Publications

The twelve contributions to this volume focus on the mass displacement of Ukrainians that has occurred because of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the ongoing shadow war in the Donbas region of Ukraine. The text’s first section zeros in on the migration patterns that...chevron_right

Despite Washington’s belief that only China can help solve the North Korea nuclear dilemma, this note wonders whether Russia also has a viable role to play. While the Kremlin doesn’t support the use of high-pressure tactics against Pyongyang, it is committed to...chevron_right

This brief explores the involvement of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) in the country’s economy, particularly in the infrastructure and development sectors. The text’s author ultimately sides with the opponents of this linkage, primarily because of...chevron_right

So, what are the prospects for an updated START Treaty? While grappling with this question, this bulletin also explores the existing obstacles to a new agreement and the impact the latter might have on US allies. The text’s author doesn’t believe, for example, that...chevron_right

This commentary examines the apparent expansion of Al Qaeda networks in the Western Sahel. Among other initiatives, for example, the group has recently launched a new entity known as the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM). Yes, the entity’s purpose is to...chevron_right

This paper, which is the final one in a series of three, analyzes how the EU has both conceptualized and characterized the Mediterranean region since 2003. Basically, since that time Brussels’ boundary-drawing perception of the area has been either/or -- i.e., it has distinguished...chevron_right

As Liberia continues on its wobbly path to peace and stability, this report looks at 1) existing conflict factors in and out of the country; 2) the effectiveness of current peacebuilding processes and frameworks; 3) different proposals for peace and...chevron_right

Given the rise of China and India as key technological competitors to the US, this report provides a strategic framework that’s designed to preserve America’s innovative edge. After diagnosing four distinct drivers of US innovation – R&D universities, human capital and...chevron_right

This report looks at Russia’s evolving attitude towards energy development in the Caspian Sea and the EU-backed Southern Gas Corridor. More specifically, the text 1) describes how post-Soviet Russia’s disjointed policy towards the segmenting of the Caspian Sea permitted other...chevron_right

Could a newly rejuvenated German Navy alleviate NATO’s maritime challenges in the Baltic Sea and the North Atlantic? This brief’s author believes so, particularly if Berlin focuses on honing its anti-submarine, mine warfare, and...chevron_right

The geopolitical shocks of the past few years have laid bare the questionable assumptions many of us hold dear about liberal markets, international relations, armed conflict and democracy. What’s worse, observes this text, is that three nascent problems may further aggravate...chevron_right

This report reviews the issues discussed at the 2nd Australia-Europe Counter-terrorism Dialogue, which took place in November 2016. The topics addressed here include 1) the factors that foster and create violent extremism, and what might be done to...chevron_right

This report contends that Australia faces an increasingly crowded and complex geopolitical environment in the South Pacific region. While the most important external powers in this part of the world have traditionally been Australia, New Zealand, the US and France, a number of new powers are becoming increasingly active, most notably...chevron_right

As the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) prepares to embark on major submarine and frigate shipbuilding programs, a question about the projected service lives of these systems becomes critical. Indeed, what’s preferable – a 30-year program with...chevron_right

This brief focuses on the February 2017 arrest of an ISIS sympathizer in Young, Australia. (The individual was reportedly trying to develop missile guidance systems and technologies that detect and jam military laser-guided munitions.) The text’s authors reviews...chevron_right