Publications

Using the results from previous state and national elections, this paper speculates on how the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh will vote in the 2014 national elections.chevron_right

This commentary discusses the advantages and risks associated with the adoption of nuclear energy by Asian countries. The author first discusses some of the benefits of this type of energy, such as i...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the importance of complementing nuclear power development with national public awareness and education efforts in Southeast Asia. The author first explains why nuclear energy...chevron_right

This study reviews disputes in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines as well as China and Vietnam, and how these countries have attempted to manage these disputes. The author argues th...chevron_right

This paper identifies and analyzes a range of external stress factors, such as illicit financial flows, illicit trade in conflict resources, illicit drugs trade and international arms flows, that can ...chevron_right

This report analyzes the sanctions the US and the UN have imposed on Iran and the debate over whether they have led to changes in Tehran’s policies, particularly in terms of its willingness to negotia...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the Australian Prime Minister’s visit to Japan, South Korea and China in April 2014, which, it argues, successfully made up for previous diplomatic tensions. The author state...chevron_right

Cette note analyse les origines ainsi que les conséquences de l’effondrement de l’État centrafricain en 2003. Face à une crise humanitaire et l’intensification de conflits confessionnels, les auteurs ...chevron_right

This brief examines the role Myanmar's military has played and is playing in the country's political-economic transformation. It contends that although the military did indeed initiate the reform proc...chevron_right

This paper argues that it is wrong to just assume that it is beneficial for the US to maintain its alliances in Asia. In order to demonstrate that this is the case, the author provides several possibl...chevron_right

This bulletin argues that the implementation of a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the EU and Georgia may create attractive conditions for Polish exports and investments in Georg...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the role of resilience in the capacity of Asia-Pacific states to achieve the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals. The author argues that building resilience at the commun...chevron_right

This report analyzes Malaysia's relations with the US. The author contends that the relationship between the United States and Malaysia is a complex one. Indeed, he suggests that bilateral ties betwee...chevron_right

This policy paper takes a look at Spain’s economic, military and developmental presence in the global sphere, as well as some domestic issues from March 25 - April 21 2014. The latter include the reje...chevron_right

This Iran Fact File discusses the evidence that the IAEA received from the US and other countries suggesting that Iran secretly sought to develop the materials and technology to produce nuclear weapon...chevron_right