Publications

In this transcript, four analysts discuss the problems posed by warring sectarian narratives in the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The analysts, who have extensive experience working wit...chevron_right

This paper assesses how well Norway has promoted gender equality, women’s rights and human rights within Afghanistan's conservative Muslim society. The text's author first looks at the post-2001 parli...chevron_right

This CCAPS Brief reviews the status of different conflicts in Africa. Among other topics, the report's authors focus on 1) the increased numbers of protests in Algeria over limited public services and...chevron_right

This report focuses on India’s current political and economic preoccupations, its ambitions for the next decade, how the ambitions track with US national interests, and what Washington should do to re...chevron_right

This memo contemplates how the US should plan for a possible military clash between China and India. It specifically focuses on 1) the circumstances which could trigger such a conflict; 2) the warning...chevron_right

This brief examines the strained relationship between the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Army (SNA). The sources of the friction include 1) the clan structure of Som...chevron_right

This brief examines the threats that emerged in the Maghreb and Sahel regions after the collapse of Libya in 2011 and the conflict in Mali in 2012-2013. As far as the text's authors are concerned, the...chevron_right

This brief contends that national self-interest rather than a desire for regional stability is the reason why individual countries have contributed troops to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMIS...chevron_right

This report analyzes the Australian uranium industry. In particular, it considers 1) the industry's evolution and how it is adapting to a shifting global market; 2) the legal framework that regulates ...chevron_right

This paper argues that exiting the EU would leave the UK with a number of foreign policy, trade and defense policy problems. The author also discusses 1) what he sees as the flaws in the arguments fro...chevron_right

This memo argues that 1) the Vienna process to end the conflict in Syria should be an immediate priority for European governments, and 2) a continued overemphasis on military action in the already fra...chevron_right

This publication focuses on the overall security status of Europe in the wake of the Paris atrocities that occurred in November 2015. The text's authors specifically complain that most Europeans have ...chevron_right

Mathieu Duchatel and Hugo Winckler think China's inaugural "Law on the Administration of Overseas Non-Governmental Organizations" is a good news-bad news story for NGOs. Yes, it gives them a new-found legal status, but they’ll also have to play by the rules of Beijing's Public Security Bureaus.chevron_right

This memo 1) analyzes Libya’s role as a major transit point for migrants working their way towards Europe, and 2) the lessons others can learn from the fragmented country’s experiences with migration....chevron_right

Carl Bildt co-chaired the Dayton peace conference that brought an end to the 1992-1995 Bosnian War. Two decades later, he considers 1) the successes and failures of the peace agreement, 2) how Europe can prevent history from repeating itself in the Balkans, etc.chevron_right