Publications

The four articles in this edition of the CTC Sentinel focus on 1) Bokao Haram´s kidnapping of girls in Chibok, Nigeria in 2016 and 2017 as well as how this compares to a more recent case of kidnappings in Dapchi by a different jihadist group...chevron_right

This report analyzes how European policy-makers have recently come to perceive the Sahel as a threat to Europe’s own security and stability. The text’s authors argue that European powers, spearheaded by France, have succeeded in reducing threats to states...chevron_right

This JEMIE issue features three articles on 1) the factors that enabled the Turkic speaking Gagauz ethnic group to negotiate a unique autonomous status in Moldova; 2) discussion on the recognition of ...chevron_right

This paper features 12 articles on how the EU’s Eastern Patnership (EaP) neighbors –Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan– interact with third powers, including China, Iran, Turkey, the Arab states and Israel.chevron_right

This report investigates how select EU member states have viewed and debated their relations with Russia within the context of complex and strained bilateral and regional relations. It intends to corr...chevron_right

Diese Publikation bietet Einblick in die aktuellen innenpolitischen Entwicklungen Russlands: Am 1. März 2018 trug der russische Präsident Wladimir Putin seinen Bericht zur Lage der Nation vor, der aus...chevron_right

Der US-Präsident Donald Trump setzt nicht nur handelspolitische Ziele durch, indem er seine Strafzölle auf Stahl und Aluminium mit der nationalen Sicherheit begründet. In der NATO gleichen die Zölle e...chevron_right

Wladimir Putin ist am 18. März 2018 zum vierten Mal zum Präsidenten der Russischen Föderation gewählt worden – mit der höchsten Stimmenzahl und der höchsten Wahlbeteiligung, die er je erreicht hat. Na...chevron_right

Es ist auch und gerade in der Politik unvermeidbar, gekränkt zu werden. Das Gefühl, gekränkt, beleidigt oder gedemütigt worden zu sein, wird intensiv erlebt und durch Gegenwehr ausagiert, um die gefüh...chevron_right

This memorandum includes seven essays on issues including 1) the state of Iran’s nuclear program following the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA); 2) the deterrent relationship between the US and Iran...chevron_right

James Kadthke and John Wharton argue that American leadership in science, technology and innovation (ST&I) has long been the foundation of US national security. As a result, the rapid globalization of science and technology capacities presents a serious and long-term risk to the US. Indeed, so does America’s own reduced investment in certain technology areas, the lack of a clear ST&I national strategy and more. So, how can the US maintain its technological preeminence and security into the future? Here are our authors’ recommendations.chevron_right

This report presents a national-level forecast for South Africa's water supply up to 2035. The text’s authors contend that the country is currently overexploiting its renewable water resources. Further, withdrawals are forecast to increase in the agricultural...chevron_right

This paper outlines how jihadists have exploited humanitarian activities in Syria and Iraq. More specifically, the text’s author highlights how terrorist actors have manipulated such activities in three main ways...chevron_right

This paper looks at how the private military and security industry has developed into a strategic partner for the state in both the Western and non-Western world. The text’s author contends that this industry now acts as a force...chevron_right

In March 2018, US President Trump appointed Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State, Gina Haspel as the Director of Central Intelligence and John Bolton as National Security Advisor. This paper contends that such appointments have raised concerns that the Trump administration...chevron_right