Publications

This commentary examines the history, culture and society of ethnic Crimean Tartars and the situation they find themselves in following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. The author discusses how ...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of Iran so as to inform US policy toward the country, especially in relation to Washington's sanctions on Iran in response to the perceived threat the country poses thr...chevron_right

This memo is a summary of a panel discussion on the UK’s foreign and security policy toward the Asia-Pacific region and South Korea in particular. Among other issues, it examines 1) whether Europe’s s...chevron_right

Este comentario discute las implicancias para América Latina de dos mega acuerdos comerciales regionales liderados por los EEUU: el acuerdo Transatlántico de Comercio e Inversión y el Tratado Transpac...chevron_right

This post-event analysis of the June 2014 European Council summit focuses on the consequences of the Council’s nomination of Jean-Claude Juncker as the next Commission President. It also examines othe...chevron_right

This note looks at the humanitarian situation in Syria and the resulting refugee crisis in neighboring countries in June 2014. It discusses the water and food security situation in Syria, as well as t...chevron_right

This is a manual intended to help practitioners working in peacekeeping missions in Africa promote gender equality. More specifically, it seeks to help civilian, police and military personnel working ...chevron_right

This article looks at how convergent and dual-use technologies could match or surpass the capabilities of existing nuclear and conventional arsenals within the next 20 years. For the author, the dange...chevron_right

Following the declaration of a caliphate in the territories held by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Iraq in June 2014, this paper assesses whether the jihadist group will focus its ...chevron_right

This bulletin examines the possibility of Finland joining NATO under its staunchly pro-accession Prime Minister Alexander Stubb. The author contends that such a prospect seems distant due to negative ...chevron_right

This paper argues that following the election of a more eurosceptic, radical and fragmented European Parliament (EP) in the 2014 elections, the EP will find it more difficult to build the necessary ma...chevron_right

This note discusses the political and security situation in Somalia since the country's presidential elections in 2012. In particular, the author assesses the impact President Mohamud’s administration...chevron_right

This brief examines the legality of some of the measures that could be adopted by Israel in the West Bank in retaliation for the abduction of three teenagers in June 2014. In particular, it examines t...chevron_right

This article weighs the pros cons of manned or unmanned airstrikes against ISIS fighters in Iraq and reminds us that any type of military response to the terrorist group will be confronted by signific...chevron_right

This bulletin looks at the Association Agreement (AA) signed between Moldova and the European Union in June 2014 and the likelihood of it being implemented. The author argues that implementation will ...chevron_right