Publications

What roles do shadowy ‘intermediaries’ play in Russia’s complex migration processes? How has a recent national social insurance reform affected medical insurance coverage for Moscow’s migrant workers? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this edition of the CSS’ “Russian Analytical Digest.”chevron_right

This paper defends the Australian police and security forces in how they handled the December 15-16 2014 hostage-taking incident in Sydney. The author, however, is critical of Australia's asylum polic...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the new voting procedures in the European Council that will come into effect in 2017. More specifically, the author focuses on the assignment of voting weights and the defini...chevron_right

Este análisis tematiza la crisis con Gibraltar y las implicaciones del reforzamiento español de los controles en el área fronteriza. El autor explica que no hay un acuerdo hispano-británico sobre la d...chevron_right

This paper discusses what Pakistan must do to free itself from the violence and instability that affects the country. The author contends that to achieve this task, Islamabad must 1) reshape its relat...chevron_right

This commentary examines why the Philippines’ conviction of nine Chinese fishermen for poaching near Half-Moon Shoal, which is claimed by both Manila and Beijing, did not induce a stronger reaction fr...chevron_right

What are the values and interests guiding Russia’s policies towards Ukraine? Further, what impact has the Ukraine crisis had on Moscow’s relations with the EU and Central Asia? The answer to these questions and more can be found in this edition of the CSS’ Russian Analytical Digest.chevron_right

Following domestic opposition against the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) in the Philippines, this bulletin analyzes Manila’s military cooperation with the US. The author argues that, al...chevron_right

This note provides a brief summary of the progress made by the military campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria until mid-December 2014. More specifically, it looks at 1) the amount of territory contr...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of the events which have shaped relations between the UK and Bahrain in 2014. These include 1) British arms exports to Bahrain; 2) the security relationship with Bahrai...chevron_right

This report provides an update on the conflict in eastern Ukraine, to include the strategy and capabilities of the separatist forces operating there and their relations with Moscow. Additionally, the ...chevron_right

This bulletin discusses the crash in the value of the ruble at the end of 2014 as well as the tools available to Russian policymakers to stem this fall. The author also examines the consequences of th...chevron_right

This commentary contends that the Syrian and Iraqi Kurds’ battle against the Islamic State (IS) and resulting increase in their aspirations for their autonomy has led to an increase in the desire for ...chevron_right

This paper draws on debates among Chinese think tanks and expert analysts to examine perspectives in China on economic reform in the country. In particular, the authors examine perspectives in China o...chevron_right

This memo gives policy recommendations for decision makers in Europe and the US on some of the key issues related to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). In particular, they addr...chevron_right