Publications

This commentary argues that the US and Japan should cooperate with Taiwan to address potential cybersecurity threats from China and other actors.chevron_right

This commentary discusses the historical and legal factors that inform China's sovereignty claims in the South China Sea, or its 'nine-dash line' claim, and how Beijing's claim is misinterpreted by th...chevron_right

Benjamin Ho and others believe that Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN will be dominated by two issues – 1) managing tensions in the East and South China Seas, and 2) making sure the organization plays a central role in shaping Southeast Asia's economic and security architectures.chevron_right

Following the admission to the hospital of Saudi Arabia's 91 year old King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz in December 2014, this commentary examines the succession process in Saudi Arabia as well as the imp...chevron_right

This paper first explains the factors that led to the victory of Maithripala Sirisena in Sri Lanka's presidential elections in January 2015. It then outlines the domestic challenges which Sirisena wil...chevron_right

This paper discusses the effectiveness of the UK's oversees aid program. In particular, the author defends the record of the country's aid program from its various critics, contending that although th...chevron_right

This policy brief highlights limitations and contradictions of the EU socio-economic development policies through an examination of the experience of different actors of these policies in Morocco and ...chevron_right

This text examines the near-term strategies different countries have adopted to cope with socio-political instability, and what these strategies might mean for the EU's foreign policy. (Note: The coun...chevron_right

Following the January 2015 attacks by an Islamic terrorist cell against the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket in Paris, this commentary discusses whether these attacks represe...chevron_right

The Vietnam Communist Party’s grip over the country’s armed forces remains strong, observes Zachary Abuza. However, Hanoi’s perceived climb-down in its recent maritime dispute with China has renewed calls for turning the Vietnam People’s Army into a more professional and apolitical force.chevron_right

This paper examines Russia's military doctrine, approved on December 26, 2014. Among other issues, the author discusses what the doctrine outlines for 1) the modernization of the country's Armed Force...chevron_right

This commentary discusses how the media and analysts responded to the attacks on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris in January 2015 in terms of their allegations that the attack constituted a f...chevron_right

This paper explores how Spain can boost its commercial ties with Asia through greater engagement with the Philippines. The authors also examine 1) the history of Spain's economic relations with the Ph...chevron_right

Cette publication offre une vue d’ensemble de la situation de piraterie maritime dans les eaux africaines en termes de nombre d’attaques, pays concernés, structure et organisation et rentabilité. L’au...chevron_right

This brief examines the results of the assembly elections in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir in November-December 2014. In particular the author examines which parties are most likely to form a ...chevron_right