Publications

This report examines the evolution of China’s engagement with Afghanistan, arguing that Beijing is moving away from development projects and towards the containment of perceived security threats. The text’s author also explores what this development...chevron_right

This publication examines the situation in Bilad al-Sham — a region comprised of Syria and adjacent areas in neighboring countries — as well as its unique heritage within the annals of Islam. According to Muslim mysticism, Bilad al-Sham is believed to serve as...chevron_right

This publication focuses on the rising importance of electronic warfare (EW) in a disrupted world as well as the growing global electronic market. The author offers several examples of electronic warfare in action and takes a closer look at contemporary cyber...chevron_right

Der russische Präsident Wladimir Putin erklärte Ende Mai 2018, dass er nach dem Ablauf seiner jetzigen Amtszeit 2024 nicht wieder als Präsident kandidieren werde, weil die Verfassung das nicht zula...chevron_right

Zum 65. Jahrestag bietet diese Gedenkrede Einblick in die Ereignisse des Volksaufstandes vom 17. Juni 1953 in Leipzig. Laut dem Autor bleibt die kontinuierliche Auseinandersetzung mit dem, was die Demokratie und was eine Diktatur ausmacht, für die ganze...chevron_right

Following the June 2018 summit between North Korea and the US in Singapore, this paper looks at what might lie in store for Pyongyang and the wider region. Key insights include 1) that following the summit’s closure, the unrealistic expectations that some held...chevron_right

Following the June 2018 Trump-Kim summit in Singapore, this publication reflects on the state of US-North Korean relations. Key insights include 1) that despite the rhetoric in Singapore, the aftermath of the summit revealed the continuing and profound gap in US-North Korea...chevron_right

This report examines dynamics concerning violent extremist organizations (VEOs) operating in the Lake Chad region. More specifically, the text’s authors explore 1) the factors that have enabled the development of militant groups in the region...chevron_right

In August 2016, Boko Haram officially split into two groups – Islamic State-West Africa (ISIS-WA), led by Abu Musab al-Barnawi, and Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), led by long-time militant Abubakar Shekau. In response to this development, this report...chevron_right

This primer explains the legal and institutional basis of current defence and security relations between the United Kingdom and the United States, including cooperation on nuclear weapons, intelligenc...chevron_right

In 2013 the Philippines brought a case against China before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) over territory and maritime rights in the South China Sea. While the Philippines was successful before the court, the dispute between was not resolved.chevron_right

This working paper analyzes the extent to which human rights have been accepted by Indonesia’s military and police since democratization in 1999. Key findings include 1) that few in these forces fully accept human rights, even though most do pay lip service to them...chevron_right

This report looks at how NATO adapted in response to the deep and dynamic evolution of its security environment between 2014 and 2018. The text also provides profiles on the 29 members of the Alliance to highlight 1) their approaches to the pivotal issues on...chevron_right

This report examines Bangladesh’s established disaster management structures and the role of key actors engaged in disaster management in the country. A key focus of the report is on Bangladesh’s response to the displacement of the Rohingya ethnic minority group...chevron_right

This report looks at how the military and the social sciences can develop mutually beneficial relations with one another. More specifically, the text’s author examines 1) Australia’s strategic environment and Australian Defence Force operations; 2) how developments within the Australian...chevron_right