Publications

This article argues that cyber-attacks — including North Korea’s against Sony and a Stuxnet-style attack against a German steel works — suggest that the nature of the cyber-threat is escalating. This ...chevron_right

This paper examines corporate social responsibility (CSR) in global markets and how Polish companies could use cultural diplomacy as a promotional tool. The author argues that a stronger engagement of...chevron_right

This commentary discusses how the death of Nik Aziz Nik Mat, the late spiritual leader of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), will affect both the future of his party and Malaysian politics as a wh...chevron_right

This commentary looks at the legacy of Nik Aziz Nik Mat, the late spiritual leader of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), focusing on how his religious education abroad and experiences in Malaysia ...chevron_right

This is a transcript of a testimony given before the US House Foreign Affairs Committee by Dr Dafna H Rand from CNAS on the so-called Islamic State and the threat it poses to the US. She discusses IS’...chevron_right

This paper assesses the performance so far of Federica Mogherini in her role as the EU's High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, 100 days after she took office on Nov...chevron_right

This brief argues that the EU should create a free trade area with Russia to deal with the conflict in eastern Ukraine as well as improve EU-Russian relations and the situation in Russia itself over t...chevron_right

This paper discusses the increase in anti-Islamic discourse and movements in Europe following the January 2015 terrorist attacks against the French satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo". The author conte...chevron_right

This paper discusses Delhi's legislative assembly elections in February 2015 and the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) historic vistory. The author then illustrates the ramifications of the results for the Bhar...chevron_right

This article discusses the breakdown in relations between the US and Russia, arguing that it will not culminate in another Cold War. The author also warns, however, that dialogue between Washington an...chevron_right

This paper discusses the status of and the obstacles to the local government reform promised by the Ukrainian central government in 2015. The authors argue that in order for the Ukrainian authorities ...chevron_right

This paper examines the role sport, and soccer in particular, have played in the development of the Middle East and North Africa. The author argues that in various parts of the region, the game has pl...chevron_right

In light of recent debates over meritocracy in Singapore, this paper examines what the country regards as 'merit'. The author explains that several concepts have emerged that reflect the evolution of ...chevron_right

This article examines the implications of postponing the February 2015 Nigerian federal elections. The authors look at the concerns over the elections and the reasons for the postponement and provide ...chevron_right

This testimony examines the fiscal and strategic challenges facing the US military as well as what the US government can do to help its military face these problems. The author contends that regardles...chevron_right