Publications

This paper discusses the economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the EU following the 2014 crisis in Ukraine. In particular, the author looks at whether: 1) the sanctions are having an impact on Russi...chevron_right

This paper offers an overview of the US new National Security Strategy (NSS)--the first to be released in almost five years. It looks at how the strategy aims to provide 1) security to the US, its cit...chevron_right

Cette publication discute les missions et les défis de l’Union Européenne pour la paix au Mali dans le contexte d’une signature éventuelle d’un accord entre le président malien et les entités représen...chevron_right

This brief assesses the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in early 2015, where President Joseph Kabila is seeking to control the army, stifle opposition and civil society, and break ...chevron_right

This alert examines the effects of Libya’s political isolation law (PIL), or ‘deqaddafication law’ adopted by the country's General National Congress in May 2013. In particular, the author examines bo...chevron_right

Why are so many analysts convinced that the EU will never send its Nordic Battlegroup into action? According to this article, the answer points to prohibitive costs, limited operational experience, an...chevron_right

This alert argues that four years after the toppling of Qaddafi, Libya is perilously close to economic collapse. Growing political factionalism and the prevalence of security vacuums have facilitated ...chevron_right

Targeted actions against the Islamic State have reignited discussions about the war-making powers of the US President and Congress. Today, Anna Kronlund examines the legal framework that defines the role of Congress in war-making, historical examples of its authorization of the use of military force, and more.chevron_right

This paper discusses how targeted sanctions as a foreign policy tool are increasingly encroaching upon the legal sphere by infringing upon the rights of the individuals and entities. In particular, th...chevron_right

This paper examines Turkey's European Union accession negotiation process under the country's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). The author looks at the nature of the AKP as a political movem...chevron_right

This commentary discusses prospects for cooperation between Greece and Italy in the EU over economic policies. The commentary argues that while there is room for cooperation between the Tsipras and Re...chevron_right

This paper discusses the reasons for the poor economic position Russia is in at the beginning of 2015 and how Russia's policies under President Vladimir Putin have contributed to the country's economi...chevron_right

This comment explains that Finland is well placed to meet the challenges of hybrid warfare, but such hybridization means that societal preparedness must be emphasized along with military capabilities....chevron_right

This commentary discusses the reasons for the rise of the left-wing Podemos party in Spain, its main policies and the impact it could have on Spanish and European politics. The author argues that whil...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the important role the EU plays in Finland's security policy and the efforts of Finland’s political leadership to increase the extent to which the EU acts as a security commu...chevron_right