Publications

Following the docking of a second Chinese submarine in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2014, this paper discusses the increase in China's naval operations in the Indian Ocean and the implications this might hav...chevron_right

This paper argues that in order to speed up the economic integration of the eastern partners with the European Union, the Commission should work out a new policy to boost entrepreneurship in the Easte...chevron_right

This commentary contends that the December 2014 Sydney hostage crisis is symptomatic of a wider trend in global terrorism towards more "amateur practices". The author then briefly examines why this fo...chevron_right

This paper discusses the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in Kenya as well as how to improve the control of such weapons in the country. The author also discusses how im...chevron_right

In light of Russia’s involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, this paper examines security challenges posed by Moscow to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Among other issues, the author focuses on...chevron_right

This article discusses whether the eventual departure of Russian President Vladimir Putin will lead to a transformation in Russia’s political culture and suggests that it will not. The author contends...chevron_right

This article argues that there is nothing analytically distinctive about the tactics, perpetrators and psychology of terrorism in relation to other forms of politically or ideologically motivated viol...chevron_right

This issue includes articles on 1) China’s enhanced role as a peacemaker in Afghanistan; 2) Kazakhstan’s diplomatic efforts to reduce Eurasian conflicts; 3) Russia’s soft power influence in Kazakhstan...chevron_right

Just prior to the January 2015 elections in Greece, this commentary examines Greece's economic position and whether the front-runner in the elections, Syriza, will be able to restructure the country's...chevron_right

This paper examines the assertion that the distinction between what constitutes a guerrilla organization and a terrorist group is gradually disappearing in the Middle East. The author offers some empi...chevron_right

This articles examines the problems created by the civil war in Syria and the international dispute over Teheran's nuclear program for relations between Iran and the EU. In general, the author contend...chevron_right

This bulletin discusses the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber-attacks and calls for a strengthening of cyber-defense cooperation between the European Union and NATO.chevron_right

Ahead of the Greek parliamentary elections on 25 January 2015, this commentary explores several post-election scenarios. The author concludes that, whatever the outcome, the new government should be c...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the economic circumstances surrounding the decision in January 2015 by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to remove its measure ensuring the Swiss franc would not fall below 1.2 f...chevron_right

This publication examines campaign finance in an election. The handbook, among other things 1) provides an overview of campaign finance; 2) explains how to assess the contribution and expenditure limi...chevron_right