Publications

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 publication examines 1) the current and emerging nuclear capabilities of India, China and Pakistan; and 2) the risk of a nuclear engagement between the countries. Key findings include 1) that the chances of a nuclear conflict involving either India and Pakistan...chevron_right

Given the Western Balkans’ progress over the last two decades, engagement in the region by European powers and the US has waned. However, this report suggests that the US must now abandon its existing policy of benign neglect. Further, to move things along...chevron_right

This paper examines how the Russian government has attempted to influence both the politics and foreign policy of Europe, with a special emphasis on Greece, Italy and Spain. Key findings include that 1) Europe’s economic crisis was a watershed moment that facilitated...chevron_right

In light of the June 2017 military standoff between China and India in Doklam, this report examines how the shifting geopolitical environment in the Indo-Pacific is affecting ties between Beijing and New Delhi. The text’s authors conclude that despite...chevron_right

This paper examines how China’s Belt and Road initiative (BRI) will impact US interests and provides five recommendations for how Washington should respond to the project. These five are that the US should 1) acknowledge the potential benefits of...chevron_right

This handbook provides an overview of key terms, major actors and emerging threats related to online disinformation campaigns. The author also sets out five policy recommendations for US Congress on h...chevron_right

This article advocates for the increased support and inclusion of citizen-based science and observation efforts in local, national, and international climate change policy and strategy. The author also highlights the work of a number of US and European based citizen...chevron_right

This report uses case studies on Iraq, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen to examine how Iran uses asymmetrical hybrid warfare to project extra-territorial influence across the Middle East. In particular, the authors highlight how Iran uses proxy Shia groups, ideology, arms...chevron_right

This report outlines the potential impact that AI integrated machine-driven communications tools (madcoms) could have on cyber activity in the future. The text’s author examines how certain actors mig...chevron_right

As German Chancellor Angela Merkel enters her fourth term in office, Alina Polyakova and Henning Riecke here examine four key areas that could present opportunities for closer cooperation between the US and Germany. More specifically, the topics covered include 1) Washington and Berlin’s roles in NATO as well as burden sharing within the Alliance; 2) the transatlantic community’s response to increased Russian assertiveness; 3) US-German trade relations, including Washington’s trade deficit with Berlin; and 4) how there is significant untapped potential to increase energy sector ties between the two countries.chevron_right

Should the US require the Russia Today (RT) media organization to register as an ‘agent of a foreign principle’? To answer this question, this publication examines 1) the extent of RT’s autonomy from the Russian government; 2) RT’s organizational structure...chevron_right

This paper argues that the US is ill-prepared to deal with how climate change will lead to the displacement of people within the country. Indeed, the author claims there is no dedicated funding, lead agency or policy framework to assist communities in need of relocation.chevron_right

This paper contends that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has resulted in Chinese firms playing an increasingly visible role in EU transport and infrastructure projects. As the author believes that this trend will continue for the foreseeable future, he argueschevron_right

This report features five articles on the potential impact of 'big data' on security, finance, and law. The topics covered include 1) what conflicting national laws on data gathering mean fo...chevron_right