Publications

This commentary analyzes Russia's strategic interests in Central Asia, particularly in Afghanistan. In the latter case, the author argues that no nation has more to fear from the withdrawal of US-led ...chevron_right

This e-book offers insights into reactions of Western countries to the rise of power of Islamists after the Arab spring. It includes case studies on the US, the UK, Canada, Germany, Spain, France and ...chevron_right

This commentary discusses former US President John Quincy Adams' foreign policy strategy and the lessons to be drawn by the Obama administration. These include: 1) embracing American power means being...chevron_right

This commentary talks about the US military strategy and suggests that since the 1990s the military has changed from a force of confrontation to one of cooperation. It says that instead of focusing on...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the US-Egyptian relationship after the Muslim Brotherhood's rise to power. The author argues that the Morsi government represents a threat for the regional stability and, con...chevron_right

This commentary argues that rapid systemic change has become a prominent feature of international relations and Southeast Asia is the perfect example of it. At the beginning of the millennium, compare...chevron_right

This commentary examines the rising tensions between Russia and the West. Putin's decision to ban US adoptions of Russian children in response to the US passing the 'Magnitsky Act' marks the lowest po...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the role the 'Two-State Solution' played in the 2013 Israeli elections. Opinion polls show that the situation prior to these elections was very similar to that prior to elect...chevron_right

This commentary explores the ideological and political background, structure and political strategy of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. It also looks at the role the Brotherhood played in the 'Egyptia...chevron_right

This note comments on the situation in Mali in mid-January 2013 and the availability of media information or lack thereof. The author then provides an update on further development in the country. He ...chevron_right

Like the United Kingdom, the US launched its countering violent extremism strategy (CVE) enterprise in response to a perceived increase in radicalization among its Muslim citizens. The US enterprise, ...chevron_right

In this article, the author looks at the Bosnian War's relevance to future US-Balkan policy and how the lessons from Bosnia inform policy and ethics questions on US military interventions worldwide.chevron_right

This paper examines the impact that Tamils living in India have on the relations between China and Sri Lanka as well as India's security situation. It suggests that Tamils in India, motivated by animo...chevron_right

The author of this article discusses the key factors leading up to the Bosnian War. He focuses on the role the Jasenovac concentration camp during WWII and the Ustaše regime played in fueling ethic-re...chevron_right

This commentary addresses Iran's gender policy. As a consequence of the declining fertility rate, the government has decided to eliminate the state’s family planning program and to narrow women’s educ...chevron_right