Publications

This paper focuses on Volgograd Oblast and the challenges faced by similar regions in the southern "Red Belt". The paper describes those economic, social, political, and cultural forces that shape the...chevron_right

Since the end of the Cold War, peace support operations have been repeatedly employed by the international community to respond to crises and stabilize conflict zones. At the same time, both the conce...chevron_right

This paper examines the role of Russia's regional elites in shaping regional policy and identity. The author outlines how these elites have managed to mobilize social support for their policies while ...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the internal and external factors that shape the development of Novosibirsk Oblast's international relations. The author examines the region's relations with the federal center as ...chevron_right

This book summarizes the workshops and presentations held during the 4th International Security Forum (ISF) in Geneva from 15 to 17 November 2000 and presents an overview of the themes and projects di...chevron_right

In 1955 the Warsaw Pact was created as mirror image of NATO. The USSR intended the Pact as a bargaining chip, one that could be negotiated away if favorable international conditions allowed for the si...chevron_right

This book examines the evolution of superpower détente during the 1960s and 1970s in the light of newly available archival material. The book offers a critical reappraisal of the history of the period...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the regional dimensions of Russian foreign and security policy examines how far the "central" state of Moscow understands the specific interests of the country's regions. The autho...chevron_right

The 1999 Kosovo crisis posed a serious challenge to concept of cooperative security. After the end of the Cold War, Europe, together with the US and Canada, made some progress in devising a new securi...chevron_right

This paper examines the impact of the world economy on Russia's regions, and how growing international and transnational exchanges are affecting the state of regional affairs. The author identifies Ru...chevron_right

Die Schweiz durchlebt in aussen- und sicherheitspolitischer Hinsicht eine ereignisreiche Zeit. Vor dem Hintergrund der anstehenden Entscheidungen ist ein Rückblick auf die Geschichte der schweizerisch...chevron_right

This book addresses the issues of international security after the end of the Cold War. It looks at key changes that have taken place since 1989, analyzes the main issues, and considers those trends t...chevron_right

This book addresses the achievements, challenges and problems of Ukraine's foreign and security policy since 1990-91. Considerable emphasis is given to the often problematic, but presently stable, bil...chevron_right

This book addresses the role of the Russian Federation within the post-Cold War European security architecture and assesses Russian foreign and security policy. Rather than examine the differences bet...chevron_right

This publication discusses a variety of international issues relating to arms control and global disarmament. Particular emphasis is given to conventional weapons control and reduction in Europe, worl...chevron_right