Publications

This backgrounder explains the important role gender mainstreaming plays in security sector reform (SSR). In particular, it explains the interrelationships that exist between gender equality, SSR, int...chevron_right

2360. This backgrounder explains how parliaments can apply the principles of good governance to their nation's security sector. More specifically, the text's author explains 1) how parliaments can use...chevron_right

In today’s primer, Fairlie Chappuis provides a concise introduction to the topic of security sector reform (SSR). More specifically, she covers 1) the origins and reasons behind SSR; 2) what makes it different from other kinds of security reform; and 3) the instances when it should apply.chevron_right

This backgrounder highlights the different roles the justice sector can play in facilitating effective security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR). More specifically, it explains...chevron_right

This backgrounder explains why gender equality is a constituent part of effective security sector governance (SSG), in all contexts. More specifically, it explains 1) what these two conditions have in...chevron_right

Although police organizations differ in every country, this backgrounder explains how the principles behind effective security sector governance (SSG) and "democratic policing" can be universally appl...chevron_right

This backgrounder provides different perspectives on how security actors can facilitate effective security sector governance (SSG). More specifically, the text clarifies 1) who these actors are; 2) wh...chevron_right

This paper explains that Germany and EU are currently facing a refugee crisis that is overwhelming the population and threatening to destabilize Europe. The author believes that to stem the migration ...chevron_right

This paper sets out a roadmap for a proactive counter-espionage plan for use by business organizations. The author explains that the implementation of this roadmap gives businesses an extra layer of p...chevron_right

Dieser Bericht fasst die neusten Entwicklungen zu Putins Finanzierung von russischen Nichtregierungsorganisationen (NGOs) und seine Pläne zur Gründung einer staatlichen Jugendorganisation zusammen, we...chevron_right

This paper discusses the idea and concept of China’s proposed “Belt and Road (BR)” initiative or the Global Economic Strategy, which comprises of two main components – the Silk Road Economic Belt (SRE...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the recent reports that there are huge oil deposits in the Golan Heights and Jezreel Valley, which may bode well for Israel’s economy. Although there are obvious questions over Isr...chevron_right

In diesem Interview kommentiert Ralph Thiele die Entwicklungen in Syrien und dem Irak und der Flüchtlingskrise. Insbesondere analysiert er 1) Wachstum und Export von Terrorismus, den so genannten isla...chevron_right

Our partners at the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) have published their latest Global Terrorism Index. The text 1) provides a detailed analysis of the changing nature of terrorism since 2000, and 2) relies on four types of metrics to break down the assaults that have occurred.chevron_right

This paper looks at the smuggling of refugees and migrants into Europe as a business. Among other things, the text’s author discusses 1) the demographics of those making the journey, including the rou...chevron_right