends that in t...chevron_right

This commentary assesses the expansion of Russia’s control in its post-Soviet neighborhood. It particularly focuses on the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the de-facto integration of South Ossetia i...chevron_right

This paper discusses Germany's leadership in the EU's response to the Ukraine crisis that started in 2013. The author contends that while Germany has led Europe’s response to the Ukraine crisis during...chevron_right

This paper discusses the implementation of the EU’s Energy Union package and the objectives of the EU's energy policy, notably the integration of the internal energy market and strengthening the secur...chevron_right

This paper explores Turkey’s foreign policy towards Russia, to include how those affiliated with the dominant Justice and Development Party (AKP) have framed the relationship between both countries. M...chevron_right

This paper discusses the ongoing transformation of Japan’s security policy in connection to the Japanese hostage crisis in January 2015. The author examines public opinion in the country and contends ...chevron_right

This brief examines how the military conflict in eastern Ukraine is affecting the implementation of political and economic reforms in the country. The author argues that on the one hand, as long as th...chevron_right

This brief examines why the EU should revive its negotiations over a free trade agreement with the South American regional organization MERCOSUR. The author argues that the conditions to move on a dea...chevron_right

Targeted actions against the Islamic State have reignited discussions about the war-making powers of the US President and Congress. Today, Anna Kronlund examines the legal framework that defines the role of Congress in war-making, historical examples of its authorization of the use of military force, and more.chevron_right

This paper discusses how targeted sanctions as a foreign policy tool are increasingly encroaching upon the legal sphere by infringing upon the rights of the individuals and entities. In particular, th...chevron_right

This paper examines Turkey's European Union accession negotiation process under the country's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). The author looks at the nature of the AKP as a political movem...chevron_right

This commentary discusses prospects for cooperation between Greece and Italy in the EU over economic policies. The commentary argues that while there is room for cooperation between the Tsipras and Re...chevron_right

This paper discusses the reasons for the poor economic position Russia is in at the beginning of 2015 and how Russia's policies under President Vladimir Putin have contributed to the country's economi...chevron_right