Publications

The topics covered in this edition of the Journal of Conflictology include: 1) an analysis of how terrorists select their targets; 2) the tension in Afghanistan between conflict resolution and the pro...chevron_right

What lessons can history teach us about humanitarian engagement? Today, Ashley Jackson and Eleanor Davy look at different case studies in order to improve our ability to apply counterterrorism laws and policies, perform stabilization activities, and negotiate with armed non-state actors.chevron_right

This brief explores how an understanding of humanitarian history can strengthen critical analysis of humanitarian policy by challenging assumptions and helping to think through complexity. It argues f...chevron_right

This publication looks at humanitarian challenges in Yemen in the context of the country’s political transition process. It includes a series of reports analyzing issues such as the risks to medical p...chevron_right

This brief reviews the humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia's annexation of Crimea. Among other things, it looks at 1) population displacements; 2) deteriorating livelihoods; and 3) the huma...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of the threat posed to the Nigerian state by the terrorist group Boko Haram. The author also briefly examines the effect which the upcoming elections in 2015 may have o...chevron_right

This issue reviews key bilateral relationships in East Asia, as well as relations between countries in this region and the US, from January to April 2014. The articles focus on economic, political and...chevron_right

This paper discusses the importance of Rare Earth Elements (REE) as a critical strategic resource in Asia. The author examines 1) what REEs are; 2) applications of REEs in defense technologies; 3) how...chevron_right

This paper examines the actors involved in the negotiations to bring about peace in Afghanistan - including the Afghan government, insurgency forces, the US and NATO - and their interests in mapping o...chevron_right

Following the political crisis and protests that led to the removal of President Yanukovych from power in Ukraine in early 2014, this paper examines the potential for the occurrence of something simil...chevron_right

This document presents the key findings of a seminar on the applicability of the Polish and European reconciliation experiences and mechanisms to reconciliation in East Asia, where historical disputes...chevron_right

This paper discusses Central European states’ success in implementing the Nuclear Security Summit’s (NSS) goals. The author first presents the origins and goals of the NSS and the main features of the...chevron_right

This report analyzes the content of Egyptian history books and course curricula in the wake of the country's 2011 uprising. It concludes that the changes have been insignificant, which may mean that t...chevron_right

Esta revista contiene artículos que discuten la Estrategia de Seguridad Nacional 2013 de España. Los artículos se enfocan particularmente en los siguientes temas: conflictos armados, proliferación de ...chevron_right

This issue looks at political violence and terrorism in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Islamic terrorism. The articles focus on: 1) assessing extremism and the hierarchy of the Salafi-jiha...chevron_right