Publications

This paper draws on open-source Chinese-language documents to examine China’s strategy for developing and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) technology for military applications. The text’s author also 1) reflects on what this strategy could mean...chevron_right

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) may have halted Iran’s progress towards a nuclear weapon. But what broader strategy should the US adopt towards Iran to protect its interests in the Middle East? This report responds...chevron_right

While geopolitical considerations still influence the public debate about Nord Stream 2, in the EU, the topic has shifted to a rather technical discussion of energy market regulation. Indeed, this article contends that within the political organs of the EU...chevron_right

This analysis proposes a method of conceptualizing cyberweapons with an aim to help policymakers and practitioners improve their responses to cyber incidents. More specifically, this method moves beyond technical, abstract or legal definitions of cyberweapons, and instead focuses on two conditions: the intent of an actor using the cyberweapon and its impact. The paper additionally 1) provides an empirical grounding for this set of conditions by applying it to a series of well-known and documented cyber incidents; and 2) explores three core trends identified in this empirical exercise.chevron_right

This article argues that Chinese President Xi Jinping has not only strengthened his domestic authority, he also appears to be discarding Deng Xiaoping’s foreign policy of restraint. At the same time, US President Trump’s policies have weakened the US’ ability...chevron_right

Due to global mobility and the deeply interconnected nature of the contemporary world, national efforts do not suffice to keep infectious disease such as Ebola, SARS or H1N1 from spreading across borders. As a result, states must coordinate their efforts to identifychevron_right

The massive expansion of shale oil extraction in the US marked the beginning of a global glut in the petroleum markets. According to this article, this is just one of many factors raising the pressure on OPEC and other oil producers. So, how has OPEC responded...chevron_right

The articles in this CEJISS issue focus on 1) the impact of international energy relations –and particularly EU-Russia energy ties- on politics, IR theory and economics; 2) what factors shapes the Czech Republic’s perception of Israel as well aschevron_right

This edition of the CTC focuses on 1) how jihadist groups like the so-called Islamic State fail to learn from their mistakes and undermine their own objectives in conflict; 2) the implications of Iran’s formalization and expansion of its Shi`a foreign fighter...chevron_right

This report examines US trade policy during the first ten months of Donald Trump’s presidency, up to early November 2017. The text’s authors find that Trump has already implemented many of the pledges he made on trade during the 2016 presidential election.chevron_right

This book explores what diplomacy today can learn from how this practice had adapted to changing circumstances and national interests throughout history. More specifically, the text's author draws lessons from 1) how historical political changes have influenced...chevron_right

This study examines the origins and evolution of both China and the US’ foreign aid programs, and how Beijing has posed a challenge to the Western aid system in recent times. The author contends that the US and China have followed nearly parallel paths...chevron_right

This paper looks at the evolution of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PeSCo) and its potential ramifications for EU operations and capability development. More specifically, the authors focus on 1) how PeSCo differs from other forms of defense cooperation...chevron_right

This study analyzes the implications for security and reform in Ukraine created by the two approaches to “decentralization” currently in use in the country. More specifically, the two approaches are 1) the one stipulated by the Minsk agreement, particularly...chevron_right

What role should naval forces and coast guards play in addressing contemporary migrant crises? In order to address this question, this paper examines 1) how naval forces conduct humanitarian operations aimed at securing territorial waters against criminals at sea...chevron_right