Publications

This commentary discusses the free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and South Korea and its impact on South Korea’s export economy. The author argues that since the implementation of the FTA in 20...chevron_right

This report provides information on Turkish domestic and foreign policy. Specifically it discusses possible policy options for Members of Congress and the Obama administration to shape and oversee US ...chevron_right

This report discusses one of the components of Japanese Prime Minister’s "Abenomics": a strategy to persuade more Japanese women to join the workforce, remain in the workforce after they have children...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of the Palestinian movement, Hamas. More specifically, the author examines 1) the movement's origins; 2) its leadership; 3) the way it is funded; 4) its record as a gov...chevron_right

This bulletin discusses the results of Indonesia’s 2014 presidential elections including what the election of Djoko Widodo (Jokowi) means for democracy in the country. The author argues that besides p...chevron_right

Este artículo discute la tercera guerra de Gaza en 2014. El autor razona que la experiencia de las guerras anteriores ha ampliado la derechización de la sociedad israelí y generalizado la percepción d...chevron_right

This paper discusses the formation and development of anti-corruption institutions in Moldova. More specifically, the author looks at the justice reforms initiated in response to the country’s associa...chevron_right

How should the Afghan government go about standing on its own feet after 2014? According to this paper, Kabul should opt for a “Transitional Decade” – i.e., it should adopt a ‘governance mechanism’ cr...chevron_right

This paper discusses the relations Afghanistan has with Pakistan, India, China, Russia, Iran and Turkey ahead of the withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force troops from the country in 20...chevron_right

This paper discusses the negotiation strategy adopted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government at the WTO as demonstrated by its blocking of the passage of the Trade Facilitation Agreement ...chevron_right

This brief summarizes developments during July 2014 in global situations of current or potential conflict and assesses whether the overall situation in each case has deteriorated, improved, or remaine...chevron_right

This news article addresses the implications of Japan’s re-interpretation of Article Nine of its constitution for the country’s foreign and security policies. The author argues that domestic politics ...chevron_right

The author of this article argues that the US should not retreat from its high profile role in the Middle East. The author contends that through remaining engaged, Washington will 1) aid the US’ quest...chevron_right

This fact sheet provides information on the OSCE’s observation mission to two checkpoints on the Russian-Ukrainian border in Gukovo and Donetsk. Among other issues, it outlines why the OSCE is sending...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a free trade agreement between ASEAN and six Asia-Pacific countries that has been in negotiation since May 2013. The a...chevron_right