Publications

This paper analyzes the trends and underlying drivers threatening security in Kenya since October 2011. In general, the author contends that although terrorist groups such as al-Shabaab are a major so...chevron_right

This issue includes articles on 1) the PSC's efforts to find a solution to the dispute over the Western Sahara; 2) the PSC's stance on the situation in South Sudan as well as discussions on the fate o...chevron_right

This report provides a quick overview of the security trends and threats Kenya has faced since October 2011. The report's author also discusses the measures the government has proposed to improve the ...chevron_right

This paper discusses the importance of parental support in preventing and reducing the levels of violence in South Africa. More specifically, the authors explain how positive parenting relates to viol...chevron_right

In light of Lesotho's snap February 2015 national election, this paper discusses some of the cyclical problems that have dogged politics in the country. These include fractious politics, a tradition o...chevron_right

This paper discusses the civil war in Syria and counterterrorism activities in the Middle East, highlighting why Assad is not a viable partner in the fight against ISIS. The author argues that the Ass...chevron_right

This paper provides a brief overview of Taiwan’s history and its most important bilateral relations. More specifically, the author discusses 1) Taiwan’s past and present relations with the US and Chin...chevron_right

This article explores and outlines the concept of electoral warfare (EW), whereby states interfere in democratic elections in other states. The author, in particular, examines the organizing principle...chevron_right

This paper discusses the economic challenges facing Turkey, their causes and the government's strategies to overcome them, with a particular focus on the country's current account deficit. The author ...chevron_right

This paper discusses how Turkey can best grow its economy through economic cooperation with other parties. In particular, the authors look at 1) the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTI...chevron_right

This paper examines patterns in migration from the Arab Mediterranean countries (AMC), with a particular focus on young emigrants. The author first reviews the typical profiles of migrants (age, gend...chevron_right

While the idea of a WMD-free Middle East is decades old, little thought has actually been given to achieving it. Today, Chen Kane clarifies the legal, technical, and institutional hurdles that must be cleared in order to make such a zone a reality.chevron_right

This paper questions the belief that hybrid warfare, as exemplified by Russia's annexation of Crimea and its subsequent destabilization of Eastern Ukraine, represents a new model for conflict in Europ...chevron_right

This paper looks at the 1951 UN Convention on the Status of Refugees, the key international legal document relating to refugee protection, and contends that the state of its implementation is failing ...chevron_right

This paper examines the three priorities of Turkey’s 2015 presidency of the G20, namely inclusive growth; the implementation of G20 policy, including the growth strategies set by the G20 leaders in Br...chevron_right