Publications

This publication argues that the Trump administration’s push for a Saudi-led, anti-Iranian “Arab NATO" is emblematic of an increasingly destabilizing and militarized US policy toward the Middle East. The author suggests that while the US and the members...chevron_right

This publication explores China’s long-standing desire to establish itself as the global hegemon. Following a brief overview of Beijing’s past efforts to restore Chinese prominence since the 1970’s, the author offers key insights into the state’s recent...chevron_right

Diese Publikation bietet eine umfangreiche Analyse der vorhergesehenen Erhöhung des Renteneintrittsalter in Russland. Männer sollen bis zum Jahr 2028 statt mit 60 mit 65 Jahren in Rente gehen dürfen u...chevron_right

This publication contends that China is watching carefully as the Syrian army begins operation in the al Qaeda safe haven of Idlib province. At stake for China and Central Asian countries is the large presence of Uzbek and Chinese Uyghur militants that may return to Asia. Moreover...chevron_right

In this interview, Peter Roell, President of the ISPSW, discusses new developments on the Korean Peninsula regarding a range of international political, economic and military issues. In the text, Roell outlines his skepticism regarding the possibilities...chevron_right

This publication reflects on the annual meeting of China’s senior leaders at Beidaihe that took place in August 2018. Key insights include 1) that Chinese President Xi Jinping had the Chinese leadership embrace the tenants of his grand strategy and national priorities at the meeting...chevron_right

This publication examines South Korea’s move to help bring about a new regional order that not only embraces North Korea, but also reduces the role of the US. Key insights include that 1) South Korean President Moon Jae-In is convinced that Kim Jong-Un shares his vision for inter-Korean...chevron_right

The paper contends that the erosion of support for Israel among the liberal American public as well as Israel’s position in political discussion between Republicans and Democrats could undermine Israel’s special relationship with the US in the medium and long term. To preserve the US-Israeli...chevron_right

This report considers the tools and processes that the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the UN Department of Field Support (DFS) currently use to assess the performance of senior personnel, individual units and peacekeeping operations. It also proposes a methodologychevron_right

The articles in this issue focus on 1) why some groups incorporate terrorism hoaxes – which are incidents that are believed to be serious acts of terrorism, but do not actually involve any direct risk...chevron_right

In this publication, Owen Frazer and Mark Owen provide guidance on how to understand the religious dimensions of conflict and take them into consideration in peacebuilding. More specifically, the authors 1) examine key definitions and principles; 2) offer a systematic method for identifying and collecting data on how religion contributes to driving conflict and may assist in peacebuilding; and 3) provide case studies from Chad, Northern Ireland, Myanmar, Syria and Thailand to illustrate how each step of this method works.chevron_right

This YES edition reviews the actors, policies and institutions that underpinned the EU’s foreign and security policies in 2017. These include details about the organizational aspects of the European External Action Service (EEAS), EU partners, restrictive measures, geographic instruments, CSDP missions and operations, EU agencies and bodies, the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, and more.chevron_right

This publication, which relies on a dataset of over 13,000 propaganda releases, highlights the setbacks the so-called Islamic State has faced as its production of propaganda has continued to rise and fall since 2014. The report finds that in July 2018, the group’s production of official...chevron_right

This issue of the Caucasus Analytical Digest addresses the international dimension to gauge the perceived reactions to Armenia’s velvet revolution, as well as expected changes in Armenia’s regional setting: 1) the first article addresses the main issues that the revolutionary movement now in power faces in Armenian foreign policy and traces the challenges ahead; 2) the second contribution looks at how Azerbaijani political elites perceived changes in Armenian domestic politics; 3) the third piece, on Georgia, argues as to why events in Armenia will have little impact on Georgia; 4) the fourth text argues that the EU is being fundamentally challenged in its ability to diffuse its normative standards on democracy, human rights, and rule of law in its vicinity; 5) the fifth article looks at the reasons why the Armenian revolution was largely unnoticed in Moscow.chevron_right

The publication examines China's bid to achieve water security by harnessing supplies from trans-boundary rivers. More specifically, the author assesses relevant domestic Chinese water policies and damming initiatives, and further highlights...chevron_right