Publications

Given the large numbers of refugees who entered Europe in 2015, this paper looks back at the experiences of five Western European countries – Austria, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden – that integrated Bosnian refugees into their labor markets in the early 1990s. The overall results of the study show that 1) the integration process was a success; 2) under favorable integration policies and labor market conditions, immigrant employment rates...chevron_right

This commentary contends that the expected economic policies of the incoming Trump administration may actually benefit the economies of eurozone countries. Trump's plan to implement sweeping tax cuts, subsidize infrastructure investment and...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the risks posed to Central Asia by the power transitions that occurred in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in the summer of 2016. It reciprocally argues, however, that the Kyrgyz Parliament’s interest in a constitutional referendum and...chevron_right

This piece explains how Russia’s recent actions in Eastern Europe, including its significant military build-up along its Western border and in the enclave of Kaliningrad, have rattled numerous stakeholders. The text particularly explores...chevron_right

This directory highlights the capacity-building and assistance programs that African States can rely on in order to thwart the spread and use of chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological weapons. More specifically, the directory provides...chevron_right

This text describes the composition and structure of the Ukrainian armed forces, their present lack of preparedness, and their resulting inability to match the capabilities of the Russian military. Given the pressures which...chevron_right

This paper explores the economic and strategic dimensions of mega-free trade agreements (mega-FTAs). According to the text’s authors, the rising complexity of global trade relations has encouraged the formation of these agreements as an indirect way to liberalize trade. Given this tendency, the...chevron_right

The title says it all – i.e., the failed December 2016 constitutional referendum in Italy wasn’t an anti-establishment vote per se. After all, 1) its chief proponent – Prime Minister Renzi – first emerged as an anti-establishment leader, and 2) the proposed reform was...chevron_right

Well, what are the “prospects and challenges” of Lithuania’s new government, which is headed by the center-right Union of Farmers and Greens (LVŽS)? According to this bulletin, the post-October 2016 LVŽS-LSDP (Social Democratic Party) coalition government may...chevron_right

This commentary reviews President Erdogan’s systematic purging and restructuring of major Turkish institutions – including the army, intelligence services and Ministry of the Interior – since the failed military coup in July 2016. Among other benefits, the purges...chevron_right

Why have Japan’s government and businesses been so critical of the UK’s decision to leave the EU? This text argues that it’s because Brexit will change the ‘operating landscape’ for Japan and create huge uncertainty for the country. Given these truths, the UK government...chevron_right

This backgrounder reviews the often fraught relationship between China and Taiwan. It specifically discusses 1) the One China principle, which continues to assert that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the PRC; 2) Taiwan's historical relationship to China, which has fueled...chevron_right

This comprehensive volume, which covers the key concepts, dynamics and topics which define international relations (IR), is an ideal go-text for students of the discipline, particularly those who are relative neophytes. The text’s numerous chapters range...chevron_right

This text contemplates the more prominent role the new Spanish government can play in the EU. The paper’s author argues that the previous ‘non-paper’ government had a largely negative impact on Spain’s regional influence, primarily because...chevron_right

This piece focuses on the collective agency of young people in the occupied Palestinian territories (OPT). More specifically, the paper’s author 1) describes the contextual and structural constraints youth organizations...chevron_right