Publications

Dieser Bericht diskutiert die Entwicklung des europäischen Rüstungssektors. Der Autor beantwortet 1) wie die Rüstungslandschaft in der EU im 21. Jahrhundert aussieht; 2) inwiefern die Rüstungsindustri...chevron_right

This paper discusses the challenges facing Finland’s new coalition government concerning economic and EU issues and how it should respond to these. More specifically, the authors focus on four areas: ...chevron_right

This commentary analyzes the planned revision of the European Security Strategy (ESS). The authors first look at the changes in the security environment since the ESS was first established twelve year...chevron_right

Diese Studie analysiert Entwicklungen in der US-Verteidigungspolitik und deren Auswirkungen auf die Rolle der USA in Europa. Der Autor beschreibt 1) amerikanische aussen- und innenpolitischen Rahmenbe...chevron_right

This paper discusses how China's launch of economic and foreign policy initiatives, such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Eurasian ‘Silk Road’ infrastructure projects, is lik...chevron_right

This paper looks at the jihadist terrorist organizations operating in Africa, including their origins and development, the regions they operate in, and the groups’ ties to each other and transnational...chevron_right

Dieser Beitrag thematisiert die Konsequenzen eines möglichen Atomabkommens mit dem Iran im Jahr 2015 für die bestehenden US-amerikanischen Strafmassnahmen. Der Autor beschreibt, dass einerseits die un...chevron_right

This report argues that the varying quality of education available to the children of US soldiers could impact the Army's ability to retain its troops, particularly since the latter expect family care...chevron_right

This report argues that in the face of growing mass violence in fragile states, the threat of runaway climate change, and fears of devastating cross-border economic shocks and cyber-attacks, the world...chevron_right

This paper discusses the corruption-driven losses suffered by developing countries and the approaches Switzerland and other members of the international community have adopted to help these countries ...chevron_right

This issue of “Perspectives on Terrorism” begins by looking at how the so-called Islamic State (IS) uses the ‘Swarmcast’ technique to outwit those who try to limit its propaganda on the Internet. The subsequent articles focus on 1) how IS’ propaganda is increasing the vulnerability of Muslim women in...chevron_right

This report focuses on Pakistan’s current energy problems. More specifically, it looks at their root causes, how the country has tried to deal with recurring energy shortages, and what Islamabad can l...chevron_right

Why and how do insurgent commanders cooperate with each other in Afghanistan? Today, Mallory Sutika Sipus summarizes the findings of a USIP-supported study that explores how local alliances are formed and maintained, how long they last, and what are their perceived benefits.chevron_right

This commentary looks at what the author sees as the key lessons for the EU's European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) that emerged from the May 2015 Eastern Partnership Summit in Riga. These are 1) that th...chevron_right

In light of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's April/May 2015 visit to the US, this brief examines the factors that are driving Tokyo and Washington to strengthen their security alliance with one an...chevron_right