Publications

The articles in this edition of Conflict Trends look a 1) adaptive mediation, a process whereby the content of agreements emerges from interaction among participants; 2) the Joint Force of the Group o...chevron_right

This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of gas infrastructure and interconnections throughout southeast Europe. By looking at specific pipeline projects and gasification effor...chevron_right

This publication outlines how hostile states use international political dark money to subvert liberal democracies’ political systems. It illustrates the shortcomings of most states' campaign fin...chevron_right

This collection of articles sheds light on new methods for the exploration of the interchange between the Islamic tradition and human rights discourse. More specifically, the text features theoretical...chevron_right

This publication analyzes key US policy decisions in Syria and their impact on the country since 2011. Key insights include 1) that America’s unwillingness and inability to coordinate foreign support ...chevron_right

This paper looks at the rise and decline of Saudi overseas humanitarian charities, with special reference to the International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO or IIROSA). Founded in 1975, IIROSA grew as a vehicle for a distinctively Saudi version of Islamic humanitarianism.chevron_right

This report by Robert S Dewar provides cyber exercise organizers with important points to bear in mind when staging an exercise. It does this by examining the After Action Reports (AARs) of a number of national and international cyber exercises, and using information from expert interviews. The report sets out a number of types of exercises, which can be conducted and uses the AARs and interviews to identify key points, such as the importance of a clear context for the exercise, and the need for realistic, flexible scenarios.chevron_right

Although irregular migration to Europe has declined, avoiding a recurrence of events in 2015 is seen as paramount. The EU is increasingly relying on cooperation with third countries to reduce migration pressure. Such cooperation, however, often fails to sufficiently consider the political and economic contexts of partners, which could ultimately compromise the EU’s own migration aims and values.chevron_right

This report attempts to shed light on current cybersecurity policies as a facet of a country’s overall national security policy, particularly how cyberdefense is embedded in a state’s cybersecurity posture. To that end, it examines the policies of four important European actors – France, Finland, Germany and the United Kingdom. The authors find that despite differences in these countries’ approaches, there is a trend toward civilian leadership and oversight and centralizing control and implementation responsibility for cybersecurity and cyberdefense.chevron_right

Disputes over border management, gas prices, and the recognition of Crimea: Belarus is increasingly at odds with its closest ally Russia. President Lukashenko’s regime emphasizes its independent foreign policy as a country between Russia and the West. There are signs of Belarus strategically reorienting, but the actions taken also mirror tactics used to extort lucrative concessions from both East and West.chevron_right

The articles in this CEJISS issue focus on 1) six dilemmas raised by autonomous weapon systems (AWS) for the international order; 2) how certain Schengen Area countries have reimposed internal border controls and what this means for the agreement...chevron_right

The four articles in this edition of the CTC Sentinel focus on 1) a case study on Bryant Neal Viñas, the first American to be recruited by al-Qa`ida after 9/11; 2) how the Yemeni Houthi rebels succeeded in increasing their military power through a combination...chevron_right

This publication assesses the European Union’s programs in the Sahel, focusing on Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) missions and other security-related initiatives in Mali and Niger. It also o...chevron_right

This publication explores how the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states’ economic tools and interests intersect with their political and security interests. Key insights include 1) that the GCC states...chevron_right

This Briefing Paper analyzes how Germany’s security and defense policy has reacted to recent shifts in the country’s strategic environment. Key insights include 1) that tensions in the transatlantic partnership are spurring German debate on how to prepare for the possibility...chevron_right