Publications

This article examines what lessons Israel should learn from its 2015 home front exercise, an annual military drill that aims to prepare the public and authorities in the country for emergency scenario...chevron_right

This brief argues that the disputants over the Spratly Islands need to create confidence building measures that go beyond the conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Code ...chevron_right

This bulletin looks at the importance of Montenegro's accession process to the EU and NATO. The author argues that despite shortcomings of Montenegro's political system, both the EU and NATO should co...chevron_right

This brief advocates a new approach to conventional arms control in Europe, describes the key elements the approach would require, and highlights some of the barriers it would face. In the last case, ...chevron_right

This publication argues that the US needs to adopt a more creative and cost-effective containment strategy to ensure regional security in the Middle East. The strategy could be a counterterrorism-cent...chevron_right

This paper discusses Russia's proposal to build a major new pipeline, known as Turkish Stream, to carry gas to customers in Turkey and the EU. The author contends that the project is controversial in ...chevron_right

As Sarah El Sirgany sees it, Egypt’s electoral environment is currently marred by apathetic, marginalized and even disenfranchised voters. And if that’s not bad enough, there’s a rising belief within the Muslim Brotherhood that it should eschew popular elections in favor of violent confrontation.chevron_right

Reintegrating Cuba into the global economy will take time and effort. However, there are things that can be done to expedite the process. Cuba should learn from Vietnam's and Albania's reintegration experiences, and the US should abandon its objections to the island nation joining the IMF and World Bank.chevron_right

This paper examines how the US can increase its global influence, advance international security and promote global prosperity through its hydrocarbon export policies and its energy innovation and tec...chevron_right

This paper provides a short history of Australian naval shipbuilding and discusses the government's potential plan to launch a program for the continuous building of warships in the country. The autho...chevron_right

The Australian Defence Force must improve its amphibious warfare capabilities, argue Ken Gleiman and Peter Dean. Their suggestions include establishing joint capability management frameworks, prioritizing the Army’s enabling capabilities, etc.chevron_right

This Insight explores how the strategic alignment between Australia, Japan and India could 1) act as a foundation for further cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, and 2) reinforce the existing rule...chevron_right

The build-up of naval assets throughout the Asia-Pacific region is attributable to a multitude of strategic and domestic factors. Today, Sheryn Lee examines the area’s different rivalries, the new arms coming on line, and how the latter might impact Australia’s current security posture.chevron_right

This note discusses the economic progress made by Morocco since the 1990s. The key arguments of the author include that 1) Morocco has weathered the fallout from the Arab Spring and stands out in Nort...chevron_right

This Note highlights the inadequacies of the EU's action plan for dealing with illegal migrants crossing the Mediterranean. Basically, the plan is too reactive, securitarian, isolated and control-cent...chevron_right