Publications

This paper outlines the prerequisites for effective and sustainable public-private partnerships in the area of public security and provide recommendations on how to modernize and broaden public-privat...chevron_right

This paper discusses the policies of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan towards Afghanistan, as well as the contributions these countries have made to the military campaig...chevron_right

This paper examines the reason why Israel and Hezbollah have remained at peace since 2006, even though they have not addressed the causes of their previous conflicts. The author argues that conflict h...chevron_right

Why should we worry about the threats posed by Islamist extremists in Bosnia-Herzegovina? According to Leslie Lebl, two reasons stand out – the close ties that exist between senior Bosniak figures and the likes of the Muslim Brotherhood, and Islamism’s ongoing contribution to the country’s overall dysfunction.chevron_right

This monograph addresses the future of President Vladimir Putin's position in Russia and his style of politics - marked by personal rule and relationships - as well as how this could affect the direct...chevron_right

In the case of private military and security companies, what tasks should they be permitted to perform and how should their personnel be held accountable in conflict zones, both administratively and legally? Today, Thomas Mockaitis grapples with these thorny questionschevron_right

This monograph explores the major structural reforms the Russian military has undergone since 2008 and concludes that they have been driven by flawed interpretations of the threats the country faces. ...chevron_right

This paper reviews the resurgence of al-Qaeda in Iraq and Syria since 2010 and argues that while the terrorist organization’s affiliates now occupy more territory in the Arab world than at any time in...chevron_right

Diese Ausgabe des Dossiers „Suisseurope“ der Direktion für europäische Angelegenheiten (DEA) beinhaltet Interviews mit CVP-Nationalrätin Elisabeth Schneider-Schneiter und SVP-Nationalrat Yves Nidegger...chevron_right

This paper examines the adequacy, quality and relevance of research conducted between 1985 and 2010 on the health of rural-urban migrants in China. It finds that despite a substantial increase in volu...chevron_right

This paper examines whether fiscal capacity and performance in developing countries has any impact on donor aid allocation decisions. After reviewing the relevant literature, it gives a statistical an...chevron_right

This paper examines the relationship between rural-urban migration and health in Thailand. It analyzes data on the physical and mental health of 2397 individuals between 2005 and 2009 and finds that m...chevron_right

This report looks at the future prospects of the problem-choked Afghan National Police (ANP), particularly in a post-ISAF environment. The report initially argues that the international community’s ef...chevron_right

This report discusses the possibilities for using an Islamic perspective to promote women’s rights in Afghanistan. The author argues that despite the challenges involved in this approach, Islamic law ...chevron_right

This report explores the role new technologies, such as the internet, mobile phones, Facebook and Twitter, are playing in increasing participation in constitution-making. More specifically, the author...chevron_right