Publications

This text looks at the emergence of the so-called Islamic State (IS) in Afghanistan and Pakistan and how it has impacted two established actors in the region, the Taliban and al-Qaida (AQ). The piece’s author further examines what has happened to AQ since 2001, when the borderland between Afghanistan and Pakistan served as ‘ground zero’ for the movement.chevron_right

This paper explains the economic behavior of areas where central state institutions have limited reach and regulatory capabilities, as illustrated by Somali territories in the Horn of Africa. The text’s authors particularly focus on...chevron_right

This paper investigates the ongoing international security intervention in Niger, which is a key component of the West’s strategy against global jihad. More specifically, the text’s authors 1) analyze the particular security challenges Niger faces in a post-Gaddafi regional environment, with a special focus on the Diffa area; 2) elaborate on the interdependency between external and internal actors within the country; 3) outline the interlinked stabilization policies being pursued by France and the EU in Niger; 4) reflect on the counterproductive effects of narrowly defining security in counterterrorism operations; and 5) consider the possibility of formal actors collaborating more fully with their non-state counterparts.chevron_right

This paper investigates the multi-layered security governance arrangements that have developed in the restive Ituri province in Northeastern DR Congo. The authors particularly focus on Bunia, Ituri’s capital, which is facing...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the everyday process of state formation in Somaliland, specifically by looking at emerging practices at Hargeisa Egal International Airport (HEIA). As part of his analysis, the text’s author...chevron_right

This study 1) identifies 12 key strategic issues where India’s and the US’ policies happen to coincide, and 2) explains the reasons why New Delhi’s and Washington’s policies happen to converge or diverge from each other...chevron_right

This edition of the yearbook analyzes 1) the ongoing conflict in Syria and the Middle East; 2) the overall situation in Turkey; 3) terrorism in Europe; and 4) the Mediterranean region’s refugee crisis. The yearbook also offers...chevron_right

This brief looks at the proposals that have been made for the EU to 1) manage the flow of Europe-bound migrants and asylum seekers more effectively, and 2) weed out “unauthorized” migrants, while also guaranteeing the protections, rights and dignity that refugees are entitled to. In the latter case...chevron_right

This brief argues that the EU’s responses to the refugee crisis have been hampered by three major impediments – 1) disunity within the Union, which stems from the polarization of national interests; 2) the policy gap that exists between protecting the rights of asylum-seekers and fighting human smuggling networks; and 3) limitations in the legal definitions and criteria that are being used to determine a person’s refugee status.chevron_right

This paper explores the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs) agreements the EU envisages setting up with Morocco and Tunisia. Among other things, the text’s author 1) reviews the EU's trade relationships with the two countries and assesses the key principles and mechanisms of...chevron_right

This article highlights and explores three security-related issues that Turkey and the EU could cooperate more deeply on – the Kurdish entity that now exists in Northern Syria, the Black Sea region, and energy diversification.chevron_right

This study ponders how the reintroduction of temporary internal border controls is impacting the ability of Schengen members to comply with the free movement area’s governing framework. The text’s authors conclude that despite the alarmism surrounding the issue, Schengen is...chevron_right

This publication summarizes the outcomes of the 2015 OSCE Focus Conference, which zeroed in on the relevance of the organization in times of crisis. The text specifically includes articles on…chevron_right

This paper examines how the above institutions, which are charged with rectifying personnel issues, might integrate social media platforms into their broader business and communications strategies. The platforms could...chevron_right

This handbook does indeed provide guidance on how to 1) integrate gender issues into professional military education, and 2) improve the ability of gender experts to deliver educational content. The handbook, in other words, outlines ‘what to teach’ and ‘how to teach’ in this domain.chevron_right