Publications

This note provides an overview of current and future applications, and opportunities and barriers for civilian use of unmanned aircraft. It also discusses the UK’s technical and regulatory expertise i...chevron_right

This publication provides a German perspective on Brazil’s security policy and the country's evolving role as a global player. The author argues that Brazil’s strategic objectives and policy goals fit...chevron_right

This publication discusses current challenges and opportunities in civil aviation and search-and-rescue operations in light of the disappearance of Malaysian Airline flight MH370 in March 2014 and the...chevron_right

This commentary explores the 'strategic intentions' of China and the United States and how they overlap with existing territorial disputes in the South China Sea. In the last case, the commentary also...chevron_right

This commentary focuses on third party involvement in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, highlighting in particular the role of Germany and the EU. This paper was first presented at the 3rd G...chevron_right

This publication provides an analysis of the political and social status of North Korean refugees in South Korea. The authors explore 1) refugee movement on the Korean peninsula since 1945; 2) the ref...chevron_right

This publication considers the causes of radicalization in Southeast Asia. The author focuses in particular on the effects of extremist teachings and the role of Saudi Arabia in promoting Salafi educa...chevron_right

This publication focuses on Qatar’s alleged role in financing Islamist groups, including the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Against this background, the author suggests that Asian countries, ...chevron_right

This publication examines the impact of Islamic State militant advances on Sino-Turkish relations. According to the author, China is accusing Turkey of allowing the transit of Uyghur jihadists into Sy...chevron_right

This report investigates how religion and peace interact. More specifically, it explores five questions. 1) Is religion the main cause of conflict today? 2) Does the proportion of religious belief or ...chevron_right

This issue of INSS Strategic Assessment includes articles on 1) US-Israeli relations and how they were affected by the July-August 2014 Israeli military offensive against Gaza; 2) the position of Hizb...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of the jihadist group, the Islamic State (IS), including the historical context in which the group has developed as well as the military and online propaganda tactics i...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of modern-day slavery - including forced labor and sexual exploitation - as well as human trafficking and examines a case study of slavery and trafficking in the Greate...chevron_right

This paper discusses the relevance and importance of strategic foresight for development policy in Africa. It then illustrates how the application of a quantitative integrated forecasting model such ...chevron_right

This paper examines the role that the private sector might play in the South African Development Partnership Agency's (SADPA) post-conflict reconstruction and development (PCRD) efforts. More specific...chevron_right