Publications

This paper examines what lessons can be learned from the November 2014 North Korean cyber attacks against Sony Entertainment, particularly in terms of why the attacks occurred and how they could have ...chevron_right

This paper discusses what policy the EU should adopt towards Belarus in light of the 2014 Ukraine crisis. The authors contend that the Ukraine crisis has created concerns in Belarus about Russia and t...chevron_right

This publication includes twelve articles on 1) recent developments within the South Caucasus region, 2) how external powers are engaging with the area, and 3) the specific foreign policies of Georgia...chevron_right

This paper discusses the EU’S Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations and missions, and explores how they fit into the broader crisis management environment and multilateral efforts towar...chevron_right

This brief explores how the EU and China, despite their normative differences, can work together to make an effective contribution to the international fight against terrorism and extremism. The autho...chevron_right

This commentary examines the impact recent security crises in Europe may have on the region's defense spending. In particular, it examines three options European states might pursue -- 1) maintain the...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the ways in which Russian companies that are targeted for international economic sanctions as a result of Russia's 2014 involvement in Crimea have managed to evade these meas...chevron_right

This paper looks at the EU's approach to its Eastern neighborhood and whether it can help make the region more secure, more prosperous and more comparable with the norms of the Union. In general, the ...chevron_right

This brief examines the international community’s response to non-traditional security threats and transboundary issues such as pandemic diseases, transnational crime, drug smuggling and human traffic...chevron_right

This paper discusses some of the main points of contention in the negotiations over the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement as well as how the TPP would affect the regulation of trade betw...chevron_right

This is a transcript of a testimony given by Ian Brzezinski to the US Senate on the key challenges facing NATO and their implications for US foreign policy. In particular, he identifies and assesses f...chevron_right

This essay examines the history of Iran's nuclear weapons program including why Tehran undertook this effort, and highlights the possibility that the country might already possess such a weapon. More ...chevron_right

This paper provides a historical overview of how America has attempted to find a balance between ensuring national security and promoting civil liberties. The author looks at how several presidents, f...chevron_right

This commentary describes the public perception of Germany and the Germans by the Dutch, and how this perception changed for the positive between the end of World War II and 2015. The author particula...chevron_right

In light of the 2 months needed by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to form a government after the March 2015 Knesset elections, this paper takes a closer look at Israel's electoral system. More speci...chevron_right