Publications

This paper examines why Russia decided to turn away from its acceptance of the Western-dominated liberal international order, as demonstrated by its annexation of Crimea, as well as the challenges thi...chevron_right

This paper discusses the upcoming June 2015 elections in Turkey and the implications the results could have for the country's governance and constitution. In particular, it provides an overview of the...chevron_right

This paper discusses Spain’s naturalization process and argues that the system is subject to discriminatory practices. According to the authors this is because 1) the system of differentiation by orig...chevron_right

This commentary examines how some of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are reacting in 2015 to the US' disinclination to enter into a formal security agreement with them. In particular the ...chevron_right

This brief discusses Pakistan's April 2015 decision not to support Saudi Arabia in its war in Yemen and what it demonstrates about Islamabad's relations with the Saudis and Iran. In general, the autho...chevron_right

This paper contends that Russia currently poses the greatest threat to the EU's foreign policy strategy. In response to the threat, Brussels needs to update its strategy, which should account for the ...chevron_right

This paper discusses the important role cities can play in achieving more effective governance in today's increasingly globalized world. In particular, the author contends that cities 1) are more awar...chevron_right

This paper explores how the SYRIZA-ANEL coalition government in Greece, which came to power following the country's January 2015 elections, could affect the country's foreign policy toward the Eastern...chevron_right

This paper identifies some of the most significant global challenges and trends today and how they are affecting Europe, the responses of the EU to these problems and how the Union can deal with these...chevron_right

This report features articles on the eurozone crisis that started in 2008, whether there were basic flaws in the design of European Monetary System (EMS) that contributed to the extent of the crisis, ...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of the circumstances and ongoing processes of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the US and Cuba and the opening of diplomatic dialogue with Iran in 2014...chevron_right

This commentary looks at the challenges Europe faces in influencing its politically unstable periphery in the 21st century. The author argues that Europe has been too hesitant to intervene when confli...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the political situation in Egypt since the election of President al-Sisi's in 2014. The author observes that even though the political situation under al-Sisi's military regi...chevron_right

This commentary discusses China-Pakistan relations. The author argues that China's 46 dollars investment deal for energy and infrastructure projects in Pakistan is not an act of charity, but rather se...chevron_right

In light of Saudi Arabia's 2015 intervention in Yemen, this paper discusses how the country's foreign policy has been driven by perceptions of threats to the kingdom's legitimacy from other countries ...chevron_right