Publications

After focusing on the recent and divided literature on the EU’s European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), this volume identifies the factors that explain its (lack of) effectiveness and coherence. As part of its review, the study also identifies important gaps where further ENP research is needed.chevron_right

This paper examines the state of democracy in Sri Lanka, focusing specifically on the perceptions, attitudes and practices observed by members of the Sri Lankan public. The tricky bit is that the country’s politics past has produced a myriad number of views about democracy amongst its different ethnic groups.chevron_right

This piece discusses the future of Myanmar’s relations with the new Trump administration. The text’s author specifically argues that Myanmar wants additional US support and military engagement, and that Washington should honor this desire because of Myanmar’s...chevron_right

This bulletin analyzes the deteriorating security situation in the Donbas region of Ukraine and its potential consequences. According to the text’s authors, Russia will continue to leverage the ongoing conflict as a way to maintain...chevron_right

As governments around the world have boosted their efforts to restrict the proliferation of ‘fake news,’ this paper analyzes how states may successfully address this growing epidemic. The authors of this commentary have their doubts. In fact...chevron_right

This issue of the CAD zeros in on the Armenian public’s violent reaction to a government-planned hike in electricity costs. The three articles focus on 1) whether or not the “Electric Yerevan” movement marked a ‘tipping point’ for...chevron_right

This article reflects on the challenges both the EU and NATO will face in 2017. They include 1) the spreading nationalist challenges to supra-national structures; 2) how deal with Brexit and whether to ‘punish’ the UK or not; and 3) meeting President Trump’s NATO policy...chevron_right

Given the Trump administration’s avowed goal to “eradicate radical Islamic terrorism,” this paper explores the unintended consequences such terminology might have on official US policy. While previous US administrations sought to avoid...chevron_right

This article looks at 1) the climate-related problems Hong Kong may soon face, and 2) how the megacity’s ability to deal with them might be shaped by its Special Administrative Region (SAR) status within Chine. That status, it should be remembered, runs out in 2047 and...chevron_right

This backgrounder reviews the US’ refugee system. More specifically, it explores 1) the country’s definition of a refugee; 2) how refugees are screened and approved for entry; 3) how many of them are allowed into...chevron_right

Given the possibility that the Trump administration may soon tilt the US into a new period of isolationism, this paper analyzes how South Asian states should prepare themselves for potential shifts in...chevron_right

This article argues the case for Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) in the EU, which would allow a group of member states to deepen their defense cooperation within the bounds of Brussels’ existing treaty provisions. The virtue of PESCO is that...chevron_right

This bulletin evaluates the feasibility and potential impact of the Trump administration’s anticipated changes to US climate policy. Although an official withdrawal from the Paris Agreement seems unlikely, the American government may...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the changes to Turkey’s foreign policy since the resignation of Prime Minster Davutoglu in May 2016 and the attempted coup d’état that followed in July. Basically, Ankara has adopted a more pragmatic and ad-hoc approach where...chevron_right

This paper analyzes Moldovan President Dodon’s hostility towards the Association Agreement with the EU – an agreement which has been in force since July 2016 and which grants his country access to the European market. Basically, the pro-Russia Dodon wants to...chevron_right