Publications

This brief looks at the symbolic meaning of the potential reintroduction of mandatory military conscription in Lithuania. The author argues that the potential move can be both read as 1) a signal to R...chevron_right

This bulletin discusses the implications of Turkey's denouncement of the Egyptian government following the ousting of President Morsi in July 2013. In general, the author suggests that the denouncemen...chevron_right

This paper argues that mainstream development agencies in the West have become increasingly irrelevant to the developing world and looks at how this state of affairs has come to pass. The author conte...chevron_right

This commentary examines internet freedom in Turkey and contends that an increase in restrictions to this freedom has been undermining fundamental rights and freedoms in the country. The authors also ...chevron_right

This article uses the example of two attacks which Israel carried out against Hezbollah in January 2015 to discuss Israel’s methods for confronting the terrorist organization. The author also examines...chevron_right

How should China deal with the ethnic Chinese irredentist groups now operating in Myanmar’s Shan State, which borders China? This brief argues that Beijing's failure to diffuse suspicions of its suppo...chevron_right

This brief summarizes developments during February 2015 in global situations of current or potential conflict and assesses whether the overall situation in each case has deteriorated, improved, or rem...chevron_right

In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo massacre, how should Europe go about containing Islamic extremism and prevent similar attacks in the future? The author of this article argues that it must continue to...chevron_right

This bulletin discusses Hezbollah’s hybrid warfare capabilities, referring to its use of a conventional arsenal, irregular forces and guerrilla tactics, psychological warfare, terrorism, and criminal ...chevron_right

This policy brief examines Nigeria’s readiness to hold a peaceful general election in 2015 as well as the national, regional and international significance of the poll. The authors argue that despite ...chevron_right

This paper examines the perspectives of rural Malians living on the border of state- and rebel-controlled territory before and after the coup and secessionist insurgency that took place in the country...chevron_right

This paper examines the extent of poverty in Swaziland, the government’s anti-poverty strategies, and public opinion on these issues. The author specifically looks at the views of the population of Sw...chevron_right

This paper examines the potential role for international verification of fissile material in relation to nuclear disarmament, what was accomplished under the Trilateral Initiative and, more importantl...chevron_right

This paper features articles on China’s relations with its four Northeast Asian neighbors: South Korea, North Korea, Taiwan and Japan. In particular, the authors assess Chinese views on 1) the fragil...chevron_right

This brief discusses the outcomes of a simulation exercise looking at the potential actions of the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) as well as containment strategies that the US and ...chevron_right