Publications

Cedric de Coning and his colleagues believe that it’s time for African organizations to revise their preferred approach to peace operations. In practical terms, that means staying true to the African Standby Force (ASF) concept, although in ways that are in line with Vision 2063 and other strategic documents.chevron_right

This paper contains articles on issues related to UN peacekeeping operations. More specifically, it looks at 1) trends in conflict and peace; 2) new issues in peacekeeping, such as organized crime, ne...chevron_right

This paper examines Russia's import and export policies since its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2012 as well as the extent to which Moscow has used its trade measures to further p...chevron_right

This brief explores the security challenges posed by European jihadist fighters returning to their countries of origin. The authors discuss how the EU has responded to the terrorist attack which have ...chevron_right

This brief explores the possibility of further NATO enlargement. It begins by citing which countries have been historically reluctant to join the Alliance (Sweden and Switzerland) and the four nations...chevron_right

If a government wants to invest in Cyber Security Capacity Building (CCB), what dimensions of this process should it focus on? According to this report, it should zero in on 1) the methodological dime...chevron_right

This policy brief reviews the history of EU-Russia relations from the 1990s-2014 and argues that a solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine is beyond reach. The author contends that Russian preside...chevron_right

This brief analyzes the challenges and avenues for cooperation between Norway and each of the BRICS countries. The authors contend that although common ambitions do exist among members, BRICS is not a...chevron_right

This brief examines the bilateral relations Norway has with each of the BRICS countries and highlights the challenges and opportunities increased cooperation presents. According to the authors, the ch...chevron_right

This brief analyzes how much non-military support (civilian capacity) the UN and regional organizations used in their peacebuilding operations up through 2015. It then reviews the post-2012 efforts by...chevron_right

This brief examines Norway’s economic relationships with each of the BRICS countries. In doing so, the authors review the economic performance of each of the BRICS countries, noting their economy size...chevron_right

This brief analyzes the similarities and differences between the BRICS states to help inform what policy Norway should adopt towards them and other emerging powers. The authors contend that the most i...chevron_right

This brief examines how Russia's adventurism in Ukraine has affected the EU. In particular, the brief's author discusses 1) how national-level relations between specific member states and Moscow have ...chevron_right

This paper examines 1) the attempts of various organizations to build up the Internet and cyber capabilities of developing countries, 2) the problems they face, and 3) the steps they can take to overc...chevron_right

This report questions the widespread depiction of an 'assertive' China. By comparing one of the country’s most prominent conflicts (the one with the Philippines) with one that hardly ever makes it int...chevron_right