Publications

This text examines the reasons why the so-called Islamic State (IS) has been so successful in luring foreign sympathizers to Iraq and Syria. The reasons include IS' ideology and how it's being popular...chevron_right

Este comentario analiza el impacto de las sanciones contra Rusia sobre España y las relaciones políticas entre España y Rusia en 2015. Los autores muestran que España es uno de los países más comprens...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the composition of Tunisia's government following the country's December 2014 presidential elections as well as the economic problems facing the country. The author also exam...chevron_right

This commentary discusses Algeria's role in helping to stabilize the Mediterranean region, the reforms of its armed forces, and the history sale of arms and other military equipment to the country by ...chevron_right

This monitoring report tracks the actions, public statements, economic decisions and participation in international meetings of key regional actors - India, Iran, Russia, China and Saudi Arabia - rega...chevron_right

This note examines the link between the army and state power in Burkina Faso since its independence in 1960 as well as how this can inform an understanding of the reasons behind the popular uprising a...chevron_right

This paper explores the linkages between violence and elections in Africa. In doing so, it clears up two popular misconceptions. First, it reminds us that although political violence may culminate aro...chevron_right

Dans le contexte de l’insurrection populaire du 30-31 octobre 2014 au Burkina Faso, cette publication démontre le rôle de l’armée comme un élément essentiel pour appréhender les causes ainsi que les e...chevron_right

This paper discusses China's economic engagement in Africa as well as the impact that it is having on economic policy, development policy and structural change on the continent.chevron_right

Este informe discute los efectos de la libertad de circulación y residencia en el territorio de la UE según la Directiva 38/2004/CE. El autor observa que desde el impacto de la crisis económica de 200...chevron_right

This publications identifies fifteen of the key economic, security and political issues affecting the world at the beginning of 2015 as well as how trends related to these issues could develop during ...chevron_right

This paper examines the fallout from the January 2015 terrorist attack on the French satirical publication "Charlie Hebdo". In particular, the author examines how it could affect France's view of 1) r...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the public response in France to the January 2015 terrorist attacks on the satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo". The author contends that although France must defend its ideals...chevron_right

This paper examines the actions and public statements of India, Iran, China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia regarding Pakistan from October to the end of December 2014. It also maps out the regional context...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the political and institutional crisis in Kosovo and the factors that contributed to the situation. It also looks at how the crisis could affect 1) the formation of a new gov...chevron_right