Publications

This paper uses case studies of three events in Burundi to analyze the factors that influenced the effectiveness of international support for peace and democratization in the country. The events inclu...chevron_right

The authors of this paper construct a model to examine whether democracy and inequality increase wealth redistribution in countries, predicting a higher probability of redistribution in democracies th...chevron_right

This report outlines ideas for strategies and initiatives for the Greater Horn of Africa to prevent and counter violent extremism as well as to increase human security and the ability of communities i...chevron_right

This report highlights the political, economic, security and social developments in Cyprus, Egypt and Israel-Palestine in May 2015.chevron_right

This report provides statistics on terrorist attacks and counter-terrorist efforts in Egypt for May 2015. More specifically, it provides statistics on the number of terrorist attacks in the country an...chevron_right

This study differentiates the benefits and risks of different models of commercial and non-commercial engagement between humanitarian organizations and companies in the fields of disaster risk managem...chevron_right

As cybersecurity moves up the policy agenda, more and more policy- and decision-makers are taking interest in the role of computer security incident response teams (CSIRTs) in cybersecurity. This pape...chevron_right

In this speech transcript, the speaker addresses the political and military aspects involved in confidence-building measures in connection to regional security structures in East Asia, and indicates p...chevron_right

In this transcript, Peter Roell focuses on the indispensable role of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) in crisis management. More specifically, Roell 1) provides examples of how OSINT can be used to an...chevron_right

This paper focuses on the growing use of hybrid warfare by both state and non-state actors. Using the example of Russia’s intervention in Ukraine and the advances of the so-called Islamic State in Ira...chevron_right

This paper explores maritime security issues in East Asia. It suggests that the development of maritime domain awareness capabilities could foster maritime regime building and multilateral cooperation...chevron_right

This paper examines China’s interests in Syria and why it may want President Assad to remain in power, particularly in light of reports that Turkey is planning to invade Syria. The author argues China...chevron_right

This publication comments on US foreign policy in the Middle East. The author argues that growing American interventionism has destabilized the region and estranged former allies. He believes that the...chevron_right

Dieser Kommentar beschäftigt sich mit der derzeitigen und zukünftigen aussenpolitischen Ausrichtung Chinas. Der Autor argumentiert, dass der durch Präsident Xi Jinping propagierte „chinesische Traum“ ...chevron_right

This publication focuses on the radical Islamist movement Boko Haram in Nigeria. The author argues that a joint military offensive by Nigeria and its neighbors has faltered. Far from being defeated, B...chevron_right