Publications

This paper discusses Spain’s naturalization process and argues that the system is subject to discriminatory practices. According to the authors this is because 1) the system of differentiation by orig...chevron_right

This paper looks at how Poland, Romania and Turkey can increase their multilateral cooperation and include the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries – Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine – to counter Russian a...chevron_right

This brief examines the UK military's conflicted position on whether the country should maintain its nuclear arsenal or not. The brief’s author reminds us that there are those within the armed forces ...chevron_right

This paper explains the concept and practice of ‘community security’, a bottom-up approach that empowers communities, authorities and security providers to work together to find local solutions to the...chevron_right

This paper recaps the security sector reforms that were unsuccessfully pursued in Yemen and Libya from 2011-2014. Indeed, the eventual collapse of the security sectors in both countries has put them i...chevron_right

This paper examines the so-called Islamic State’s (IS) strategy for survival and growth, the challenges facing the group, and how these two factors can inform international efforts to combat IS. The a...chevron_right

This paper argues that the nuclear arms control regime that has existed since 1963 may indeed collapse. The reasons for this concern are that 1) nearly all negotiations on nuclear arms reduction and n...chevron_right

This report recommends changes to the US's National Security Council’s (NSC) management processes and structure to make it more agile and effective for US President Barack Obama's successor. They incl...chevron_right

In light of a potential agreement in the P5+1-Iran nuclear negotiations, this paper examines how the removal of international sanctions on Iran is likely to proceed and how this will affect the countr...chevron_right

This paper describes the US’ increasing use of coercive economic measures, such as sanctions, to tackle security issues as well as the challenges that arise from using such measures as political tools...chevron_right

This paper examines the key opportunities and risks the United States will face if the P5+1 countries can reach a deal with Iran in their negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program. More specifically,...chevron_right

This report reminds us that the proliferation of sophisticated drone technologies continues apace, particularly in four areas – hobbyist drones, midsize military and commercial systems, large military...chevron_right

How can the United States enhance its maritime cooperation with Taiwan? Alexander Sullivan believes that both states should 1) make their policies more transparent; 2) promote Taiwan’s membership in maritime security bodies; and 3) ensure that their security ties are indeed sustainable.chevron_right

This paper discusses the proposed targets for under-five mortality rates in the post-2015 global development agenda and how they could be inappropriate for sub-Saharan Africa and other regions if they...chevron_right

In light of the debate about what sector can provide the fastest path out of poverty for developing countries, this paper looks at the five important criteria any sector must exhibit in order to lead ...chevron_right