Publications

This brief discusses the effect of the EU’s Cohesion Policy on the economies of Central European EU countries. The author argues that the policy, which was designed to help less economically developed...chevron_right

Why do UN-led efforts to prevent mass atrocities often fail? Alex Bellamy and Adam Lupel think that the organization’s ad-hoc approach towards prevention is the main culprit. What’s actually needed is a comprehensive, system-wide strategy that tackles this nasty problem in formalized and methodical ways.chevron_right

This report explores the role of women in peacebuilding processes, arguing for their greater inclusion. More specifically, the authors discuss 1) the barriers to women’s participation in this field; 2...chevron_right

This meeting note provides an overview of the ideas for enhanced security cooperation between the UN Security Council (UNSC) and regional organizations - such as the EU and African Union - that emerge...chevron_right

This article examines the June 2015 general elections in Turkey, arguing that the only party to lose out in the election was the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), and the state of civil soci...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of a conference on the key migration challenges in the Mediterranean area, the impact of the Arab Spring on migration in the region, and developments in patterns of reg...chevron_right

This paper summarizes the proceedings of an international workshop on the Libyan crisis jointly organized by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) and the European Council on Foreign Relation (ECFR...chevron_right

This paper discusses the history and effectiveness of using sanctions as a US foreign policy tool. The authors first examine how the rise of smart sanctions - sanctions that target individuals and ent...chevron_right

What steps should the West take in order to ensure that Moldova continues to tilt in a pro-European direction? William Hill thinks it needs to encourage greater transparency in the country’s legislative and administrative procedures, promote an overhaul of the judicial system, and pursue other practical measures.chevron_right

This paper discusses the implications of China’s strategic goals in Southeast Asia for maritime security in the region. More specifically, the authors examine the differences between China's interests...chevron_right

This paper discusses interoperability between members state forces in NATO arguing that it can provide a way to enhance trust and cooperation in the Alliance. More specifically, the author discusses 1...chevron_right

How should NATO and Mongolia respond to the strategic constraints that Russia and China place on their partnership? Given that expanding their ties is out of the question, Robert Helbig suggests adding depth and more substance to the current relationship. Here’s what he means.chevron_right

This paper argues that, contrary to popular assumption, the Tunisian revolution in 2010 had a strong rural aspect. The author particularly looks at the demographics and history of the cities of Kasser...chevron_right

With the fall of Saddam Hussain in 2003, many former high-ranking members of the Baath Party joined Islamic groups intent on fighting the US occupation of Iraq. This paper questions the belief articul...chevron_right

This brief reviews the political and humanitarian situation in Syria and analyzes possible scenarios for a peace mission to deal with the civil war in the country. The author argues that the most like...chevron_right