Publications

This analysis examines 1) the risks jihadist fighters pose to Australia when they return home, and 2) Canberra's responses to this limited threat, which should be shaped by non-coercive methods and th...chevron_right

This report first reminds us that in the wake of fierce debates on the future of US nuclear weapons in Europe, NATO worked hard to ensure that any discussions about the roles these weapons should play...chevron_right

This paper examines Russia’s approach to conflict, how it has developed since the 1970s, and how it was applied in Moscow's intervention in Ukraine in 2014. The author first argues that Russia’s appro...chevron_right

If NATO is serious about countering hybrid threats, should it add energy to the equation? Michael Rühle and Julijus Grubliauskas believe so. As they see it, Ukraine’s troubles have confirmed that energy is a far more important factor in hybrid warfare than is commonly thought.chevron_right

This paper explores the concept of hybrid warfare, as illustrated by 1) the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War; 2) the ongoing military campaign of the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria; 3) the faction...chevron_right

This paper looks at the geopolitical narrative of the terrorist group called the Islamic State (IS). In particular, the author discusses how the IS frames the group’s territorial extension and aspirat...chevron_right

This note outlines some of the social and political conditions which played a part in the 2013/2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa, and stresses the importance of having local knowledge in preventing t...chevron_right

This paper uses information drawn from 20 000 citizens in 15 African countries to explore the scope of ethnic and regional favoritism and the implications it has for citizenship and democracy on the c...chevron_right

A strong cyber capacity is crucial for states to progress and develop in economic, political and social spheres. This brief discusses the need for a deeper dialogue with the development community and ...chevron_right

This brief explores the methods and tools that small states can apply to defend their interests and influence decision-making in the EU. The author first examines the typical structure weaknesses of s...chevron_right

Talks in Havana have failed to address the dire problems faced by medium-sized cities located in Colombia’s conflict zones. This must change, says Patricia Weiss Fagen. Urban renewal and integration is just as important to the country’s peace and stability as economic development and the protection of rights in rural areas.chevron_right

From reducing the causes of conflict to facilitating economic development, the rehabilitation of fragile states rests on the establishment of more inclusive societies. In this publication, Seth Kaplan looks at the barriers to inclusion within these states and how to surmount them.chevron_right

Peace processes often experience the type of crises that require negotiators to overhaul their entire approach. Today, Vicenç Fisas looks back at three decades’ worth of negotiations to identify the conditions that are needed to (re)start peace discussions & then keep them formally on track.chevron_right

This report looks at the geopolitical and economic factors that are currently shaping Iranian-Pakistani relations. Some of the current stress points between the two nations include 1) the Sunni-Shi'a ...chevron_right

This paper provides an analytical framework for addressing the challenges that norms, or collective expectations about proper behavior, play in peace mediation processes. In particular, the framework ...chevron_right