Publications

In order to understand the psychology of the West’s adversaries in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere, this briefing describes what the world looks like to those who operate within these groups, including the ...chevron_right

This briefing looks at the ongoing debate over whether outside powers should attack the incipient Libyan branch of the so-called Islamic State (IS). The text’s author specifically looks at 1) the poss...chevron_right

This report summarizes the results of the Nuclear Energy Experts Group meeting which occurred in October 2015. The topics covered include the Nuclear Security Summit process, nuclear governance after ...chevron_right

This paper explores the Weimarian Republic's "satisfaction status" and claims that despite what power transition theorists say, 1920s Germany was not satisfied with its lot in the world. More specific...chevron_right

This brief deplores the recent impulse to frame Latin America's War on Drugs in humanitarian terms. According to the brief's authors, labeling drug trafficking as a humanitarian crisis could lead to t...chevron_right

This paper contends that the EU’s past wait-and-see approach towards Balkan enlargement has become too risky. In the face of a bellicose Russia, the European integration process in the region needs to...chevron_right

The articles in this CTTA issue focus on the possibility of terrorists acquiring or developing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) weapons. The texts specifically cover 1) the prospects of the so-called Islamic State carrying out a CBRN attack; 2) the probability of North Korea...chevron_right

This paper explores the motives behind the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) initiative launched by China. The text’s author argues that Beijing’s incentives for the LMC are to 1) expand regional econo...chevron_right

This paper contemplates the future direction of defense diplomacy and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, as practiced via the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM-Plus mechanism.chevron_right

This brief highlights the difficulties associated with transporting, safeguarding and using small arms and light weapons in peace operations. More specifically, the brief's author describes 1) the typ...chevron_right

This paper discusses the potential impact of emerging ammunition technologies on the design, production, and employment of firearms. The text’s author particularly worries that...chevron_right

Many people have hailed Africa’s turn towards electoral democracy over the past three decades, but the reality is that the continent hasn’t purged itself of its authoritarian impulses. In response, th...chevron_right

This paper highlights the opportunities for greater energy cooperation between Ethiopia and other regional stakeholders in Africa. It specifically argues that an opportunity for greater cooperation no...chevron_right

This paper looks at the energy- and climate-related preparations and negotiations that led up to the Paris climate summit in 2015 (COP21). The text’s author particularly looks at 1) the COP21-related ...chevron_right

This commentary looks at the EU’s data protection challenges, particularly when applied to external digital trade. More specifically, the text’s author discusses 1) the data trade and protection regul...chevron_right