Publications

This publication highlights that at the 2020 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference (RevCon), the NPT parties can be expected to produce a document, approved by consensus, that revie...chevron_right

Are displaced persons in Afghanistan more vulnerable to radicalization and mobilization to violence? To address this question, this report — based on surveys and interviews involving more than 1400 re...chevron_right

This RAD issue looks at grain exports from Russia. First, Miranda Svanidze, Linde Götz and Florian Schierhorn argue that the mobilization of Russia’s grain export potential requires an improvement in the functioning of the country’s grain market. Second, Maximilian Heigermoser and Linde Götz write that since the turn of the millennium, Russia has become the world’s largest wheat exporter. The authors also suggest it is not yet clear if current trends could result in Russia’s exercise of market power and price distortions on the international wheat market.chevron_right

This issue of the RAD includes two articles on climate change and Russia. Vladimir Otrachshenko and Olga Popova first point out that Russia is a key partner in global efforts on mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change. However, our authors are skeptical whether the Russian population and the Russian economy can adapt to the steadily increasing influence of global warming. In the second article, Marianna Poberezhskaya discusses climate change discourse in Russia, observing that such discourse at the national level has been limited and delayed.chevron_right

This issue of the RAD focuses on Russia-Ukraine relations. First, André Härtel discusses recent developments in the Donbas conflict. He posits that as of yet there is no clear path forward as Ukrainian president Zelensky is still formulating policies, Russia seems to benefit from the status quo, and the West seems more focused on other issues. Second, Julia Kusznir analyzes the progress of the ongoing negotiations for a new gas transit contract between Ukraine and Russia. Different interests, viewpoints and hurdles have so far prevented the signing of a new treaty.chevron_right

The articles in this Conflict Trends edition address 1) the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to create a single continental market for goods and services; 2) the need to build state resilience regarding terrorism in southern and eastern Africa; 3) youth perceptions of the electoral and political system in South Africa; 4) if amnesties, as used in conflict settlements, are compatible with the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights; 5) human-wildlife conflict and wildlife conservation in Namibia, and 6) the history of Biafran secessionist activity.chevron_right

This paper outlines that the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will depend on the decisions of great power competitors—the US, China and Russia—global trends, and the management of uncertainties ...chevron_right

This edition of the Canadian Military Journal features articles on 1) the ‘weaponization’ of information and narrative, with a focus on the challenge this creates for the Canadian Armed Forces; 2) the...chevron_right

Julian Kamasa writes that rapidly increasing mobility, especially with regards to air traffic, poses new challenges for the border agencies in Europe. New technologies may help to manage the movement of people and ensure security. As a Schengen member, Switzerland can benefit from these developments. However, Kamasa notes that a number of adaptations are requiredchevron_right

This report presents insights and analyses on peace processes that involve multiple societal levels or “tracks” ranging from high-level diplomatic negotiations to community-based peacebuilding. More specifically, the authors draw these insights from a retreat with practitioners involved in dialogue, negotiation or mediation initiatives in Colombia, Myanmar, Syria, Ukraine and Zimbabwe, as well as representatives from the Folke Bernadotte Academy, swisspeace, the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue and the CSS.chevron_right

Lisa Watanabe writes that China’s presence in the Middle East is on the rise, particularly in the framework of its Belt and Road Initiative. As the US draws down its commitments in the region, Europe will need to consider what greater Chinese involvement in the region means for its interests.chevron_right

The articles of this edition of the CTC Sentinel focus on 1) the August 2019 terrorist attack that targeted the Hispanic community at a Walmart in El Paso in the US as well as what it highlights about...chevron_right

Am 19. Dezember 2019 führte der russische Präsident Wladimir Putin seine 15. Jahrespressekonferenz vor 1.895 geladenen Journalisten durch. Mit Blick auf das Jahr 2024, an dem seine gegenwärtige Amtsze...chevron_right

Diese Publikation untersucht eine Befragung von 1.600 Personen in ganz Russland im Juli 2019 über die Notwendigkeit von Veränderung in Politik und Wirtschaft: Laut einer Umfrage vom Juli 2019 plädiere...chevron_right

This publication tackles the question of why Ethiopia has witnessed spiraling ethnic violence since 2018, in part coinciding with the onset of political liberalization in the country. Key findings inc...chevron_right