Publications

This is a transcript of a panel discussion on the drivers that led to the 2014 crisis in Ukraine and Russia's annexation of Crimea. The discussants also address the consequences of Crimea's annexation...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of conflict trends in a number of African countries up to May 2014. In particular, the authors examine developments in conflicts in South Sudan, Senegal, Nigeria, Mali,...chevron_right

This issue of the Sentinel includes articles on 1) the operational effectiveness of The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL); 2) the motivation of foreign fighters who take part in Syria's civi...chevron_right

This memorandum provides a set of trust and confidence building measures that could be implemented at various levels in the Asia Pacific region to help avoid air and maritime incidents between states ...chevron_right

This memorandum reviews the Asia Pacific’s regional security architecture and offers recommendations for strengthening and improving the existing regional security arrangements and processes.chevron_right

Should the United States merely shrug its shoulders over the global proliferation of armed drones? Not according to Micah Zenko and Sarah Kreps. Without rules dictating their sale and use, a dubious pattern will emerge – i.e., the least stable states will try to acquire the most drones.chevron_right

This paper assesses the impact of spillover from the ongoing civil war in Syria on Lebanon's security and proposes several steps the United States should take to reduce the likelihood of sectarian vio...chevron_right

This paper provides a selective literature review on international financial contagion, or the increase in links between markets following an economic shock in one country, with a particular focus on ...chevron_right

This commentary examines the European-wide discussions now taking place on how to stimulate economic growth in the eurozone. It also highlights what the European Union can learn from Japan’s transitio...chevron_right

This brief examines some of the security challenges facing NATO, as well as how the Alliance could respond to them. The author contends that despite increasing concerns over Russia’s annexation of the...chevron_right

The United States’ efforts to prop up the existing international order rely upon a complex and overlapping network of strategic partnerships. Today, Daniel Hamilton analyzes the motives behind these relationships and weighs their relative importance when compared to each other.chevron_right

Indeed, how do people in this region view the European Union and its Central Asian policies? Today, Sebastian Peyrouse and others present their findings on what political elites and members of civil society believe are the virtues and limitations of the EU and its approach towards their region.chevron_right

This brief explores whether a European banking union will deliver what policymakers have promised. It summarizes the specific objectives of the banking union project, examines the elements of a bankin...chevron_right

In light of Georgia's imminent signing of an Association Agreement with the EU, and Russia's disapproval of such a move, this brief analyzes the economic, political, and military pressure points that ...chevron_right

This brief examines the limited sanctions relief stipulated in the Joint Plan of Action (JPA) which was adopted between Iran and the P5+1 (France, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, the United States ...chevron_right