Publications

This paper examines the effects of aerial spraying of herbicides, particularly Glyphosate, on human health though an analysis of data from Colombia. The authors argue that their results show that expo...chevron_right

This report presents the results of a public opinion poll on how Iranian citizens view Tehran's nuclear negotiations with the P5+1 countries (China, Russia, United States, United Kingdom, France, plus...chevron_right

This paper shows the raw results of a public opinion survey conducted by the University of Tehran Center for Public Opinion Research, the Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland and ...chevron_right

Diese Studie untersucht Vietnams Einstieg in die friedliche Nutzung der Kernenergie. Der Autor bespricht auch die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass Vietnam seine Kernenergieprojekte zum Bau von Atomwaffen miss...chevron_right

How effective are specifically targeted sanctions in exerting diplomatic pressure? According to M D Jaeger, it’s still unclear whether sanctions against the financial and energy sectors contributed to the nuclear breakthrough with Iran. They may, however, convince Russia to back down over Ukraine.chevron_right

The Saudi-led air campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebellion has failed to have the desired effect, writes the CSS’ Roland Popp. As he sees it, only a ceasefire and negotiated settlement will put an end to the ongoing violence and prevent the further disintegration of an already fragmented state.chevron_right

This book discusses Integrative Simulations (i.e., IN-simulations) and how they can be used to train individuals, groups and organizations to improve their negotiation and mediation skills. Basically,...chevron_right

This paper examines trends in trade, labor, and capital flows between Belarus and Russia to examine whether Belarus will benefit economically from its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, which ...chevron_right

This paper examines the judicial system in Georgia in light of the arrests and prosecution of several former government officials between 2012 and 2014. More specifically, the author looks at 1) the i...chevron_right

This issue includes articles on 1) the use of incremental escalation as a cost-avoidance measure in international conflicts; 2) Bangladesh’s 2014 elections; 3) the privatization of security in the Cze...chevron_right

This paper looks at the evolution of the concept of eco-innovation and its role in the EU's sustainable development policy. The authors also examine the different measurement approaches and challenges...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of a workshop on emerging issues in international trade and investment law, and how to develop a more detailed research agenda in this area. Some of the key topics cove...chevron_right

This paper describes 1) the reasons why the EU initiated the process to establish a banking union; 2) the key pieces of legislation that lie at the foundation of this process; and 3) the union's main ...chevron_right

This paper examines whether a trade agreement can help deal with environmental problems, with a particular focus on the potential for the Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) to fulfill this role. More...chevron_right

This brief provides an overview of the key recommendations for the G20 and its role in international monetary and financial cooperation that were identified at the May 2015 Think 20 Conference. More s...chevron_right