Publications

This brief examines Russia’s conceptualization of power after 15 years of Vladimir Putin’s rule. More specifically, the brief's author describes 1) who exercises decision-making power in the country a...chevron_right

This brief examines the concept of "Russophobia" and how it’s helping shape Russia's “identity discourse.” Indeed, as the brief’s author sees it, this particular phobia is a convenient delusion the Ru...chevron_right

To facilitate consensus building and faster decision-making, this paper calls for like-minded nations to partner together in the latest round of climate negotiations. The paper's authors specifically ...chevron_right

This paper looks at the impact sustainability regulations in the financial sector have had on banks using three such sets of regulations as an example: the Chinese green credit guidelines, the Nigeria...chevron_right

In this transcript, Dr Joanne Liu, who is the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), answers questions on the continuing threats posed by Ebola and the conflicts in Yemen, Darfur a...chevron_right

Tedros Adhanom has served as Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2012. In this Chatham House transcript, he reflects on his country’s interest in 1) regional stability, integration and development, and 2) wider international relations.chevron_right

In this transcript, Alan Johnson explains why voters in the upcoming British referendum should opt to stay in the EU. Two of the more obvious reasons are that 1) remaining in the Union will confer gre...chevron_right

How would former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice make the transatlantic alliance fit for purpose in an era of international disorder? She recommends 1) reassuring NATO’s eastern flank; 2) protecting free trade and markets; 3) facilitating the restructuring of energy demands and supplies, etc.chevron_right

This edition reviews the status of different conflicts in Africa. Among other topics, the report's authors focus on 1) the September 2015 coup attempt and popular mobilization in Burkina Faso; 2) viol...chevron_right

This issue includes articles on 1) how the so-called Islamic State's (IS) defensive efforts in Syria and Iraq have positioned it to exploit the weakening of other groups caused by Russian airstrikes; ...chevron_right

In the run up to Somalia's August 2016 elections, this brief examines what the author sees as the key issues for state- and peacebuilding efforts in the country. These include: 1) clan identity and re...chevron_right

This analysis discusses the obstacles China faces in “rebalancing” its socio-economic development. More specifically, the text’s authors 1) analyze the peculiarities of Chinese state capitalism and it...chevron_right

This paper examines the Chinese economy in 2015, why the country's GDP growth rate appears to be falling, and what this means for Europe. The author argues that 1) the downturn should be seen as a sig...chevron_right

This brief discusses Russia's current military strategy, which is the result of long-term reforms and the EU's maladroit response to them. As the brief's author sees it, Moscow’s strategy, which puts ...chevron_right

In light of the large influx of refugees at Turkey's borders, this alert takes a look at the successes and failures of the country's refugee policy. More specifically it looks at the domestic factors ...chevron_right