Publications

This commentary argues that using historical analogies, such drawing a parallel between the on-going Sino-Japanese tensions and the lead-up to World War I, is potentially problematic. The author belie...chevron_right

This paper outlines three measures the authors believe OSCE states should take to prevent torture and other ill-treatment from taking place. These include 1) ratifying and effectively implementing the...chevron_right

This paper looks at the Germany’s reaction to the 2013/14 crisis in Ukraine and Russia’s intervention in Crimea. It suggests Berlin has adopted a clearly critical stance on Russia, albeit through caut...chevron_right

In this testimony before the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs, Georgetown University's Mark Lagon discusses how illicit fishing depletes poor...chevron_right

This is a transcript of a testimony by the CFR's Yanzhong Huang in which he talks about health care provision and reform since the late 1970s in post-Mao China. He looks at the gap between rural and u...chevron_right

Este artículo analiza la situación de las industrias culturales españolas y europeas a nivel mundial. El autor presenta los principales grupos empresariales culturales en España, comentando sus orígen...chevron_right

This paper discusses the success of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the 2014 local elections, including the reasons behind it and what it means for democracy in the country. Amo...chevron_right

This note presents a study on the trends in voter turnout in European Parliamentary (EP) elections from 1979 to 2009. Finding a gradual decline in voter turnout for this period, the author investigate...chevron_right

This essay analyzes the significance of Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) in India-China relations. The author 1) reviews the importance of SED; 2) looks at areas of convergence and divergence; and 3)...chevron_right

This paper argues that during 2013 Iran become one of the most active players in the international cyber arena and that this was made possible by the country's easing of restraints on cyberspace activ...chevron_right

This report focuses on the origins, evolution, and appeal of the Boko Haram Islamist movement in Nigeria. In the last case, the movement’s appeal is indeed being fed by the bad governance, corruption ...chevron_right

This paper discusses Russia's annexation of Crimea, including the reasons behind it and its potential global geopolitical impact. The author argues that the reason Russia went into Crimea was because ...chevron_right

This commentary argues that rising population and technological advances mean that human traffickers in Southeast Asia have a growing target base online and are making greater use of technology in the...chevron_right

This memo proposes a series of policy recommendations to promote the development of civil society in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). It maintains that educational programs for youths are necessary t...chevron_right

This paper argues that if the US focused more on its trade deficit, it could help its job market move toward full employment. The author contends that a reason for the deficit is the high value of the...chevron_right