Publications

This paper briefly traces the evolution of Indonesia-Singapore relations since the 1960s and identifies key lessons learned to help guide the next five decades of engagement between the two nations. Among other issues, the author addresses the impact on Indonesia-Singapore...chevron_right

Since June 5, 2017, a number of Arab countries, led by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, have been enforcing a diplomatic and economic boycott of Qatar. However, this paper outlines how Qatar, like many other countries that have faced economic...chevron_right

This paper argues that Egypt should embrace a comprehensive counterinsurgency (COIN) approach to deal with groups affiliated with the so-called Islamic State operating in the Sinai Peninsula. The author also outlines 1) how Egypt’s current counterterrorism effortschevron_right

Despite persistent tensions in contemporary US-Russian relations, are there opportunities for strategic cooperation between Washington and Moscow? To answer this question, this report explores possible areas for US-Russia collaboration within Europe, the Middle East...chevron_right

This paper looks at the implications for Israel of Iran’s increasing engagement and influence in Syria brought about by Tehran’s involvement in the Syrian civil war. More specifically, the author reviews 1) Israel’s concerns about Iranian engagement in the...chevron_right

This paper looks at how the terrorist Maute Group in the Philippines has adopted the tactics and strategies used by the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. The authors particularly highlights four such strategies the Maute Group has used in its fight...chevron_right

The US has a long history of engaging in irregular wars and countering insurgencies, one that even predates the nation’s existence. While many of these efforts were successful, explains this publication, others were not. In light of this, the text's author here assesses...chevron_right

This paper argues that threats posed by terrorism, cybersecurity, Russian assertiveness and a decreased US role in Europe have increased European countries' demand for arms. The authors then highlight how this trend has resulted in a marked increase...chevron_right

This paper examines the social roots of America’s growing domestic terrorism threat. More specifically, it does so by looking at three conditions of social functionality - identity, community and purpose...chevron_right

This article examines the history of Russian-Myanmar relations and Moscow’s perception of Myanmar’s ongoing democratization process. The text’s author concludes that the case of Myanmar-Russia relations is instructive as it highlights several of the key hurdles that...chevron_right

As negotiations for a joint China-ASEAN Code of Conduct continue, this study explores opportunities for the coordinated development of new measures to prevent future disruptive maritime incidents in the region.chevron_right

This paper asks whether or not nations should regard state-sponsored disinformation campaigns as a core security issue, on a par with cyber and terrorist threats. The author also looks at how Singapore can secure itself against...chevron_right

The paper focuses on what the US’ June 2017 announcement that it would leave the Paris Agreement could mean for the future of the global climate policy regime. To inform this review, the author also briefly examines the limited success of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol...chevron_right

This paper highlights that members of US Congress and individuals within the Trump administration have called for regime change in Iran. However, the text’s authors contend that Washington would be wise not to adopt an approach towards Tehran that involves efforts...chevron_right

Following President Hassan Rouhani’s reelection in Iran’s 2017 national elections, this paper examines Tehran’s efforts to overcome its economic isolation and attract Western investment. The author also 1) assesses potential investment opportunities...chevron_right