Publications

India and Pakistan have been regional rivals ever since they achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947. They compete militarily and economically and this regional rivalry has manifested itself through provocations, skirmishes and open conflicts. Both states have integrated new technologies in their strategies extending their regional rivalry to cyberspace. This Hotspot Analysis examines the dynamic of the India-Pakistan regional rivalry in cyberspace. Both states have developed cyber capabilities and are using them primarily to spy on the other. Cyberespionage campaigns seem often poorly coordinated and unsophisticated. However, the lack of sophistication in cybertools did not prevent advanced persistent threats likely sponsored by India or Pakistan from achieving their strategic goals. At a lower level, non-state actors such as hacktivists and patriotic hackers used cyberspace to promote their patriotic sentiments. Such actions increase the risk of misperceptions in cyberspace and escalation of the rivalry to physical conflict.chevron_right

Marie Baezner and Patrice Robin argue that while cyber sovereignty is regularly referenced in political, economic and legal discussions, the concept has no fixed definition. In response, and to highlight why using the term in the same way as strategic autonomy is a misnomer, our authors analyze references to cyber sovereignty in national cybersecurity strategies, current academic discussion and debates on sovereignty in other domains. Baezner and Robin also explore the similarly ill-defined concept of data sovereignty, outlining why control over data depends more on how it is stored than where.chevron_right

Smart cities need smart critical infrastructure protection. This means trusting technology to play a more substantial role in securing infrastructure for the resilient provision of critical services. Adapting to a future that includes artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things is a necessity, not a choice.chevron_right

This edition of the CSS' annual Bulletin includes chapters on 1) Switzerland’s engagement in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldavia; 2) predictive policing in Switzerland; 3) cyber security in Israel; and 4) the role of religion and conflict in Swiss peace policy. It also features an interview on Swiss security policy with Chief of the Armed Forces Philippe Rebord as well as three studies on responsible conduct in cyber space; arms procurement in European states; and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).chevron_right

This publication features a collection of essays on potential governance options to deal with the challenges resulting from the emergence of a global digital ecosystem. The key questions at the root of the report are: 1) who should be in charge of reversing the troubling...chevron_right

The four articles in this edition of the CTC Sentinel focus on 1) the career of Major General Qassem Soleimani, the long-serving head of Iran’s Quds Force, and how he contributed to Iran’s regional as...chevron_right

This study provides an overview of ongoing decentralization efforts in Ukraine and their implications for political stability. More specifically, it analyzes 1) the current state of the decentralization...chevron_right

This book provides an account of international relations regarding the Middle East. More specifically, the text´s authors 1) use Regional Security Complex Theory (RSCT) to define and delimit the region; 2) examine how regionalism and globalism...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the security cooperation of Europe with Japan in the Indo-Pacific. More specifically, it looks at how different European states balance their economic interest in strong ties...chevron_right

This publication focuses on how water can act as a catalyst for instability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), which is the most water-scarce region in the world. The report identifies severa...chevron_right

The EU Coalition Explorer illustrates the expert opinions of 877 professionals who work on European policy in governments, politics, think tanks, academia, and the media. More specifically, it provide...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the United States’ strategic interests in the North Atlantic and in Northern Europe. Focusing on Washington’s maritime strategy, the paper 1) examines the evolution and likely futu...chevron_right

This paper analyzes how the French and British nuclear deterrents could play a broader and stronger role in ensuring the security of Europe. Discarding the idea of a single “European deterrent”, it suggests possible credible pathways to...chevron_right

This publication provides insights on several key themes regarding information and communication technology in order to assist the High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation, which works towards helping ...chevron_right

This publication reflects on the security situation in the Arctic from a European perspective, particularly in light of climate change. More specifically, it 1) analyzes the geostrategic importance of the Arctic, 2) identifies areas for potential conflicts and possible cooperation...chevron_right