Publications

This paper contends that Iran-Russia relations have reached an unprecedented peak in late 2016, primarily because of their military cooperation in Syria, a shared vision of the global order, and mutual criticisms of...chevron_right

After contemplating India’s current regional posture and the state of Australian-Indian relations, this text’s author explains why building a dynamic strategic relationship between New Delhi and Canberra will be a long and challenging process.chevron_right

This paper examines the ongoing attempt of Southeast Asian nations to implement ASEAN’s Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution. Basically, ASEAN members are willing to address this regional problem, but they need to pursue more strategic and...chevron_right

This paper focuses on the problem of weak intellectual property (IP) literacy among Canadian innovators, which requires capacity building in three areas – 1) raising literacy levels among innovative IP start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); 2) ensuring access to...chevron_right

This paper examines France’s position on the UK’s pending Brexit negotiations with the EU. While Paris perceives London’s departure as basically inimical to its own interests, the text’s author believes it will exploit...chevron_right

This paper highlights how Chinese analysts view Europe’s present and future trajectory, and the potential impact Brexit could have on their country. Ultimately, the analyst’s break down into three camps – those who...chevron_right

This paper reviews today’s global security and its vulnerability to terror attacks, which continue to exploit the failure of intelligence agencies to share sufficient information with each other. The reasons for the latter problem include...chevron_right

This brief examines the underlying reasons why Pakistan’s claim on Kashmir remains a central component of its foreign policy, as illustrated by 1) the extensive diplomatic campaign Islamabad recently staged in the wake of...chevron_right

This paper examines 1) the relationship between former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and his rival, Anwar Ibrahim, and 2) the possible consequences of their recent reconciliation. In addition to providing a detailed account of their troubled past and...chevron_right

Given that the UK is one of the largest economies in the European Union, there are concerns that the country’s pending exit could negatively impact the EU budget. This brief’s authors dismiss the worries. They believe the impact will be manageable because...chevron_right

After nearly four years of negotiations, the Colombian government and FARC announced a peace agreement on 24 August 2016, which requires holding a plebiscite on the pact in October 2016. This ICG paper 1) highlights the difficulties the two parties still face in implementing the agreement, and 2) provides a series of recommendations that the FARC, Colombian Government, and UN Mission in the country should follow in order to end hostilities once and for all.chevron_right

This paper considers the broader implications of the European Commission’s (EC) recent decision on Ireland’s lucrative tax arrangements with Apple. In a departure from past practices, the EC refused to recognize the arrangements as a form of state aid and ruled...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the future prospects of Singapore-Malaysia relations. Despite the long-standing differences in the two countries’ political ideologies, their common diplomatic norms, mutual respect, and...chevron_right

This paper contends that past attempts at 1) security sector reform (SSR) and 2) disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) in South Sudan have failed to ‘right-size’ the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and change the country’s overall security apparatus. As a result, the...chevron_right

This paper discusses the multiple divisions that exist as a result of the Syrian Civil War, the new geographical centers of power they have created, and the diverging systems of governance that are arising in the latter’s wake.chevron_right