Publications

This paper examines the present state of US-Japanese defense cooperation and how it might be strengthened further. More specifically, the paper elaborates on 1) the historic interests that have guided...chevron_right

This paper discusses public-public and public-private partnerships (P4) by examining some of the key themes, trends and emerging issues facing examples of such partnerships involving the US Department...chevron_right

This paper outlines the various international and regional security initiatives in which the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is involved and what this says about China’s national security polic...chevron_right

This brief examines the framework the African Union (AU) has adopted to deal with terrorism. The author argues that the framework is fairly progressive and that it is pushing states to coordinate thei...chevron_right

This issue primarily focuses on programs in South Africa that aim to address the factors that increase the risk of someone perpetrating or becoming a victim of violence. More specifically, the article...chevron_right

Jakkie Cilliers and others fully expect the power and influence of Africa’s ‘Big Five’ nations to wax and wane over the next 25 years. While Ethiopia and Nigeria are expected to increase their relative strength, Algeria, Egypt and South Africa are expected to stagnate or decline in their influence.chevron_right

This issue includes articles on 1) the first PSC mission to Mali which it undertook together with the EU Political and Security Committee in February 2015; 2) the PSC's review of the decision to launc...chevron_right

This brief analyzes the various strategies and initiatives outside actors have undertaken to improve the political, security and humanitarian conditions of Africa’s Sahel region. The brief's authors a...chevron_right

This report discusses the fragile political situation that has plagued South Sudan since 2013. Continued violence, the author argues, is eroding the country's capital, aggravating its structural probl...chevron_right

This document serves as a guide for South African parliamentarians on budgetary issues. It aims to 1) improve the basic understanding of members of Parliament (MPs) that do not sit on finance or appro...chevron_right

In light of discussions around the withdrawal of the US presence from Afghanistan by the end of 2016, this paper looks at the numerous security challenges facing the country. These challenges revolve ...chevron_right

This paper considers the approach that, according to the author, India should adopt in its relations and dialogue process with Pakistan.chevron_right

This paper discusses the negative socioeconomic and environmental effects of China's dam building projects as well as the potential effects which planned future projects may have. The author then exam...chevron_right

This brief provides five examples of innovative peacebuilding and statebuilding at the community and local levels across Africa. The studies focus on 1) the role of women in local governance and state...chevron_right

UN peacekeeping operations can impact the health of host populations in positive and negative ways. To enhance the positives, Sara Davies and Simon Rushton recommend that contributing countries perform health impact assessments before they deploy their troops and much more.chevron_right