Publications

This paper examines how the Arabic definition of humanitarianism has changed over time and what impact this has had on humanitarian action in the Arab World. The author also explores how humanitariani...chevron_right

This report documents the scale and structure of fossil fuel exploration subsidies in the G20 countries. In general, the authors find that such subsidies are potentially acting as publicly financed ba...chevron_right

Counterterrorism laws and humanitarian action share several goals, including preventing the diversion of aid to armed actors. Yet, as Jessica Burniske and others reveal today, tensions between these two areas have emerged in recent years. That’s bad news for hands-on humanitarians.chevron_right

This brief reviews the security situation in the Sahel-Sahara region, to include the counterterrorism efforts Western countries are pursuing against jihadist groups there. More specifically, the brief...chevron_right

This brief provides an overview of October 2014 developments in the international coalition’s fight against the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) and assess its prospects for success.chevron_right

This paper summarizes the outcomes of a US-ROK-Japan Young Leaders Dialogue held in Seoul in November 2014 on the trilateral relationship between US-ROK-Japan. Among other issues, the experts discusse...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of the discussions and outcomes of a November 7, 2014 Republic of Korea-US security seminar co-hosted by the Pacific Forum CSIS and the Korea Foundation. The conference...chevron_right

Dieser Test diskutiert Ordnungs- und Friedenskonzepte der modernen westlichen Welt anhand politischer und politikwissenschaftlicher Ansätze. Die Autoren beleuchten dabei zentrale Akteure und Kategorie...chevron_right

This commentary discusses China-Poland relations and the role local level cooperation can play in the ties between the two countries. The authors argue that central government level relations, while i...chevron_right

This report provides an overview of the relationship between Poland and India in light of the fast growing Indian immigrant community in Poland. The authors examine the Indian diaspora and study the p...chevron_right

This issue discusses the lives and personalities of five prominent terrorist leaders, the nature of the organizations they run and the impact of their leadership on these terrorist groups. In particul...chevron_right

This monograph explores maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region and the strategic connections between its sub-regions. Among other issues, the authors examine 1) regional maritime security and US...chevron_right

This monograph examines Malaysia's 2013 general election and the factors that affected its result. Among other issues the authors examine 1) how the two major ethnic groups in the country, Chinese and...chevron_right

In light of the upcoming November 2014 meeting between US president Obama and Chinese president Xi Jinping, this paper proposes three items for discussion. The author argues that Obama should 1) expre...chevron_right

This paper examines the provisions in the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)- which will become international law in December 2014 - that relate to information sharing between states party to the treaty. It also...chevron_right