Publications

This paper explains how the consolidation of power achieved by the religious-conservative AKP party raises questions about the future strategic orientation of Turkey. It also discusses the tensions in...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the characteristics of EU and NATO rapid response forces as well as the strategic context in which they act. It argues that the ongoing rivalries between NATO and the EU and the sh...chevron_right

This paper describes how North Korea’s nuclear program has been an obstacle to peace on the Korean Peninsula, a threat to stability in Northeast Asia, and a global non-proliferation challenge all at t...chevron_right

This paper explains how the interpretation of Swiss neutrality has been the subject of a controversial debate between Swiss traditionalists and advocates of a more active foreign policy. The author de...chevron_right

Die Beiträge des Bulletin 2007 diskutieren Grundlagen, konzeptionelle Weiterentwicklungen und Trends im Bereich des Krisenmanagements, die Organisation von ausserordentlichen, aber planbaren Grosserei...chevron_right

This paper describes how French President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to introduce a fresh dynamism into and set a new course for French foreign policy. The author explains that at the European level,...chevron_right

This paper describes how the resurgence of Islamists in the Levant has changed the regional balance of power and confronted the West with various challenges. The author states that the EU and US will ...chevron_right

This report examines the potential role of confidence-building measures (CBMs) on the Korean Peninsula. The authors detail how CBMs may be seen as a useful test of the parties' sincerity and support t...chevron_right

This paper describes how the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 have led to an increased focus on the vulnerability of modern societies in general and the protection of so-called critical infrastr...chevron_right

This paper describes how relations between Russia and the West have deteriorated. The author explains how in key areas of international security, Russia has increasingly distanced itself from Europe a...chevron_right

This article discusses the impact of the illicit drug industry on international security policy. The author details how drug production, trafficking, and consumption undermines not only the security o...chevron_right

This paper describes how since the end of the Cold War few European armed forces have been subject to greater reform pressure than Germany’s Bundeswehr. The author states that while Germany has increa...chevron_right

This article discusses the US' intention to establish parts of its strategic missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic. The author outlines the evolution of the missile program and intro...chevron_right

This conference report provides a thematic overview of all the presentations given at the 7th International Security Forum (ISF), held from 26 to 28 October 2006 in Zurich, Switzerland. All keynote sp...chevron_right

This paper describes the difficult process of political stabilization in Afghanistan. The author explains that while the Taliban and al-Qaida have re-formed in the tribal areas on the Afghan-Pakistani...chevron_right