Publications

Dieser Bericht befasst sich mit der Zielvorgabe der Nato, die Verteidigungsausgaben der Mitgliederstaaten auf 2% des Bruttoinlandsproduktes (BIP) zu erhöhen. Gemäss dem Autor verfehlt diese Vorgabe da...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the political activism of the Circassians both abroad and in their North Caucasus homeland. More specifically, the author outlines the conflict and developments leading to th...chevron_right

Dieser Bericht befasst sich mit dem Beschluss der BRICS-Länder eine Entwicklungsbank sowie einen Reservefond aufzubauen. Der Autor erklärt, dass sich die BRICS-Staaten durch ihren Entscheid als intern...chevron_right

This paper discusses the effectiveness of NATO's requirement that its member states spend 2 percent of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on defense. The author argues that the target does not solve t...chevron_right

Dieser Bericht befasst sich mit dem Wahlsieg des Präsidenten Joko Widodos in Indonesien im Juli 2014. Der Autor geht insbesondere auf das Politikverständnis Widodos ein und leitet davon mögliche Folge...chevron_right

Dieser Bericht befasst sich vor dem Hintergrund der ukrainischen Offensive gegen pro-russische Rebellen im Land mit den strukturellen Problemen der ukrainischen Sicherheitskräfte. Die Autoren zeigen d...chevron_right

Will the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) recruit new members in order to blunt the US' influence in Central Asia? Henry Plater-Zybek and Andrew Monaghan don’t think so, but that doesn’t mean that the SCO will stop being a focal point of anti-American sentiment anytime soon.chevron_right

At a time of fiscal constraint and global uncertainty, should the United States retrench geopolitically or seek to reinvigorate its international leadership? This collection of essays puts this pressi...chevron_right

Why is Russia upgrading the capabilities of its Caspian Sea Flotilla? Tracey German believes the motive is twofold – to dampen the West’s high level of interest in the Sea’s energy resources and to preserve Moscow’s traditional level of influence in the region.chevron_right

What are the pluses and minuses of terrorist groups allying with each other? How do terrorist groups use violence to support their political wings in general elections? What is the role of terrorist financing in sustaining the conflict in Syria? Find the answers to these questions and more in the latest issue of “Perspectives on Terrorism.”chevron_right

This paper examines the opportunities and challenges associated with engaging social movements and organizations in the policy-making and implementation process. Drawing on examples of social movement...chevron_right

This brief examines Libyan public opinion on armed violence, security and justice providers, and firearms circulation. Relying on a mix of qualitative and quantitative tools, it shows that Libyans are...chevron_right

This report assesses sub-national governance aid efforts in Afghanistan’s more remote and contested areas from 2009 to 2014 and considers how these need to change in the future. The author recommends ...chevron_right

Should the international community develop a legal instrument that specifies the roles and responsibilities of state-supported civil defense groups? Absolutely, says Bruce Oswald. Such a framework would not only enhance the protection and security of vulnerable communities, it would also encourage benchmarking and greater accountability.chevron_right

In light of escalations in terrorism, secessionist insurgency, and sectarian conflict in Pakistan, this paper discusses the role of police stations in policing in Pakistan. The author then makes a set...chevron_right