Publications

This text examines NATO’s approach to dialogue with the Soviet Union during the Cold War and how dialogue with Russia has become a pillar of the Alliance’s strategy since the collapse of the USSR. The authors also explore 1) what Poland and Norway’s different...chevron_right

This paper explores energy cooperation between Poland and Norway following the launch of the 2016 Northern Gate project. More specifically, the authors focus on 1) the rationale behind the project, which aims to link the Polish gas market with gas deposits...chevron_right

This issue of the CTTA focuses on the divergent roles of women in terrorist groups, women’s motivations for joining such groups and more. The featured articles look at 1) the role of women in the Sri Lankan insurgent group, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam...chevron_right

Diese Publikation prüft die Formierung einer weltweiten, unfreiwilligen Allianz von Gegnern der Verschlüsselung. Immer mehr Staaten suchen aus Angst vor Terrorismus oder Gründen der Zensur nach Wegen, um Verschlüsselung zu umgehen.chevron_right

Diese Publikation wirft ein Licht auf Berlins ambitionierte Pläne im Bereich der Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik. Im Vordergrund stehen dabei die weitreichenden Schritte des Bundesministeriums d...chevron_right

This paper examines key factors that are transforming geopolitics in South Asia. More specifically, the author focuses on 1) how the foreign policy priorities of India and Pakistan are changing, and leading both countries to reinterpret their relations with...chevron_right

China’s increasingly assertive behavior is often cited as the trigger for Southeast Asia’s leap in arms purchases. However, this study explores how other domestic and foreign policy factors have contributed to military spending increases in the region. More...chevron_right

Diese Publikation wirft Licht auf eine laufende Debatte in der deutschen Bundesregierung: inwiefern kann und sollte man von staatlicher Seite auf Cyber-Angriffe mit digitalen Gegenschlägen reagieren. ...chevron_right

Diese Publikation befasst sich mit der rasanten Fortentwickelung der Gemeinsamen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik der EU (GSVP). Im Fokus stehen drei Schwerpunkte der GSVP Agenda:1) die Aktivieru...chevron_right

Diese Publikation analysiert den Einfluss der chinesischen ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ auf die zentralasiatischen Staaten. Die hier aufgeworfenen Fragen sind mit drei Debatten verknüpft, die derzeit in der europäischen Außenpolitik geführt werden.chevron_right

Are China and the US paying close enough attention to the possibility of a nuclear crisis emerging from a conflict between India and Pakistan? This text suggests they are not. Indeed, the author asserts that given the volatility of India-Pakistan relations and...chevron_right

This article maintains that to improve the UN’s ability to respond effectively to events involving mass human suffering, the organization should improve its situational awareness, which relates to the knowledge, understanding and anticipation of events.chevron_right

By looking at Indian development assistance to Afghanistan, this article highlights the role emerging donors could play in global aid. Key findings include 1) how the relatively low aid delivery costs enjoyed by emerging donors, such as India, increase the potential...chevron_right

The articles in this issue of Perspectives on Terrorism focus on 1) Israel’s policy on extortionist terrorist attacks; 2) profiles of so-called Islamic State (IS) commanders 3) IS´ ongoing efforts to build a presence in the Philippines; 4) methods...chevron_right

A new peace initiative in South Sudan, the High Level Revitalization forum (HLRF), is set to fail unless its design is agile enough to respond to the changing circumstances in the region, or so says this article. In response, this publication highlights...chevron_right