Publications

This paper provides an overview the League of Arab States, a loose confederation of 22 Arab nations that was set up in 1945 to improve coordination among its members on matters of common interest. Mo...chevron_right

In light of expected increases in the proportion of the population in the US of those aged over 65, this bulletin examines what lessons the US can learn from Japan on how to care for elderly and preve...chevron_right

This paper examines developments in Spain's foreign policy, domestic politics and economy between September and October 2014. Among other issues, the author discusses 1) Spain’s election to the UN Sec...chevron_right

Este comentario discute la operación militar de la coalición internacional contra los yihadistas del Estado Islámico (IS) en 2014. El autor destaca que la operación militar tiene pocas posibilidades d...chevron_right

Prior to the the October 2014 Ukrainian parliamentary elections, this brief explores the status of the country's reform agenda as well as the challenges the state faces in the areas of corruption, ene...chevron_right

Ce briefing présente une vue d’ensemble des problèmes touchant les frontières tunisiennes, affectées par la radicalisation et le jihadisme, le crime organisé et le conflit libyen. Il offre une analyse...chevron_right

This commentary examines the form Indonesia's foreign policy could take under President Joko Widodo, who assumed office in October 2014. The author suggests that the President's foreign policy aim wil...chevron_right

This paper examines international approaches to tackle climate change through a fictional assessment of developments in such efforts from the perspective of the year 2030. The authors also propose an ...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan’s operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan, arguing that following the ongoing withdrawal of US forces since 2011, the militant Isla...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of the relationship between Afghanistan, India and Pakistan, from the creation of Pakistan in 1947 until the emergence of the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) ...chevron_right

This commentary provides a historic overview of radical Islamic ideologies throughout different countries and organizations, with a particular focus on the expansion of the terrorist organization Isla...chevron_right

Este trabajo analiza el yihadismo endógeno concentrado en las ciudades autónomas de Ceuta y Melilla en 2014. Los autores observan que la movilización se lleva a cabo a través de redes bien articuladas...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the potential for further cooperation between India, Japan and the US, in the cyberspace, economic and security domains. The authors also briefly examine the implications a s...chevron_right

This commentary examines the challenges Indonesia’s maritime policy faces under President Joko Widodo, who assumed office in October 2014. The author contends that besides securing the country's sea-l...chevron_right

This commentary examines whether Joko Widodo will be able to build on his 2014 electoral success and serve a full term as President of Indonesia. The author argues that this will depend on President W...chevron_right