Publications

This paper analyzes the sustainability of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's (ISIL) revenue sources, such as seizures of assets of state owned banks, taxation, oil trafficking, kidnapping, and...chevron_right

In the wake of the escalation of the security situation in Ukraine, this essay looks at how Europeans' view of the US' role in NATO has changed over time. To do this, the author asks two questions: 1)...chevron_right

This note examines how Hungary has responded to the 2015 migration crisis affecting the country and its status as a transit country for migrants seeking to enter the EU. Among other issues, the author...chevron_right

Frank Hoffman and Ryan Neuhard believe that the overall decline in global violence over the last 25 years is coming to an end. As a result, we need to start making better sense of the new power struggles, ancient hatreds and emerging technologies that define today’s security landscape.chevron_right

This paper investigates China’s attempt to revive its economy by launching the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as part of the country’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative. The author argues that whereas Western assistance often comes with conditions...chevron_right

Ahead of Canada's October 2015 federal elections, this paper examines the state of politics in the country, including the positions of the political parties, US-Canada relations, and how the October v...chevron_right

This article focuses on the dialogue at the 2015 Shangri La summit which dealt with China’s island-building activities in contested areas of the South China Sea as well as the role of the US in the re...chevron_right

This brief examines the political situation in Taiwan in anticipation of the country's 2016 general elections. The author argues that the political landscape in Taiwan is changing, with opposition lea...chevron_right

This brief confirms that the Sahel is indeed vulnerable to climate change and that its effects could contribute to increased conflict in the region, now and in the future. In the case of now, climate ...chevron_right

This paper discusses how the political, economic and social exclusion of women in the Sahel acts as a barrier to effective peacebuilding in the region. The authors argue that despite growing evidence ...chevron_right

This paper examines the impact of states relying less on military power and more on economic means to advance their interests and geopolitical power. The author contends that this trend is not positiv...chevron_right

This report presents findings from six focus group discussions involving Palestinian community stakeholders in Hebron between March and May 2013 on key security and safety concerns in the governorate....chevron_right

This report presents the findings from six focus group discussions held in 2013 on security, safety and justice in Jenin, Palestine that involved individuals from the Governor’s Office, local security...chevron_right

This paper examines the roles parliaments play in the security strategies of the Nordic countries. The paper’s author first clarifies the Nordic concept of security, which does indeed encompass health...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) as well as what social science research to date can tell us about this issue. In particular, the author 1) clarifies some con...chevron_right