Publications

This paper examines the discussions over the possible establishment of a Weapons of Mass Destruction-free zone (WMDFZ) for the Middle East at the April-May 2015 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Confere...chevron_right

This article discusses the emergence of unconventional oil production in the US, how it is reducing US dependence on the Middle East, and the effects this will have on oil prices and global politics. ...chevron_right

In a reaction to the European Commission’s paper “Building a Capital Markets Union”, this commentary offers a distinct perspective on the direction in which the EU’s financial market should develop. T...chevron_right

This publication contends that since entering the White House, US President Obama has changed his approach to the Israeli-Palestinian political process. Evidence of this includes 1) more recent commen...chevron_right

In light of the growing economic and military power of China, this brief discusses the increasingly important bilateral relations and mutual interests India and Japan share regarding maritime security...chevron_right

This paper discusses Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia's efforts to create a common energy market in the Baltic States after signing an agreement to create an integrated gas market in the region in Januar...chevron_right

Following the Conservative Party's victory in the UK’s May 2015 general election, this publication discusses the potentially negative consequences of three initiatives the party is expected to impleme...chevron_right

Cet article interroge sur le poids de la dépense nucléaire militaire en France. L'auteur argumente que la dissuasion nucléaire a de nombreux bénéfices militaires, industriels et technologiques et qu'e...chevron_right

Bruno Tertrais thinks that France should approach the idea of relinquishing its nuclear deterrent with caution. Not only is the country’s nuclear arsenal totally intertwined with other elements of its defense system, it also offers numerous military, industrial and technological benefits.chevron_right

This brief addresses the humanitarian argument for nuclear disarmament, which aims to delegitimize the possession of nuclear weapons by highlighting the unacceptable consequences of using such weapons...chevron_right

This note analyzes a speech made by French President Francois Hollande on February 19, 2015, regarding the future of his country's nuclear deterrent. The author contends that although the speech did n...chevron_right

This commentary discusses some of the ways in which Hamas is maneuvering to maintain its position of power in the Gaza Strip. In particular, the authors examine Hamas' 1) unofficial negotiations with ...chevron_right

This brief summarizes developments during May 2015 in global situations of current or potential conflict and assesses whether the overall situation in each case has deteriorated, improved, or remained...chevron_right

This article looks at the factors fueling current anxieties about the West's decline. The author argues that these fears are different than those in earlier times and indicate that the economic, demog...chevron_right

Has the UN Peacebuilding Architecture (PBA) struggled to meet the needs of local-level stakeholders? Lesley Connolly believes so. That’s why it’s time to explore fresh options to make the decade-old PBA more effective.chevron_right