Publications

This examines how dual-use technologies can contribute to EU efforts in civilian conflict prevention and peacebuilding. More specifically, the authors carry out this task by analyzing selected dual-use technologies owned by EU member states...chevron_right

This publication contends that host community hostility toward Syrian refugees is on the rise in Turkey’s metropolitan areas. Further, this could have serious implications for Turkey as the challenge of integrating Syrian refugees is compounding tensions...chevron_right

The five articles in this issue of the CAD focus on 1) urban governance and planning in Baku, Azerbaijan, particularly with regard to recent urban reconstruction projects; 2) Baku’s efforts to emulate Dubai’s model...chevron_right

North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests combined with bellicose rhetoric from the US mean the risk of a catastrophic war on the Korean peninsula is higher than at any time in recent history. Yet a short reprieve ahead of the February 2018 Winter Olympics...chevron_right

This publication argues that 2015 Iran nuclear accord is working, but that it is at risk due to the longstanding US-Iran rivalry, the Trump administration´s policies and the implications of Iran's increasing activism in the Middle East. As a result...chevron_right

This book provides a detailed analysis of China's national interests across a variety of different areas, including the international economy, security, politics, culture and many more. The author also examines the concept of national interest itself as well as...chevron_right

This collection of essays focuses on eleven scenarios that may appear unlikely today, but which could come to pass in the near future. The primary aim of each text is to highlight the EU’s current strengths and weaknesses, specifically in its decision-making processes and...chevron_right

This report analyzes the political realities in Iraq and the state of oil and gas development, emphasizing that both resources are crucial to the country’s future and economic recovery. Indeed, the author contends that while oil and gas production cannot single handedly...chevron_right

This publication looks at Russia’s contemporary military power in the Indo-Asia–Pacific. More specifically, it looks at 1) the evolution of Russia’s strategic and defense engagement in the region, including Moscow’s regional defense strategy, and 2) major modernizationchevron_right

This article examines the international framework of controls on proliferation financing. More specifically, the piece identifies areas that require further work to fill current gaps in the framework ...chevron_right

This report analyzes key social and political movements, trends and change in the Maghreb, particularly since the Arab uprisings. Specific topics covered include 1) Islamist parties and change in Tunisia and Morocco; 2) labor protests in Morocco; 3) how the Haratin...chevron_right

This edition of the MSN Discussion Points aims to critically discuss the United Nations Department of Political Affairs (UN DPA) Guidance on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Strategies – hereafter referred to as the Guidance – which was launched officially at the MSN meeting 2017. The meeting was held from 27 to 31 March in New York and Washington DC under the theme: State of the Field of Mediation: Challenges for Mediation Support.chevron_right

This four articles in this edition of the CTC Sentinel focuses on 1) the August 2017 terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils, Spain; 2) the evolution of Shi’a militancy and insurgency in Bahrain...chevron_right

This publication features four essays on South Korea’s domestic socio-political landscape and its implications for the country’s foreign policy. Individual contributions specifically discuss 1) the National Assembly’s influence on the country’s policy shaping process...chevron_right

This book appraises the relevance and validity of realism as an interpretative tool in contemporary international relations. More specifically, contributions to the text carry out this review by 1) looking at the theoretical tenets of classical and structural...chevron_right