Publications

The three articles in this edition of the RAD look at 1) the evolution of Russia’s federal programs of patriotic education since 2000; 2) how patriotism has shaped consumer preferences among the Russian population in the post-Soviet era; and 3) the militarization of the...chevron_right

The three articles in this edition of the RAD focus on contemporary Russian-Belarus relations. The texts specifically look at 1) recent tensions between Russian and Belarus and why ties between the two countries are likely to remain volatile; 2) how in the wake of...chevron_right

This publication contends that US grand strategy is at a crossroads. Washington may continue to pursue internationalism, as most of the country’s conservative national security establishment would prefer. However, Donald Trump’s election and his embrace of populist...chevron_right

This article argues that addressing the security vulnerabilities created by global connectivity and interdependence is at the heart of the Alliance’s current push to increase its resilience. However, this push presents a challenge to NATO, contends the text´s author...chevron_right

This publication argues that President Trump´s administration is laying the groundwork for the US to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. However, the text's authors suggest that if the US were to end its participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran’s nuclear program...chevron_right

The three articles in this issue of the CAD focus on 1) what role the Caucasus Muslims Board played in the state building process in post-Soviet Azerbaijan; 2) the Georgian Orthodox Church´s stance on democratization and the institution´s potential to engage...chevron_right

The featured article in this edition of the RAD looks at 1) how international sanctions and low oil prices have not completely stopped multinational firms from investing in Russia; and 2) why foreign direct investment in Russia has slightly rebounded...chevron_right

Diese Publikation befasst sich mit der gewachsenen Rolle Russlands und der fortlaufenden EU-Integration im Westbalkan. Die Studie prüft inwiefern die EU-Erweiterung in der Region gefährdet ist und analysiert das russische Engagement in der Region. Unter anderem...chevron_right

The three articles in this issue of the CAD focus on 1) the informal trade between the Caucasus region and China since the early 1990s; 2) the role Juhuro entrepreneurs have played in shaping trade networks in Eurasia; and 3) how local trade interacts with in-place...chevron_right

The four articles in this edition of the RAD examine 1) Russia’s drive towards food security, which has been spurred on by Western sanctions; 2) the history of the country’s seafood industry, to include the latter’s economic and social viability; 3) Moscow’s policies toward...chevron_right

This report examines the hack of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) computer network during the 2016 US Presidential elections, as well as related attacks that have been attributed to Russian actors. While exploring this topic, the authors specifically address 1) the background and...chevron_right

With the military setbacks the so-called Islamic State is now experiencing, the number of jihadist foreign fighters returning to Europe will most likely rise. Switzerland, too, must be prepared to deal with these individuals. According to this analysis, there is much the Swiss can learn from...chevron_right

According to this text, “American Affairs” is a nascent Trump-era journal that provides a compelling critique of the Republican Party’s foreign policies. The periodical argues, for example, that 1) conservative internationalism is indeed losing its appeal among...chevron_right

In this report, Robert Dewar does indeed focus on cyber defenses which rely on offensive measures to counter cyber-attacks. Among other things, Dewar 1) defines the concept of Active Cyber Defense (ACD); 2) highlights the prevalence of ACD in the strategies of...chevron_right

In this report, Marie Baezner and Patrice Robin examine the cyber and information warfare that’s been conducted on behalf of separatist fighters in Eastern Ukraine. Our authors specifically look at 1) the historical background and chronology of the struggle; 2) the victims of...chevron_right