Publications

The authors of this commentary lay out a strategy that they believe will reap the rewards of closer ties with Iran while minimizing the potential negatives of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (J...chevron_right

This issue of the CAD features three articles on how norms, beliefs and concepts of identity shape foreign policy in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The first article discusses how Armenian president...chevron_right

This issue of the RAD features three articles that focus on sustainability in the Russian Arctic, particularly in the regions of Murmansk, Chukotka and the Sakha Republic. The first article explores h...chevron_right

This brief considers how the rekindling of hostilities between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) could impact the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Syria, and the fight against the so-called I...chevron_right

This paper discusses the challenges Myanmar faces in creating an economic environment which maximizes the benefits of foreign direct investment (FDI) and translates into sustainable economic developme...chevron_right

This paper discusses the emergence of a number of mass protests in several Arab countries in the latter half of 2015 and contends that they may suggest a revival of the popular pressure for political ...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the development of the "refugee" problem in Germany in 2015. The authors argue that growing influx of refugees into Europe was long ignored by Angela Merkal who was more preo...chevron_right

This commentary argues that the EU's response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the large numbers of refugees attempting to claim asylum in the EU in 2015 has been deeply disappointing, both in sco...chevron_right

Southern Asia’s three nuclear powers – China, India and Pakistan – continue to expand and modernize their arsenals. With this troubling fact in mind, here is Eleanor Albert’s update on the nuclear doctrines and capabilities of these states.chevron_right

This commentary looks at the emission reduction target pledges submitted by the countries who will take part in the 2015 Paris Climate Summit and contends they will not be enough to achieve the target...chevron_right

This paper discusses the crisis facing EU in 2015 as a result of the large numbers of refugees attempting to enter the Union. In particular the author 1) discusses the different ways in which EU membe...chevron_right

This paper argues that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran’s nuclear program could benefit ISIS as it will allow the group to play on the fears among Sunni Muslims that the deal is ...chevron_right

Elizabeth Rosenberg believes that the United States can and should do more to counter the financing of terrorist groups (CFT). As she sees it, Washington should 1) increase the integrity and transparency of financial systems; 2) develop a new CFT strategy; and 3) push for multilateral CFT initiatives.chevron_right

In this speech transcript, the CSBA's Mark Gunzinger puts forward his ideas on how the US can maintain its advantage when it comes to future long range strike bomber (LRS-B) capability. The author exp...chevron_right

This paper examines various factors concerning the tide of migrants and asylum seekers fleeing turmoil in Africa and the Middle East and attempting to enter Europe. More specifically it discusses 1) w...chevron_right