Publications

This paper argues that legislative attempts by Europe and the US to deal with the links between mineral extraction and conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remain inadequate. To ...chevron_right

This text examines the Sinai Tribal Union's May 2015 recommendations on how to deal with the jihadist insurgency in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. The recommendations include 1) the actions the tribes shoul...chevron_right

This article discusses the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) in light of questions that have been raised over its effectiveness by Western analysts due to the emergence of new nuclear weapons sta...chevron_right

This article discusses the state of politics in Nepal following the earthquake that struck the country in early 2015. The author argues that once rescue and rebuilding efforts have finished in Nepal, ...chevron_right

This paper discusses how the so-called Islamic State (IS) has been able to attract a large number of female supporters, sympathizers and fighters from the West. The author also discusses the roles tha...chevron_right

This paper discusses the increasing tension in the Gaza Strip in 2015 between Hamas and Salafi jihadi groups that support the so-called Islamic State (IS). In particular, the author explains how these...chevron_right

This paper argues that the Kamchatka Peninsula in Eastern Russia could play a significant role in improving relations between Moscow and countries in the Asia Pacific region. However, the author also ...chevron_right

This backgrounder provides an overview of peacekeepers and peacekeeping operations in Africa. More specifically, the author examines 1) which organizations deploy peacekeepers in Africa and where to; ...chevron_right

This article provides an overview of the main characteristics of right-wing terrorism in Germany and compares them with other well-known incidents in Europe and North America to assess the implication...chevron_right

This article discusses what actions and measures are available to address the quality of health care coverage and humanitarian health assistance available within UN peacekeeping missions. In particula...chevron_right

This paper discusses the work of the Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG) in Singapore in providing religious counseling to women, and particularly to the wives of those detained in efforts to counter...chevron_right

This paper examines the EU-Pakistan relationship and the ways in which the EU intends to strengthen its role as a political actor in Islamabad by using its position as a development and aid donor to f...chevron_right

This is a transcript of a speech by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG) Peter O’Neill on the economy in his country and its place in the world as it celebrates 40 years of independence from A...chevron_right

This bulletin examines the Ukrainian defense industry and contends that while it has the potential to boost economic growth in the country, it requires a thorough overhaul and modernization to do so. ...chevron_right

This paper discusses the impact of US-led coalition air strikes against the so-called Islamic State (IS) suggesting that these strikes have had a limited effect on the resilience of the group despite ...chevron_right