Publications

This report 1) looks at the causes of Bangladesh's growing political instability and insecurity; 2) takes stock of the criminal justice system’s ability to contain the country's growing extremism and ...chevron_right

This commentary looks at how militant Muslim groups in Southeast Asia have embraced the ideology of the so-called Islamic State, which has led them, in turn, to develop a “borderless” attitude towards...chevron_right

In the wake of violent attacks by individual Palestinians in 2015 and early 2016, Israeli officials considered various ways to quell the surge. One proposal, which recommends either deporting family m...chevron_right

This briefing worries about the further destabilization of an already heated conflict between Turkey, the Kurds (PKK and YPG) and the so-called Islamic State (IS) on Syria’s northern border. More spec...chevron_right

What can we learn from "Assured Resolve," a recent CNAS exercise which identified different ways to respond to Russian aggression in the Baltic region? According to Julianne Smith and Jerry Hendrix, one conclusion is that NATO is aware it no longer has a coherent strategy to confront this type of threat, and the world knows itchevron_right

This brief focuses on the growing interest in next-generation robotic and autonomous defense systems, particularly by nation-states. While exploring this topic, the text’s authors consider 1) to what ...chevron_right

This commentary looks at how Vladimir Plahotniuc, who is one of the wealthiest leaders of the Democratic Party of Moldova, has increasingly concentrated political and economic power in his own hands. ...chevron_right

This backgrounder takes stock of the continuing Brexit debate in the UK. In particular, it explores 1) the past strengths and weaknesses of being part of the EU; 2) the arguments being made in favor o...chevron_right

This briefing discusses the complex issues that surround Jerusalem’s Holy Esplanade and the negotiated calm that currently exists over the area, which can be described as fragile at best. More specifi...chevron_right

This issue of the RAD features three articles that focus on corporate social responsibility, particularly as it applies to Russia’s petroleum and gas industries. Among other things, the articles look at how energy-related CSR is perceived in Murmansk Oblast, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, and the Komi Republic.chevron_right

This brief looks at the Republic of Marshall Islands’ (RMI) pursuit of justice for those victimized by past nuclear testing. (RMI has brought suit against nine nuclear powers at the International Cour...chevron_right

This commentary explains why Beijing believes it has no choice but to continue participating in Myanmar's peace process after the installation of the National League of Democracy Government in April 2...chevron_right

This bulletin explores the reasons behind the recent flare-up in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and how it might play itself out in the future. As part of their discussion, the text's authors look at 1...chevron_right

This commentary traces the history of the Japanese aerospace industry and analyzes the country’s current attempt to revive its fighter aircraft business. The text’s author also looks at the efforts of...chevron_right

This paper looks at France’s recent efforts to revive the Israeli-Palestinian political process. More specifically, the text’s author 1) explains the actual dimensions of the French initiative; 2) hig...chevron_right