Publications

This article compares the differences in the way people perceive and approach taxes in Northern and Southern Europe and the reasons behind these perceptions. The author argues that inefficient governm...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the 2015 third revision of the Guidelines for US-Japan Defense Cooperation, that will replace the second revision, which occurred in 1997 and is seen as outdated in light of ...chevron_right

This bulletin discusses the ‘green card’ proposal, which suggests that a way to strengthen the role of parliaments in the EU would be to enable national parliaments to make EU legislation proposals. T...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the potential impact of cheaper weapons produced by exporters such as Brazil, South Korea and Turkey on the domination of the traditional arms producers in the US and Europe....chevron_right

This commentary discusses the potential for political modernization in Moldova following the country's November 2014 elections and subsequent coalition negotiations, which lasted nearly two months. Th...chevron_right

In the wake of the drowning of some 900 immigrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean in April 2015 and with a view to the upcoming extraordinary EU Summit on April 23rd, this commentary argues tha...chevron_right

This brief reviews the recent political status of Sudan's Darfur region, which remains mired in conflicts between and among communities, armed groups and militias. The brief's author concludes that pa...chevron_right

This article looks at what Benjamin Netanyahu’s 2015 speech to the US Congress tells us about the politics of American foreign policy. According to the author, it showed that many US politicians 1) no...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the military situation in Iraq in terms of the forces fighting against the so-called Islamic State (IS) as well as the potential benefits and risks of an intervention by a Pa...chevron_right

This paper argues that in order to counter North Korea's increased nuclear missile threat, South Korea, Japan and the US need to bring in an anti-ballistic Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) ...chevron_right

This article looks at the evolution of the modern Mongolian republic arguing that the resource-rich and relatively democratic country is set to become the bellwether state for 21st century Eurasian po...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the framework agreement that was agreed on by the P5+1 countries and Iran on Tehran’s nuclear program in April 2015, why it could reduce the likelihood of a nuclear arms race...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the US March 2015 report “A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower” which outlines the country's maritime strategy, including how it differs from the previous strateg...chevron_right

This commentary examines developments in Spain's foreign policy, domestic politics and economy between March and April 2015. Among other issues, the author discusses 1) a dispute between Spain and Ven...chevron_right

This paper discusses Pakistani, Russian, Chinese and Iranian engagement with Afghanistan and how the foreign policies of these regional actors are likely to affect Afghanistan's national stability.chevron_right