Publications

The three articles in this edition of the RAD look at 1) the evolution of Russia’s federal programs of patriotic education since 2000; 2) how patriotism has shaped consumer preferences among the Russian population in the post-Soviet era; and 3) the militarization of the...chevron_right

This handbook provides an overview of key terms, major actors and emerging threats related to online disinformation campaigns. The author also sets out five policy recommendations for US Congress on h...chevron_right

Could the suspension of trade between China and North Korea force Pyongyang to halt its nuclear program and instead focus its attention on its domestic economy? Could China be convinced to allow for regime change in Pyongyang if the US agrees to keep its troops out of...chevron_right

This article advocates for the increased support and inclusion of citizen-based science and observation efforts in local, national, and international climate change policy and strategy. The author also highlights the work of a number of US and European based citizen...chevron_right

This paper asks why the EU and the League of Arab States have not yet established a regular summit with one another, especially given the range of common concerns the two actors share. Indeed, the text’s author highlights that there has never been a greater need for...chevron_right

Are Tunisia’s counterterror and countering violent extremism efforts dealing with the threats to peace and security in the country? This publication answers this question by drawing on the first-hand accounts of Tunisian citizens and officials, civil society organizations and others. Overall, the text's...chevron_right

This paper contends that despite the so-called Islamic State’s (IS) loss of terrain and senior leadership in the Middle East and North Africa, the group’s campaign in Europe continues and may even increase. The text’s authors assert that this appears...chevron_right

This report uses case studies on Iraq, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen to examine how Iran uses asymmetrical hybrid warfare to project extra-territorial influence across the Middle East. In particular, the authors highlight how Iran uses proxy Shia groups, ideology, arms...chevron_right

This paper explores how a potential resurgence of the liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) within the Bundestag could affect German and European politics following the country’s 2017 federal elections. More specifically, the author focuses on the party’s position...chevron_right

This study explores how the US helped Jordan maintain stability between 2011-2016 in the face of conflict in neighboring Syria, homegrown violent extremism, resource scarcity and more. In particular, the text’s authors 1) focus on what coordinated, collaborative or...chevron_right

To what extent should social media and online video platforms be held responsible for the content of uploads by third parties? Is a regime of voluntary moderation and removal undertaken by these platforms better than an approach based on government interference and...chevron_right

This paper examines what it contends are the three key drivers behind North Korea’s pursuit of its nuclear program. These are 1) external threats, both perceived and real; 2) domestic politics; and 3) Pyongyang’s political and economic necessities of maintaining...chevron_right

The three articles in this edition of the RAD focus on contemporary Russian-Belarus relations. The texts specifically look at 1) recent tensions between Russian and Belarus and why ties between the two countries are likely to remain volatile; 2) how in the wake of...chevron_right

This paper examines 1) Thailand’s conviction of dozens of people in the country’s largest human trafficking trial in July 2017; and 2) whether the prosecution of such perpetrators is an effective way to eradicate human trafficking. As the convictions mostly related...chevron_right

This paper focuses on the perpetrators of the August 2017 terrorist attack in Barcelona. More specifically, the author looks at what influence these actors’ family and community ties as well as extremist preachers had on their radicalization. She also outlines...chevron_right