Publications

This collection of essays focuses on the ongoing recalibration of transatlantic relations following the election of Donald Trump in the US, with a particular focus on its implications for Nordic-Baltic security. The topics covered include 1) the enduring significance of...chevron_right

This text examines German national debates on EU reform prior to the country´s 2017 federal elections. More specifically, the text´s author focuses on 1) how international political trends and developments - such as the surprising results of recent French, British...chevron_right

This paper examines whether or not China could exercise a future role within the globe’s economic governance system in a way similar to other leading economic powers. More specifically, the author 1) focuses on China’s willingness to assume responsibility...chevron_right

As tensions between the US and North Korea continue to rise, this paper contends there are three key factors that could guide future developments on the Korean Peninsula. These are 1) the systematic and regimented nature of North Korea’s pursuit of its nuclear...chevron_right

Diese Publikation bietet eine aktuelle Bestandsaufnahme der russischen Innenpolitik. Im Fokus steht, unter anderem, Nikolaj Petrows Veröffentlichung einer ausführlichen Analyse des gegenwärtigen polit...chevron_right

This paper contends that the US is frequently abrogating and undermining international agreements and treaties. Indeed, the author suggests that recent examples of this include 1) President Trump tasking his administration to find ways to declare Iran to be...chevron_right

Diese Publikation verfolgt die fortlaufende Entwicklung und konkrete Ausgestaltung der europäisch integrierten, umfassenden Sicherheits- und Verteidigungskräfte im Rahmen der PESCO (Permanent Struct...chevron_right

This article contends that recently discovered oil reserves in the Golan Heights, along the Syria-Israel border, might be spurring China to become increasingly active as a peacekeeping force in the region. Indeed, the author highlights that in its efforts...chevron_right

What might the future hold for Africa given present demographic, economic, technological, urban and socio-political trends? This publication outlines that these trends suggest a generally positive future for the continent. However, our authors also believe...chevron_right

On 11 March 2016, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2272 in response to a number of allegations regarding sexual abuse perpetrated by UN peacekeepers. To review the effectiveness of Resolution 2272 and identify how to improve its implementation, this publication 1) examines the...chevron_right

This report explores how Australia could contribute to the UN Global Compact on Refugees, which aims to improve the global governance of migration and refugees. Following a brief overview of the Compact’s negotiation process, the text´s author suggests that potential...chevron_right

How does Southeast Asia view US-China competition? To address this question, this publication features a collection of essays by scholars from the region on 1) ASEAN centrality and what it means for organization´s role in the South China Sea disputes...chevron_right

This paper examines the difficulties involved in recruiting, deploying and using adeptly trained and skilled police personnel in UN peace operations. The author also provides recommendation for police contributing countries, the UN and others on how to improve...chevron_right

Is nuclear strategy solely about deterring an opponent from an attack by threatening all-out destruction in response? Not according to this text's author. Indeed, he suggests that given suggestions that the US could use low-yield nuclear weapons to neutralize North Korea...chevron_right

This paper recommends that the US and South Korea should create a team of officials and industry leaders to address ‘lower-level’ disputes between North Korea and other international actors. The author states this team could also work to help the people of North Korean...chevron_right