Publications

This paper examines how China’s growing presence in the Middle East may provide scope for an innovative approach to diplomacy and economic cooperation within the region. The author also analyzes 1) China’s interests and economic investment in the Middle East...chevron_right

This paper looks at the so-called Islamic State’s (IS) response to targeted killings by forces fighting against the group, focusing particularly on the assumed death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. After a brief overview of the specific circumstances...chevron_right

What were the consequences of the 2006 Lebanon War for Israel and Lebanon? This collection of essays seeks to answer this question by looking at 1) the lessons the Israel Defense Forces learned from the conflict; 2) media discourse about the war in Israel between 2006 and 2016; 3) changes in the political environment in Lebanon over the last decade, and much more.chevron_right

This SA issue features articles on 1) Iran’s approach to military intervention in Syria; 2) the state of Syria’s protracted war and possible ways it might finally end; 3) China-Iran relations following the lifting of international sanctions on Tehran...chevron_right

This workshop report looks at the evolving security, political and economic situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its implications for the UN Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO). The participants also outlined recommendations...chevron_right

This article highlights how existing economic pressures driving migration from African and the Middle East to Europe are being exacerbated by climate change. The author also contends that effective responses to this issue are possible, but only if it...chevron_right

This brief argues that the ‘light-footprint approach’ adopted by NATO forces in Afghanistan is not working. But crucially, following the Alliance’s recently announced increase in troop numbers, the text´s also contends that it is not necessarily...chevron_right

This article advocates for a renewed assessment of relations between the West and Russia, and proposes that in order to ease tensions, Western countries could shift away from their current promotion of ´Liberal Peace´ and towards the pursuit of ´Plural Peace´.chevron_right

The data analysts in this paper confirm a common belief – i.e., the onset and recurrence of armed conflict is likely where high inter-group inequalities exist. Indeed, groups that have strong shared i...chevron_right

It has been six years since the ouster of Muammar Gaddafi, yet the future of Libya still remains unclear. In response, this article outlines the complex nature of the situation in the country and posits three main conclusions pertaining to the activities...chevron_right

This paper features a collection of essays on key issues affecting the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) as well as the role of ASEAN and its member states in the region. Individual contributions include 1) the prospects for cohesive regional governance amongst...chevron_right

The CTTA edition focuses on the so-called Islamic State´s (IS) growing presence in Southeast Asia. The featured articles look at 1) IS´ capture of Marawi in the Philippines and what the battle for the city means for the spread of extremist ideology in the region...chevron_right

This report examines how contemporary law enforcement agencies could use smart CCTV technology with enhanced analytical abilities to bolster security in increasingly complex urban environments. The report’s three sections focus on...chevron_right

The United Kingdom’s arms transfer controls are closely entwined with those of the EU. So what can be done to ensure that the UK still has its full suite of transfer control measures in place on the day it leaves the Union? This paper address this question by...chevron_right

This paper looks at the recent history of the Tibesti region in Chad and the Teda (or 'Tubu') people who inhabit the area. More specifically, the text's authors examine 1) the social-po...chevron_right