Publications

The two articles in this issue of the RAD take stock of Russia's political economy. More specifically, the first one wonders whether Russia’s workers will remain stoic in the face of economic hardship...chevron_right

This paper argues that India and Myanmar should transform their borders into safe and secure connecting points that facilitate faster trade. To expedite greater cross-border economic integration, howe...chevron_right

As this commentary reminds us, colliding versions of history remain a thorny problem among Northeast Asian states. Indeed, the intertwining of wartime histories with current territorial disputes has inflamed nationalist sentiments, spilled over into multinational forums, damaged Japan’s image and its ability to exercise soft power, and…chevron_right

This commentary reviews regional efforts to establish maritime security in the Malacca Strait, especially since the 1990s. The text particularly focuses on 1) the impediments to the efforts thus far; ...chevron_right

This paper argues that a successfully negotiated TTIP will help spur economic growth, reduce operating costs, and yet preserve citizen protections on both sides of the Atlantic. To help guarantee the partnership’s success, the text’s authors recommend ten ways to increase its “ambitiousness” and overcome the obstacles that stand in its way.chevron_right

This yearbook reviews the EU’s external action activities during the past year, including the CFSP and CSDP policies it pursued and the geographic and thematic instruments it used. The publication additionally provides a host of documents, factsheets, maps, graphs and charts that focus on externally-centered EU agencies, personnel and topics.chevron_right

This brief explains how selective ceasefire violations by Syrian Government forces, the latter’s retaking of Palmyra, and the pending reconquest of Raqqa put Syria’s rebels in danger. However, if the US were to form and prepare an opposition rebel force and then help it seize Raqqa first, it would…chevron_right

This report examines the effectiveness of US sanctions in the post-9/11 era. Its authors contend that 21st century sanctions have not had a significant effect on the GDPs of target countries, but they...chevron_right

The UN's 2030 Agenda features five P’s or priorities – people, the planet, prosperity, peace and partnership. Given the importance of Goal 16 of the Agenda, which is primarily concerned with establishing a fruitful relationship between the last two P’s, this report explains how to make that happen.chevron_right

This report looks at regional insecurity in Africa and how the continent's states, both collectively and individually, are responding to the challenge. It then takes the measure of ECOWAS’ peace and s...chevron_right

This brief first reviews the efforts that have been made since 2008 to ensure that nuclear weapons don’t fall into the hands of terrorist groups. The text’s authors then consider whether the recent attempts by so-called Islamic State members to gain access to nuclear facilities in Belgium represent an escalation of this threat and what contributions Israel can make to ensure that terrorist groups don’t acquire nuclear weapons in the future.chevron_right

This edition of UJIEL features 4 articles and 1 editorial that focus on intellectual property rights. The articles specifically zero in on using a human rights method to measure international copyright law’s compliance with international human rights law; the extent to which the EU can…chevron_right

This commentary focuses on the threats posed by nuclear terrorism, with a particular emphasis on hostile groups developing a dirty bomb. The text's author also discusses why educating the public on th...chevron_right

This commentary highlights the growing availability of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the global market and the opportunities it provides the EU to diversify its energy supplies and pay less for them....chevron_right

This report examines how Germany has become a foreign policy leader in the EU and what impact it's having on Brussels' internal and external affairs. More specifically, the text's authors examine 1) B...chevron_right