Publications

Is the geopolitical context that exists in East Asia today analogous to the one that precipitated World War I in Europe? According to CSS’ Martin Zapfe and others, only one analogy works – i.e., the rise of a single power seeking to establish its dominance and hegemonic influence over others.chevron_right

Has Russia managed to reduce domestic tensions over police corruption? Yes, argues the latest “Russian Analytical Digest,” but the public’s distrust of law enforcement bodies remains high. The police, after all, remain too hierarchical, have trouble conducting criminal investigations, and need to improve their day-to-day relations with the public.chevron_right

Will hosting the World Cup in 2018 have an adverse effect on Russia’s economy? Additionally, what is the link between the Ukraine crisis and the end of the Sochi Winter Olympics? If you don’t know the answers to these 'sports' questions, then check out the latest issue of the CSS' “Russian Analytical Digest.”chevron_right

This issue of the CAD measures how well Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan have performed in recent politically-centered country rankings reports. Although the metrics used in these indices are laudable ...chevron_right

Will countries in the Indian Ocean region resist a permanent Chinese naval presence there, at least during this decade? That’s likely, observes the CSS’ Prem Mahadevan, but states that have significant trade relations with Beijing might find it increasingly difficult to resist its demands for access to their ports.chevron_right

Prime Minister Abe’s attempts to free Japan from its traditional military self-restraint have raised fears both at home and abroad, writes the CSS’ Michael Haas. The concerns reflect the difficulties Tokyo now faces in balancing military rebirth with moderation.chevron_right

Why has the Russian economy slowed down? Why are some parts of the country coping with the slowdown better than others? Finally, what effects have the Ukrainian crisis had on Moscow’s economic health, if any? These are the questions addressed in the CSS’s latest Russian Analytical Digest.chevron_right

This edition of the RAD examines the relationship between foreign policy and ideology in Vladimir Putin’s Russia. The first article looks at Moscow’s behavior in Crimea from the perspectives of state ...chevron_right

What must the Nigerian government do in order to contain Boko Haram? According to Raymond Gilpin and Jennifer Giroux, it needs to shake up its security sector, address local grievances, and link up with those who are trying to maintain West Africa’s wider security.chevron_right

Saudi Arabia’s security problems are myriad, Lisa Watanabe reminds us. They include local Shi’ite unrest, the spillover effects of the Syrian civil war, Riyadh's frustrations with US policy in the region and much more. It’s no wonder then that the Saudis are forging a more independent stance in regional affairs.chevron_right

The German Bundeswehr is presently reforming itself for a post-ISAF and post-Ukraine world. Too bad it also faces multiple problems in the process, including trying to put ‘breadth before depth,’ adopting a new unified operational structure and more. Today, Martin Zapfe highlights the uphill climb the German armed forces face.chevron_right

This RAD issue examines recent legal reforms in Russia. The first article, which focuses on the closing of the High Arbitrazh Court and its merger with the Supreme Court, concludes that political expe...chevron_right

This dual issue of the CAD describes the evolving role of online media in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. The first article provides a socio-economic profile of Internet users in Georgia, which inclu...chevron_right

Against the background of Ukrainian instability in 2013/2014, this RAD issue examines the status and future of the Eurasian Union integration project. The first article argues that Moscow’s efforts to...chevron_right

How do you limit a country's access to uranium enrichment, and thus nip potential nuclear proliferation problems in the bud? This CSS analysis considers the strengths and weaknesses of two approaches – the creation of ‘uranium banks’ and the reliance on formal cooperation agreements.chevron_right