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Well, how capable are EU member states in the above areas? That’s what this text specifically explores, while also proposing different ways to close the capability gaps it identifies.chevron_right

This text argues that President-elect Donald Trump is bad news for climate governance and the minimization of carbon emissions. It also observes that US obstinacy will not get very far with a determined world, and will most likely damage both...chevron_right

So, what will a Trump presidency mean for international relations, particularly in the case of nuclear arms, doctrine and disarmament? The author of this text contends that at a minimum it means a review of...chevron_right

This paper argues that in order to deal with contemporary offshore operations and crises more effectively, Australia’s government departments and agencies need to establish a higher level of interconnectedness between each other. For a “joined-up government,” it’s also important to...chevron_right

This paper synopsizes the results of the Oslo Forum, which took place in June 2016 and largely focused on the emerging challenges mediators face in responding to war. The specific topics covered in the report include 1) the preliminary steps that are needed to end the war in Syria; 2) the difficulties of securing a...chevron_right

This text assesses the size and sophistication of Chinese foreign investments, not only in oil and gas but increasingly in construction, telecommunications, nuclear power and high-technology. The article’s authors particularly explore 1) the political and security impacts...chevron_right

Simply put, Donald Trump’s victory has made Ukrainian officials very anxious, particularly given President Poroshenko and other authorities’ vocal endorsement of Hillary Clinton. Additionally, members of a new, Trump-friendly opposition within the Ukrainian government are now seeking to challenge and discredit Poroshenko, which virtually ensures that future US-Ukraine relations will be marked by a high degree of uncertainty.chevron_right

This paper examines the potential implications of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election on US-Pakistan relations. It concludes that the troubled relationship will remain largely transactional and...chevron_right

In this paper, assorted experts from five leading think tanks lay out 1) their preferred US defense strategies for the future; 2) the capabilities, investments and organizational reforms the strategies would require; and 3) the costs they would entail. Although the experts’ visions for the future did vary from each other, they also agreed that the Army needed more armored brigades, fire battalions, air and missile defense batteries, and more.chevron_right

This report describes how the collapse of the Israeli-Palestinian talks in 2014 led to political instability, resurgent violence and the further expansion of Israeli settlements. The text also contends that in order to improve his successors’ peace-making chances, President Obama should push for a new UN Security Council resolution that sets out the parameters for a two-state settlement.chevron_right

This report takes stock of the US’ military agreements with Japan and the Philippines and gauges how applicable they are to the latter two states’ maritime and territorial disputes with China. More specifically, the text’s author 1) highlights those parts of...chevron_right

Well, what role do local governments play in Poland’s diaspora-centered development projects? It appears locally initiated projects represent only a small fraction of Poland’s efforts, focusing mainly on EaP countries. That’s too bad, the paper’s...chevron_right

This paper discusses the diplomatic roles which the EU could play in helping to mitigate or resolve conflicts in the Middle East. The text begins by examining the EU's general approach to conflict and crisis management, then discusses why managing Turkey’s aspirations and...chevron_right

This paper examines how the UK’s exit from the EU will impact the relative voting power of the remaining members of the European Council. Interestingly enough, the pending departure will most likely lead to 1) the smaller but more numerous EU countries losing rather than gaining power, and 2) if Scotland joins the EU at a later point in time, it would only add to the larger states’ strength.chevron_right

This bulletin examines the recasting of Frontex, the EU’s border authority, into the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (EBCGA). While the transformation enhanced EBCGA’s operational capacities, the text’s author argues that its relationship with...chevron_right