Publications

This commentary examines why Germany is a prime destination for migrants and asylum seekers. It looks at the country's asylum policies, explains national law and integration practices formulated for n...chevron_right

Should the United States abandon its efforts to capture enemy combatants? Paul Springer doesn’t think that’s a good idea. Such a step would 1) diminish US intelligence capabilities; 2) energize enemy resistance; 3) lead to increased casualties and other problems.chevron_right

In light of the Conservative Party’s victory in the UK's 2015 Parliamentary election, this paper contends that British politics is now increasingly defined by two different kinds of "exceptionalism": ...chevron_right

This paper explores the growing connections between countries across the Atlantic Basin and asks whether the region fits the paradigm of 'inter-polarity'. More specifically, the author assesses the di...chevron_right

This paper looks at Russia's interests in the Middle East and examines why it is difficult for Moscow to pursue them. In particular, the author identifies four factors that hinder Russia's influence i...chevron_right

This paper discusses Iran's policy toward the Middle East, how it wields influence in the region, its rivalry with Saudi Arabia, and what the future might hold for the country. The authors argue that ...chevron_right

This bulletin outlines the trends and patterns of conflict risk factors in Nigeria's Cross River state and its Local Government Areas (LGAs) between 2012-2014. The study shows the relative geographic ...chevron_right

This report discusses how Nigeria’s first Export Processing Zone (EPZ) - a US$20 billion initiative housing a major industrial gas hub, and petrochemical, methanol, and fertilizer plant facilities - h...chevron_right

This bulletin outlines the trends and patterns of conflict risk factors in the Ondo state (Nigeria) and its Local Government Areas (LGAs) between 2012-2014. The study shows the relative geographic dis...chevron_right

This bulletin outlines the trends and patterns of conflict risk factors in the Rivers State (Nigeria) and its Local Government Areas (LGAs) between 2012-2014. Historically, Rivers has been one of the ...chevron_right

This bulletin outlines the trends and patterns of conflict risk factors in the Imo state (Nigeria) and its Local Government Areas (LGAs) between 2012-2014. The study shows the relative geographic dist...chevron_right

This bulletin outlines the trends and patterns of conflict risk factors in Nigeria's Edo state and its Local Government Areas (LGAs) between 2012-2014. The study shows the relative geographic distribu...chevron_right

This bulletin outlines the trends and patterns of conflict risk factors in Nigeria's Delta state and its Local Government Areas (LGAs) between 2012-2014. The study shows the relative geographic distri...chevron_right

This brief overviews the political and security situations in Libya, with a particular emphasis on the factors that are undermining the country’s stability. What's most important to remember is that t...chevron_right

Is the concept of “hydro-hegemony” a useful analytical tool, especially when considering how dominant states control multi-boundary river systems? As Rawia Tawfik sees it, not if you look at the case of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and how it has affected Egypt’s long-standing hegemony over the Nile Basin.chevron_right