Publications

This article contends that a budding crisis in Iraqi Kurdistan has the potential to overshadow the ongoing war in Syria if it develops into a military conflict. Indeed, the author asserts that this is so as a conflict related to Kurdish independence could 1) draw...chevron_right

This publication reflects on the BALUSA Group’s 8-year long effort to provide policy recommendations aimed at normalizing Indo-Pakistani relations. More specifically, the author traces the individual contributions made by BALUSA’s senior Indian, Pakistani...chevron_right

This paper takes stock of international reactions to North Korea’s July 2017 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) tests. The author contends that while some view these tests as a wake-up call regarding North Korean capabilities, those following the situation knew...chevron_right

In this monograph, W Seth Carus examines the history of biological warfare and related weapons development programs. The three sections of the paper focus on 1) the period between prehistory and 1900, highlighting how resort to biological warfare in this era was rare...chevron_right

This paper examines growing concerns among Latin American states regarding the US’ regional policy changes under the Trump administration. Indeed, the author notes that a number of recent moves by Washington have been of particular concern, including the US’ recent...chevron_right

This paper explores how Europe’s illiberal democratic leaders have managed to retain popular support and secure political success. According to the author, the key reason for these leaders’ political success is that these regimes, despite positioning themselves...chevron_right

This paper sheds light on China’s main goals and policy positions within the global cyberspace arena. The text suggests that in addition to tightening state control over Internet usage within its borders in order to restrict the flow of information, Beijing also...chevron_right

This paper contends that North Korea’s development of nuclear capabilities is creating three significant risks related to 1) disruptions to regional stability; 2) the potential environmental repercussions of fissile material...chevron_right

This paper examines the potential applications of big data by national security communities, with a particular focus on this technology´s possible use by Australia. The topics covered include 1) how to tackle the problem of the sheer size of the data available; 2) key trends in big data...chevron_right

This paper examines Israel’s response to the 2017 Temple Mount crisis and what lessons the country should learn from this situation to enhance its crisis prevention policies. Key insights outlined by the author include 1) that tensions emerged between the different...chevron_right

This paper suggests that US-China competition may dominate regional dynamics in the Asia Pacific. However, the text´s author suggests that America´s withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the launch of China´s One Belt One Road...chevron_right

This Crisis Group report analyzes the current situation in Cameroon, where protests and strikes related to sectoral demands have escalated into a political crisis over the marginalization of the country’s Anglophone minority. It also 1) highlights how the crisis’ roots lie...chevron_right

The articles in this SSQ issue focus on 1) why US nuclear policy must shift away from progressive reductions and towards the deterrence of enemies and the assurance of allies; 2) the role of nuclear-armed cruise missiles in US nuclear strategy, particularly...chevron_right

Should the US require the Russia Today (RT) media organization to register as an ‘agent of a foreign principle’? To answer this question, this publication examines 1) the extent of RT’s autonomy from the Russian government; 2) RT’s organizational structure...chevron_right

This paper argues that the US is ill-prepared to deal with how climate change will lead to the displacement of people within the country. Indeed, the author claims there is no dedicated funding, lead agency or policy framework to assist communities in need of relocation.chevron_right