Publications

This report argues that the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) have developed into a collection of professional institutions that are committed to their mission and have gained the respect of others. To back up this conclusion...chevron_right

How is the implementation of gender-friendly UNSCR 1325 progressing, particularly in Egypt, Iraq, Israel, the Palestinian territories and Tunisia? Today, Paula Rayman, Seth Izen and Emily Parker measure the Resolution's progress and the nation-specific challenges it still faces.chevron_right

This report features a variety of papers which look back at thirteen years of international intervention in Afghanistan, including the impact state-strengthening measures have had on security, democratization, governance, the economy, rule of law, infrastructure development, civil society participation, youth development, and women’s empowerment…chevron_right

Based on field research that was conducted between December 2014 and April 2015, this report traces 1) the deregulation and privatization that have occurred in Karachi’s land, manufacturing, and transport sector; 2) whether this trend has contributed to, or been impacted by, greater levels of crime and violence…chevron_right

This report explores 1) the varying degrees to which UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) has been adopted in Egypt, Iraq, Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Tunisia; 2) the advantages of implementing this gender- and security-specific resolution; and 3) the real-world challenges it still faces.chevron_right

India has thus far used its space capabilities only to support its socio-economic development. That has to change, argues the author of this brief. New Delhi needs to devise a cohesive national space ...chevron_right

This brief contends that the US has failed to curb Chinese expansionism in the South China Sea. More specifically, the text's author explains the reasons for the “failure” and calls for crisis managem...chevron_right

Given Russia’s revisionist policies towards the OSCE, which include trying to end the autonomy of key OSCE institutions, this paper argues that the US will most likely increase its engagement in the organization. Indeed, by putting big issues on the OSCE’s table, Washington may be able to engineer a breakthrough that could lead to agreements on more structural issues.chevron_right

This brief examines the causes of the current European refugee crisis, debunks some of the common misconceptions that surround it, and underlines the weaknesses inherent in the EU’s policies and decision-making system. In particular...chevron_right

This brief focuses on the reasons behind China’s growing engagement with the Nordic Countries and the political priorities they represent. The latter include 1) using the region as a sounding board an...chevron_right

In this publication, Skye Riddell Roberts deplores how analysts interpret the criminal behavior of militant Islamist groups. Too many of them, he argues, explore this link by working within a “profit-versus-ideology” framework. In truth, these groups engage in criminal behavior regardless of the ideological commitments they have.chevron_right

This text features 14 articles that shed light on the complex relationship between international relations (IR), the environment and climate change. More specifically, the text’s authors discuss 1) ho...chevron_right

This commentary focuses on the adjustments North Korea has made to its policies since Kim Jong’un’s rise to power and how the US and South Korea have responded in kind.chevron_right

This issue of the CAD features four articles that examine the economic and social consequences of low oil prices on Azerbaijan. The first article argues that the anti-crisis measures Baku is taking to...chevron_right

This JEMIE issue focuses on minority issues across a broad range of topics. The articles specifically address 1) the differing policy approaches towards old and new minority languages, as illustrated by the UK’s translation policies; 2) the impact of Russian regime change on...chevron_right