Publications

This paper examines the Australian-aid-funded Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC), which finances and conducts vocational training in Pacific island developing countries. The authors examine th...chevron_right

This paper explores options for how to assess global public opinion as well as how to use this information as a means for improving the decisions of international bodies and national governments regar...chevron_right

This brief looks at the problems associated with generating and accessing quality data in sub-Saharan Africa. The authors attribute these to: 1) national statistics offices having limited independence...chevron_right

Will countries in the Indian Ocean region resist a permanent Chinese naval presence there, at least during this decade? That’s likely, observes the CSS’ Prem Mahadevan, but states that have significant trade relations with Beijing might find it increasingly difficult to resist its demands for access to their ports.chevron_right

Prime Minister Abe’s attempts to free Japan from its traditional military self-restraint have raised fears both at home and abroad, writes the CSS’ Michael Haas. The concerns reflect the difficulties Tokyo now faces in balancing military rebirth with moderation.chevron_right

This brief looks at federal fiscal institutions in Russia and their evolution since 1993. The author summarizes the main features of these institutions, explaining the relationship between the federal...chevron_right

This report assesses the revolutionary potential, risks and management of nanotechnology and examines whether this technology could pose a threat to US hegemony. The authors examine and compare US tec...chevron_right

This paper provides input into a UK government review of the EU's competencies. It specifically looks at EU policies on 1) single market for goods, 2) external trade, 3) transport policy, 4) the envir...chevron_right

This commentary tests Belgian economist Paul De Grauwe’s eurozone fragility hypothesis which states that member countries of a monetary union (such as the eurozone) are highly vulnerable to a self-ful...chevron_right

This paper examines how peace mediators and mediation teams can increase participation in peace negotiations to ensure more sustainable peace agreements. To this end, the author examines 1) who to inc...chevron_right

This paper explains why and how conflict analysis can help third parties resolve armed conflicts. In doing so, it also highlights what the third party’s analysis should focus on – i.e., the context an...chevron_right

This paper explores the legal and political problems associated with interdicting international cybercrime. More specifically, and in order to illustrate the ‘real world’ difficulties of both investig...chevron_right

This paper identifies countries likely to act as swing states in the global Internet governance debate. This debate, initiated in the 2012 World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT), ...chevron_right

This brief discusses the evolution of the IMF's lending practices. Drawing on past financial crises, the authors explain the various approaches the IMF uses to restructure sovereign debt and deal with...chevron_right

This brief presents a historical overview of the evolution of police structures in Bosnia and assesses past attempts at police reform in the country. It suggests that since the 2012 closing of the EU ...chevron_right