Publications

This brief examines the political and economic reforms introduced by the Moroccan authorities since the beginning of the Arab Spring in 2011. In particular, the authors focus on the factors that enabl...chevron_right

This publication provides expert perspectives from Europe, Russia and the United States on the status of the European security order following Russia's 2014 aggression in Ukraine. While doing so, the ...chevron_right

This publication reviews how domestic and global influences are shaping US defense strategy in the Gulf region, and recommends ways that Washington could engage more effectively with local states in t...chevron_right

This report examines the evolution of ASEAN from its foundation in 1967 to the present day. It also highlights the drivers behind the Association’s development. Finally, the report analyzes 1) how the...chevron_right

Do we collectively need a more sophisticated definition of nuclear latency (the potential ability of countries to build nuclear weapons)? Michael Malyshev believes so. An improved definition, for example, would help explain why states such as South Korea and Japan might soon ‘go nuclear’.chevron_right

This report includes two papers on 1) the difficulties of fighting cybercrime, which include jurisdictional roadblocks and the sheer complexity of cyber-centered investigations, and 2) the trading of ...chevron_right

This paper features seven short articles on Australia’s relationship with Indonesia in light of the tensions that exist between the two states due to Jakarta’s plans to execute two Australian prisoner...chevron_right

This paper examines what a possible Australian–Japanese submarine deal would mean for the wider relationship between the two countries, as well as its geostrategic implications. The authors argue that...chevron_right

This text examines the reasons why the so-called Islamic State (IS) has been so successful in luring foreign sympathizers to Iraq and Syria. The reasons include IS' ideology and how it's being popular...chevron_right

Michael Horowitz and Paul Scharre believe that the human control of lethal autonomous weapon systems should rest on three principles, including the ability of those operating such systems to make informed, conscious decisions about their use.chevron_right

This paper discusses some of the lessons learned from the 2013-2014 negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians and outlines recommendations for future talks. The author also looks at 1) the hi...chevron_right

This paper provides a summary of a series of essays on how to preserve and build maritime security in Asia as well as a brief overview of the background of this issue, including the problems facing th...chevron_right

How can Asia’s armed forces take advantage of new ‘gray zone’ technologies without risking greater regional instability and inadvertent conflict? Amy Chang and her colleagues believe that local actors need to "remove the fog” surrounding this budding competition.chevron_right

This paper examines the degree of wage convergence between the US and Mexico during 1988-2011 in light of the liberalization of the mobility of goods, services, and capital between the two countries b...chevron_right

In light of the World Banks’s approaching 75th anniversary in 2019, this paper examines what courses of action the Bank could take to adapt to shifting global development priorities. It also considers...chevron_right