Publications

The four articles in this edition of the CTC Sentinel address 1) US’ counterterrorism strategy since 9/11; 2) the resilience of the Islamic State Khorasan (ISK), despite leadership losses; 3) what mot...chevron_right

In this report, Adam Segal presents the findings and recommendations of a task force of experts on how the US can prevent itself from falling behind its competitors in technological innovation. To remain the predominant power in a range of emerging technologies, the task force argues that Washington needs to advance a national innovation strategy based on four pillars: 1) restoring federal funding for research and development; 2) attracting and educating a science and technology workforce; 3) supporting technology adoption in the defense sector, and 4) bolstering and scaling technology alliances.chevron_right

This publication examines the public opinion of EU citizens regarding foreign affairs and security policy. Key insights include 1) that European voters believe that there is a growing case for a more ...chevron_right

This publication examines public opinion in Spain concerning migration. Key insights include 1) that Spaniards are relatively open towards migration, but the policy challenge for their government invo...chevron_right

This publication argues that the multilateral system is facing three interconnected crises: 1) a crisis of power, as global shifts in economic and political weight erode the bases of the system; 2) a ...chevron_right

This book features nine chapters on NATO-EU cooperation, focusing on areas of interaction identified in the two organizations’ Joint Declarations of 2016 and 2018. More specifically, the topics covered include EU-NATO interaction regarding hybrid threats; operational cooperation; cyberspace; defense capability development; defense-industrial cooperation; capacity building of partner countries and organizations; counterterrorism; and the women, peace and security agenda. In assessing theses areas, the text also addresses recent achievements, challenges and ways forward in EU-NATO cooperation.chevron_right

This publication reflects on Iran’s geopolitical aspirations. The text’s author contends that 1) Tehran is currently balancing between the publicized confrontation with the US in the Persian Gulf and ...chevron_right

Diese Publikation analysiert die Resultate der russischen Wahlen vom September 2019. Schlüsselerkenntnisse sind, unter anderem 1) dass für die Machtpartei „Einiges Russland“, die aufgrund ihrer Unpopu...chevron_right

Diese Publikation erläutert 1) dass das neu verhandelte Freihandelsabkommen mit den Ländern des südamerikanischen Wirtschaftsblocks Mercosur der Europäischen Union ermöglicht, sich in Lateinamerika ge...chevron_right

This publication contends that the Middle East crossed a profound threshold in September 2019. To outline why, the text’s author addresses 1) the significance of attendance of the Shiite-Iraqi leader ...chevron_right

This publication examines what the text’s author agues is China’s recent and planned diplomatic strategy to help it become the global hegemon by 2049. Key points include 1) that Beijing has resigned i...chevron_right

Based on philosophical theories and observations, this publication provides an analysis of the characteristics of the post-truth phenomenon and its prominence. It closes with an alternative definition...chevron_right

Based on lessons from the Western Cape’s After School Game Changer (ASGC), an initiative optimizing after-school programs for youths, this publication makes a case for the importance of collaboration ...chevron_right

This publication explores how organizations translate theories and ideas associated with preventing and countering violent extremism (PVE/CVE) into practical efforts to achieve their intended results ...chevron_right

In September 2018, more than 100 UN member states signed the Declaration of Shared Commitments as part of the secretary-general’s Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative. This publication takes stock...chevron_right