Publications

This paper presents the results of a survey of opinion leaders, such as government officials, academics, business leaders and media practitioners, on the subject of economic integration between South ...chevron_right

Este documento explica las causas de la escasa presencia empresarial española en Indonesia y ofrece recomendaciones para intensificar las relaciones comerciales entre ambos países. El autor resalta lo...chevron_right

This note provides a brief summary of how the UK Government responded to the Syrian refugee crisis in early 2014. In particular, the authors focus on the vulnerable person relocation scheme introduced...chevron_right

This article examines the factors that determine whether pirates can become accepted elements in local communities to address the question of why some parts of the Somali coastline become havens for m...chevron_right

This paper addresses Taiwan's part in managing tensions in the East China Sea as well as the role it could play in defusing tensions in the South China Sea. The author particularly focuses on the impa...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the viability of Taiwan’s plan to develop an indigenous submarine. The author argues that such a plan is unlikely to succeed and presents the reasons why. These include that,...chevron_right

This paper talks about the foreseeable emergence of autonomous vehicles. The author argues that over time, self-driving modes could handle more situations with less human intervention and declining co...chevron_right

This brief presents an overview of the issues discussed at the first US-ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Forum that took place in Hawaii in April 2014. According to the author, the meeting facilitated a dialo...chevron_right

Este comentario analiza las limitaciones de la política exterior europea frente a las acciones unilaterales rusas en Ucrania a inicios del 2014. Según la autora, esta crisis pone en evidencia las debi...chevron_right

In light of the reduction of maritime piracy around the world, this commentary examines the problems involved in countering such piracy and why it cannot be eliminated. In general, the author contends...chevron_right

This paper examines Indonesia's position on the territorial disputes existing in the South China Sea and its role in efforts to resolve them. Overall, the author explains why he thinks it is incorrect...chevron_right

This paper discusses the implications of Ukraine’s decision to break off arms industry cooperation with Russia for both countries' military industries and Russia's armed forces. The author also explai...chevron_right

Prior to the announcement of the official results, this commentary discusses Indonesia's April 2014 parliamentary elections and the impact they could have on the political landscape in the country. Th...chevron_right

This paper examines the Wohlstetter-Blackett debate about the requirements of effective nuclear deterrence. The author first explains that while Wohlstetter adopted a maximalist position, arguing that...chevron_right

This report analyzes the cyber capabilities of 14 countries across the Asia–Pacific region, as well as the US and UK. It specifically assesses 1) each country's policies and legislative approaches tow...chevron_right