Publications

This text examines the rejuvenated efforts to strengthen the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). According to its authors, the plans to foster CSDP cooperation are unfortunately being hindered by competing visions of...chevron_right

This paper analyzes Turkey’s primary objectives in Syria and assesses the political complications they raise. To cite one example, Ankara still aspires to overthrow President Assad even though the Western powers view the goal as...chevron_right

This text examines the unfolding consequences of Turkey’s booming refugee population, many of whom are likely to settle in the country permanently. Given this probability, the paper’s author argues that the Turkish government needs to...chevron_right

This paper examines the growing impact of Africa’s private security sector and how the industry might affect the implementation of SDG objectives. In addition to providing a regional context for this trend, the paper’s authors specifically analyze...chevron_right

This monograph examines the growing prominence of private security companies (PSCs) in four Southeast European states and the governance challenges they raise. The countries are Albania, Bulgaria, Kosovo and Serbia. The challenges, in turn, center on national security, human rights, and the democratic control of PSCs.chevron_right

This paper compares past peacebuilding interventions in Liberia and Sierra Leone. While doing so, it also 1) assesses the successes and failures of previous war-to-peace transitions in West Africa, and 2) examines how future peacebuilding operations might...chevron_right

This text 1) provides an update on the private security sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, and 2) assesses the regulatory and small weapons challenges the industry faces. After providing a comprehensive introduction to...chevron_right

This paper argues that security sector reform (SSR) and small arms and light weapons (SALW) programming needs to be integrated more closely together. Such a lash up would leverage scarce resources more effectively, and invigorate existing...chevron_right

This publication synopsizes the various assessments, conclusions and proposals which arose at the International Conference on Ukrainian Security Governance Challenges. The topics covered include 1) the status of security sector reform (SSR) in...chevron_right

This paper lays out an emerging voluntary policy framework that’s designed to guide private and public actions against online terrorist content and activity. The framework, however, is in danger of being undermined by new government measures against the growing use of the Internet by terrorist actors.chevron_right

Diese Publikation analysiert aktuelle innenpolitische Entwicklungen in Russland nach der Verhaftung von Wirtschaftsminister Alexej Uljukajew wegen Bestechung am 14. November 2016. Russische Medien interpretieren die Festnahme...chevron_right

This paper stresses the need to reform the US government’s controversial practice of arming, training, and funding of terrorists to overthrow foreign governments. While an attempt to address this issue in the US House of Representatives failed in...chevron_right

This publication examines the emerging terrorist threats on land and at sea and discusses the measures the EU and Germany are undertaking to counteract them. After providing a comprehensive list of successfully executed...chevron_right

Yes, the author of this text believes a new security arc is emerging in the Middle East. It consists of Iran, Iraq and Syria, with Egypt, Turkey and Jordan increasingly aligning with these states in their fight against terrorism. In contrast...chevron_right

This report examines the economic impact of violence and conflict on the global economy. The report’s three sections focus on 1) the conceptual background of the economic costs of violence and value of peace; 2) the specific data trends and patterns observed...chevron_right