Publications

Given the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) potential significance, particularly with regard to Russia and China’s engagement in Central Asia, this comprehensive CSS study explores 1) the SCO’s distinctive features in terms of its set-up and agenda...chevron_right

Terms like ‘religion’ and ‘secularity’ are fluid and context-dependent. So, how can educators design effective courses for peace practitioners, policy makers and mediators on the role of these concepts in conflict? In this report, Angela Ullmann responds by summarizing good practices for course organizers and curriculum developers dealing with these issues, based on the insights gathered at a practitioner exchange that took place at the University of Groningen in May 2017.chevron_right

The principle of subsidiarity—which holds that issues should always be dealt with at the lowest possible level of authority—has a long history in Swiss politics. Traditionally, this has also applied to Switzerland’s security...chevron_right

Following Russia’s March 2018 presidential elections, this edition of the RAD focuses on what to expect in Putin’s fourth term as president. More specifically, the edition includes short commentary pi...chevron_right

Jeronim Perović contends that Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to enjoy high approval ratings and that in March 2018, he was re-elected without even having to present a tangible election platform. So how has Putin been able to maintain this position...chevron_right

In this paper, Jeremy Brickhill provides an introductory understanding of mediating and implementing security arrangements in peace processes as well as the tools, concepts and mechanisms available to manage security transitions. More specifically, Brickhill focuses on 1) the recurring problems of security arrangements mediation; 2) the security and military aspects of peace processes, and how to integrate these critical elements into mediation and peace-building strategies; 3) the phases of security transitions from war to peace; 4) how to provide the attention to detail necessary in security arrangements mediation, and more.chevron_right

Cyberspace – an important part of modern life and the source of numerous modern security concerns – is being treated as a domain where the usual rules do not apply, a position stemming from a fundamental misconception: cyberspace does not exist.chevron_right

This article describes how tensions built up between China and the US, owing to the two powers conducting cyberespionage campaigns against each other, and how Washington and Beijing sought to ease this situation through a bilateral agreement in 2015. The author also looks at 1) the successes and limitations of the 2015 agreement; and 2) how internet governance and the possibility of the application of anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) in cyberspace continue to cause disagreement between the US and China.chevron_right

This edition analyzes the results of Russia’s 18 March 2018 presidential election, which extended President Putin’s term in office up to 2024. More specifically, the authors examine the reasons for holding the vote...chevron_right

The three articles in this issue of the CAD focus on public opinion in Georgia. More specifically, the articles look at 1) public attitudes towards immigrants in the country; 2) what Georgia’s populat...chevron_right

This issue of the RAD assesses Russia´s use of major sporting events to promote its soft power, prior its hosting of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. More specifically, the first article compares how Russia a...chevron_right

In light of Russia’s upcoming presidential elections, the four articles in this edition of the RAD look at 1) presidential candidate Ksenia Sobchak, including the controversies surrounding her as well as why she could...chevron_right

Nuclear deterrence may remain the top priority set out by the Trump administration’s “Nuclear Posture Review”. However, this CSS analysis highlights that the administration’s nuclear policy has turned...chevron_right

As has been the trend in recent years, 2017 was characterized by significant changes in international politics, highlighting the growing complexity of the world we live in. Reflections on major develo...chevron_right

This CSS analysis looks at how North African foreign fighters who flocked to Syria and Iraq, as well as the so-called Islamic State’s (IS) regional provinces, are now returning to their home countries...chevron_right