Publications

This paper explores one potential approach to developing a framework to assess how UK immigration policies compare to those of other countries. The analysis that follows is based on a methodology that...chevron_right

Der vorliegende Bericht nimmt eine Analyse der sicherheitspolitischen Entwicklung der letzten zehn Jahre vor. Er bewertet die Bedrohungen und Gefahren für die Schweiz und äussert sich zur Verwundbarke...chevron_right

This report discuss why, despite some extraordinary successes, progress on achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) remain so slow and uneven. Africa is increasingly being described as ...chevron_right

This report outlines the results of the Joint Civilian-Military Investigation Group (JIG) on the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship "Cheonan" in 2010. The JIG finds that a strong underwater explosi...chevron_right

This paper is the final report of the Group of Experts, chaired by Madeleine Albright, convened in 2009 to prepare the ground for a new NATO Strategic Concept as the existing Concept was adopted in 19...chevron_right

The National Security Concept of Estonia establishes the objective, principles and directions of the country's security policy. The goal of the Estonian security policy as put forth in this document i...chevron_right

At the dawn of the 21st century, the US faces a broad and complex array of challenges to its national security. Just as America helped to determine the course of the 20th century, it must now build o...chevron_right

This paper examines key issues surrounding 'next-generation' bio-fuels, asking whether production will rise enough to reach current legislative mandates and how costly such production will be. It furt...chevron_right

The re-insurance industry does not have the luxury of time in which to debate the ‘possibility’ of climate change but rather to focus on the ‘probability’ of the consequences. With the cost of natural...chevron_right

This report sets out an assessment of poverty in the UK at the start of the new Government, establishing a "state of the nation" overview that will be used to inform policy decisions in the future.chevron_right

After a request from the Government of Pakistan and extensive consultations with Pakistani officials as well as with members of the UN Security Council, the Secretary-General appointed a three member...chevron_right

In April 2010, the US and the Russian Federation agreed to reduce and limit their ICBMs and ICBM launchers, SLBMs and SLBM launchers, heavy bombers, ICBM warheads, SLBM warheads, and heavy bomber nucl...chevron_right

This report provides an update on progress made by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with other regional actors and partners in support ...chevron_right

This is an unofficial translation of the Military Doctrine of the Russian Federation, approved by presidential edict on 5 February 2010. This fundamental strategic planning document constitutes a syst...chevron_right

This report uses recent economic modelling to relate cognitive skills – as measured by PISA and other international instruments – to economic growth in OECD countries. It finds that relatively small i...chevron_right