Publications

In light of the tactics used by Russia in its involvement in 2014 Ukraine crisis and its annexation of Crimea, this paper discusses hybrid warfare, which involves the use of a variety of methods to un...chevron_right

This paper starts with a brief history of the fluctuating external relations structures of the European Commission, before discussing the changes that were instituted under current Commission Presiden...chevron_right

This commentary examines the implications of the use of the "Russian bear" metaphor in debates in the West and within Russia, particularly with reference to discussions over Moscow's involvement in th...chevron_right

With Ukraine's troubles hovering in the background, this paper examines the positions of Estonia and Finland on common issues such as national sovereignty and security. The paper's authors conclude th...chevron_right

This paper 1) considers the unique influences the Syrian Civil War and the so-called Islamic State are having on the foreign terrorist fighter phenomenon, and 2) wonders whether it's too late for the ...chevron_right

This comment discusses Russian President Putin’s nationalist discourse and the unintended effect it may have on the country. Putin’s rhetoric, the author argues, could lead to a strengthening of ethni...chevron_right

This note addresses the media and public reaction to the January 2015 terrorist attacks on the satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo" in Paris and how it has treated the issue of freedom of expression. Th...chevron_right

This E-Note looks at the fiscal and exchange rate challenges facing Iraq in light of the falling price of oil and the Iraqi government's continuing conflict with the so-called Islamic State (IS). Inde...chevron_right

This footnote discusses Jewish history and politics, focusing on the rise of the Zionist movement in Europe and its evolution into a settlement and nation-building project in Palestine.chevron_right

This paper examines the legacy of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia following his death in January 2015 as well as what can be expected in terms of foreign, energy and economic policy from his successor, ...chevron_right

This paper examines the state of global competition in the area of the technological development and manufacture of unmanned areal systems (UAS), or drones, as well as whether the US can maintain its ...chevron_right

This paper examines Palestinian and Israeli public opinion on accepting a two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The author argues that certain circumstances surrounding a hypothe...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of some of the major peace agreements and negotiations that have taken place under the banner of the Arab-Israeli peace process between 1967 and 2014 and in particular ...chevron_right

This article addresses the state of the EU and European integration and argues that the future of the European project is facing serious problems. The author also suggests that there are three main in...chevron_right

This note provides an analysis of commentaries by Rostislav Ishchenko and Ukrainian parliamentarian Andriy Levus on the conflict in Ukraine as well as the potential for an increase in the use of guerr...chevron_right