Publications

This paper questions four assumptions that have dictated the formulation of European migrant policy over the past two decades: 1) there are numerous alternative migration destinations; 2) you can restrict economic migration, 3) SAR missions create migration incentives; and...chevron_right

As this brief sees it, Israel’s continued reliance on force to prolong its occupation of Palestinian territory isn’t justified by military necessity. If anything, it reflects government-sanctioned policies and practices that facilitate...chevron_right

Europe has managed to remain united against Russia since the latter invaded Ukraine in 2014. However, the authors of this text worry that this resolve could unravel if 1) the EU decides to enforce the Russian interpretation of the Minsk agreements on Ukraine..chevron_right

It’s pretty obvious that militias in Libya have to be assimilated and reintegrated into state structures. To facilitate the process, this paper examines 1) the necessary criteria for militia institutionalization and integration; 2) the primary…chevron_right

This brief explores Belarus’s ongoing struggles with its deteriorating economy and socio-political health. While mulling over the country’s problems, the text’s authors provide a comprehensive breakdown of President Lukashenko’s regime and argue that its reliance on...chevron_right

While exploring recent trends in world trade, this paper particularly focuses on the effects illiberal US protectionism might have on economic development and future Sino-American relations, particularly given Beijing’s competitive growth strategy.chevron_right

This paper does indeed examine the security and economic dimensions of India’s ‘Look East’ – ‘Act East’ policy. It concludes that the policy should be seen as part of a broader hedging strategy that has two key components – 1) engaging with China through various integration and...chevron_right

In this paper, Mika Aaltola and Ville Sinkkonen first link two trends in American domestic political culture – the narratives of decline and the widespread revival of religiosity – to a larger analysis of how the Trump administration is trying to shape the US’ involvement on...chevron_right

The problem, observes Mark Katz, is that the US had one principal adversary in the Cold War and now it has many – Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and groups such as Al Qaeda and ISIS. So, how should America respond to these multiple and simultaneous challengers? To answer the question, this text initially examines the dangers the US, its allies, and its competitors all think they face, and then sets out specific guidelines that Washington should follow when dealing with its security dilemmas.chevron_right

This paper briefly analyzes Venezuela’s current political crisis, focusing particularly on President Maduro’s strategy for political survival. The author also examines how the international community can improve the chances for re-democratization in the country...chevron_right

Given Russia’s ‘proactive’ behavior in Europe, this paper examines the strategic importance of the Baltic Sea Region as a critical economic hub. The text particularly focuses on 1) the region’s most important non-military vulnerabilities; 2) Russia’s ongoing actions in the...chevron_right

This commentary examines both the consequences and implications of the Trump administration’s first freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea. According to the text’s author, the move was designed to affirm the US’ principled commitment to existing international law and...chevron_right

Will the United Kingdom’s planned exit from the European Union accelerate the creation of a truly common European security and defense policy? The skeptical author of this article sees opportunities to rationalize and boost the efficiency of European armed forces, but...chevron_right

This resilience-centered paper advocates greater cooperation between NATO, the EU and ASEAN on countering hybrid threats and responding to natural disasters. In the case of ASEAN, the text’s author wants it to both solidify and diversify its…chevron_right

In this statement which Peter Roell made at the First Germany-Indonesia Strategic Dialogue, he 1) takes stock of the contemporary terror threat, particularly by the so-called Islamic State against members of the EU; and 2) provides an update on ongoing European...chevron_right