Publications

This publication analyzes the ways in which Russia has attempted to cultivate its political influence in Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. Key insights include 1) that overall, public opinion towards Russia in these countries...chevron_right

This publication examines how Iran could handle the sanctions the US re-imposed on the country following Washington’s withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The paper also rev...chevron_right

This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of gas infrastructure and interconnections throughout southeast Europe. By looking at specific pipeline projects and gasification effor...chevron_right

This publication outlines how hostile states use international political dark money to subvert liberal democracies’ political systems. It illustrates the shortcomings of most states' campaign fin...chevron_right

This collection of articles sheds light on new methods for the exploration of the interchange between the Islamic tradition and human rights discourse. More specifically, the text features theoretical...chevron_right

This publication analyzes key US policy decisions in Syria and their impact on the country since 2011. Key insights include 1) that America’s unwillingness and inability to coordinate foreign support ...chevron_right

This issue brief explores the ways in which economic and social issues play into Iraq’s instability and the genesis of violent conflict. In addition to Iraq’s flailing economy and demographic boom, the author highlights that there is a growing disillusionment...chevron_right

This report highlights the risks that could stem from the construction of the proposed Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, which would bring gas from Russia to Germany. In particular, the author highlights how the proposed pipeline would have negative...chevron_right

This article contends that in an age of transatlantic tensions over the Iran deal, trade balances and steel tariffs, digital policy is uniquely poised to offer opportunities for greater US-EU cooperat...chevron_right

As the energy sector has become more globalized and increasingly complex in its reliance on software components, supply-chains risks have evolved and expanded. One such risk that stands out is ‘unintended taint’, namely flaws...chevron_right

This report argues that Russian nuclear strategy allows for the early use of nuclear weapons in the event of a conflict with NATO. Further, this strategy’s goal is to force Western leaders to sue for peace or risk potentially catastrophic nuclear escalation.chevron_right

This report addresses emerging technologies in key areas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and explores innovative ways by which the US and the South Korea can cooperate around advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, biotechnology and the Internet of Things.chevron_right

Much has been written about the threat Russian disinformation campaigns pose to Western democracies, but how should the West address this issue? This paper responds by setting out the potential methods and tools available to the US and Europe...chevron_right

Philip Breedlove contends that while NATO has taken important steps in northern Europe to respond to Russia’s recent assertiveness, these efforts are insufficient without additional enablers. Indeed, he believes that the establishment of an integrated and robust air defense for the Baltic Sea region is the next logical step to increase defense and deterrence in the region. What’s more, he here outlines seven recommendations on what the Alliance and the Baltic states could do to help achieve this goal.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