Publications

This report examines the US arms sales process and provides recommendations on how it might be amended to reduce the risk of harm to civilians in conflict. More specifically, the text looks at 1) legal obligations and requirements the US is subject to in accordance...chevron_right

Interventions into conflicts about women’s roles in society that involve actors with different worldviews face a key dilemma. Such interventions typically call for third parties to be non-judgmental s...chevron_right

This paper examines how the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has sought to deliver effective development results amid ongoing conflict in Afghanistan. Key findings include: 1) the demands on USAID in Afghanistan have pushed it well outside its traditionalchevron_right

The four articles in this edition of the RAD look at 1) how Russia’s contemporary ‘activities’ directed against the West reflect Cold War-ear KGB disinformation operations known as ‘active measures’; 2) the nature of Russia’s...chevron_right

This publication argues that Europe is facing multiple political, economic and social crises, and that in days gone by, one could even have said the much of the continent is in a pre-revolutionary state. So is this the case?chevron_right

This report assesses the approaches of 25 countries in the Asia-Pacific Region towards the challenges and opportunities represented by cyberspace. More specifically, the text reviews topics such as 1) government cyber policies and legislative approaches...chevron_right

The three articles in this edition of the RAD look at 1) the difficulties Russia faces in addressing the 1917 Bolshevik revolution today, particularly given the Kremlin’s focus on stability; 2) how the Trump administration...chevron_right

The six articles in this AJCR issue focus on: 1) the drivers fueling the ‘ethnification’ of electoral conflict in Kenya; 2) ethnic conflict in Ethiopia and how the country’s federal system could be contributing to its occurrence; 3) the state’s role in...chevron_right

This paper examines 1) the August 2017 attacks carried out by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) militant group in Myanmar; 2) the response of Myanmar’s military to these attacks; and 3) how this response has led to a humanitarian catastrophe in the form of the...chevron_right

President Trump described his proposed fiscal year (FY) 2018 national defense budget increase as ´historic’. However, this publication contends this is not the case. For instance, the text’s author explains that there have been more than ten increases that were...chevron_right

This collection of nine articles explores how countries, particularly in Europe, are making it more difficult for individuals from former Soviet countries to seek asylum or refuge. The particular topics covered include 1) how countries are increasingly sending...chevron_right

This publication contends that China has become much more present and influential within the EU over the last decade. Further, Beijing now practices a ‘pick and choose’ approach in its relations with Brussels, focusing on its own interests and often ignoring...chevron_right

This article explores the climate adaptation strategies of four major cities that are facing historic floods on a more frequent basis: London, Rotterdam, New York and Miami. Based on these case studies, the authors also 1) identify best practices with regard to...chevron_right

This compendium explores Australia-French relations by looking at both countries’ views on their shared history, international security, defense cooperation and the South Pacific. According to the authors, the picture that emerges from this review is one of two nations that...chevron_right

This JOBS issue addresses how the Baltic states have attempted to ensure their security in a period marked by a volatile international environment. More specifically, the articles focus on 1) the stra...chevron_right