Publications

This paper argues that despite Japan’s lifting of restrictions on defense exports in 2014, sales of Japanese defense products overseas have yet to see a significant rise. To provide insight into why this is the case, the authors 1) focus on the contradiction...chevron_right

This report presents an updated and expanded version of PRIO’s Urban Social Disorder (USD) dataset. The dataset provides a record of 9,018 urban social unrest events, such as demonstrations and riots, in capitals and other major cities across the developing...chevron_right

This report assesses the potential of green technologies for use in military applications by small nations. More specifically, it does so by looking at 1) how such technologies –including camelina-derived biofuels...chevron_right

The articles in this edition of the CTTA focus on 1) the impact of the so-called Islamic State’s ideology in South Asia, including its role in the spread of Salafi-jihadism in urban areas; 2) how violent-extremist groups distort Islamic theological doctrines...chevron_right

This report explores the factors contributing to violent conflict and political violence at the local level in three districts in Bangladesh: Sylhet, Sunamganj and Rajshahi. The piece also assesses the potential for business actors...chevron_right

In der wissenschaftlichen Literatur wird die Politik der »Tschetschenisierung« in der Putin-Ära unterschiedlich bewertet. Betrachtet man die Stellung Tschetscheniens gegenüber der seit Anfang der 2000...chevron_right

This volume includes five policy briefs that explore Japan’s complex balancing act between its short-term need for nuclear deterrence and long-term desire for global nuclear disarmament. More specifically, the articles focus on 1) why it is not in Japan’s interests...chevron_right

In this publication, six experts from industry, government, academia and the legal sector delve into several key target areas of cybersecurity and critical infrastructure—namely system integrity, the ...chevron_right

The rapidly advancing field of AI and machine learning has significant implications for the role of autonomy in weapon systems. States face the daunting task of trying to understand the legal, policy...chevron_right

This report looks at the evolving status of Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATAs), a region that has been a hotbed of militancy and insurgency since 2002. More specifically, the piece highlights 1) the area’s unique status within Pakistan...chevron_right

The three articles in this edition of the RAD look at 1) the “people’s republics” of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, arguing that though they may be best described as Russian puppet states, Moscow’s denial of formal...chevron_right

This article looks at the ongoing transitions from conflict to peace in Liberia and Sierra Leone. More specifically, it does so to provide case studies on how the United Nations (UN) can help ensure successful transitions, not only from peacekeeping...chevron_right

This report examines the extent of the threat posed by cyberattacks to Norway’s petroleum sector. More specifically, the text addresses this issue by exploring 1) the geopolitical climate facing Norway, including the cybersecurity...chevron_right

This paper argues that Brexit increases the risk that important EU legal standards which help protect rights in areas such personal privacy, worker and non-discrimination will be diluted, amended or even repealed in the UK. The author stresses that these...chevron_right

This publication explores the risks autonomous technology (AT) poses to global society. More specifically, the text’s authors discuss 1) what the terms ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI) and ‘autonomous t...chevron_right