Publications

This study examines how the the growth of Turkey's economy and the expansion of its middle class has affected democracy, society, and religion in the country as well as perspectives toward these areas...chevron_right

This report provides an overview of the history of Turkish-Israeli relations, with a focus on developments in ties between the two countries since the Justice and Development Party (JDP) came to power...chevron_right

This paper examines changes in the relationship between the government and citizens and donors in Uganda and how these affect public policy priorities. In particular, their analysis shows how the rela...chevron_right

This paper examines how agriculture cooperatives in Nicaragua were affected by the profound political, economic and social transitions that have occurred in the country since 1979 as well as how these...chevron_right

This paper discusses the political and institutional factors that shaped the emergence and consolidation of a universal health system (SUS) in Brazil after the country's transition to democracy in the...chevron_right

This paper outlines the opportunities and challenges posed by proposed national health insurance (NHI) reforms in South Africa. It begins by explaining the country’s system of health care provision, i...chevron_right

This report examines the evolution of the Taliban case for armed struggle and the minimal adjustments Taliban rhetoricians made to cope with the country's presidential elections and withdrawal of inte...chevron_right

This report examines the debate within the Taliban over how the group should respond to the first and second round of Afghanistan’s 2014 presidential election. Using interviews with Taliban members, e...chevron_right

This issue includes articles on 1) how social media research could be used to further non-proliferation; 2) the Integrated Field Exercise (IFE) held in November-December 2014 by the Comprehensive Nucl...chevron_right

This note discusses the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which took place in December 2014 in Lima. The author includes 1) a bri...chevron_right

Este comentario discute la reunión de la OPEP que tuvo lugar en noviembre 2014 para frenar la caída del precio del petróleo. El autor subraya la necesidad de reformar la política energética en los paí...chevron_right

Este análisis discute la quinta accesión de España como miembro no permanente del Consejo de Seguridad para el período 2015-2016. El autor repasa los factores básicos en presencia: el Consejo en que s...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the efforts that have been undertaken by ASEAN and its member states to develop sustainable and more environmentally friendly power supplies as well as the challenges involve...chevron_right

In light of the September 2014 agreement which would allow Canberra to resettle refugees who have arrived on Australia's shores in Cambodia, this brief discusses both Australia’s resettlement policy a...chevron_right

This paper examines the €300 billion financial investment plan drawn up by the President of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker in 2014 to kickstart the EU's economy.chevron_right