Publications

This article maintains that African policymakers must pay attention to the links between maritime economic prosperity and maritime security. The authors also provides guidance on what this should involve by outlining related recommendations...chevron_right

Diese Studie wirft Licht auf Japans Handelspolitik, auf ihre bi- und multilateralen Ausprägungen und auf die administrativen wie politischen Entscheidungsprozesse, die ihr zugrunde liegen. Ebenso bele...chevron_right

Diese Publikation erforscht den bevorstehenden Entwicklungsabschnitt der Pazifikallianz angesichts der Aufnahme von Assoziierungsverhandlungen mit Kanada sowie auch den pazifischen Staaten. Der Autor skizziert zunächst die bisherigen...chevron_right

This paper explores three outcomes that could result from the diplomatic crisis between Qatar and other Arab states, which began in June 2017. These three are 1) the forcible replacement of the Qatari leadership; 2) a peaceful resolution between...chevron_right

This paper contends that the lifting of international sanctions on Iran was welcomed in the South Caucasus. Many in the region hoped that Iran´s rapprochement with the West would open up the way for Tehran to increase its trade and investment activities...chevron_right

Diese Studie prüft, ob es sinnvoll wäre und unter welchen Umständen es gelingen könnte, die Kooperation mit Russland bei der Raketenabwehr wieder aufzunehmen. Es wird untersucht, inwiefern das bisheri...chevron_right

Controlling nuclear, biological or chemical weapons is often particularly difficult in areas where the risks of proliferation are high, including areas of limited statehood. Indeed, as Oliver Meier highlights in this text, striking examples of this problem include...chevron_right

Diese Publikation prüft die Implikationen der divergierenden Sichtweisen dies- und jenseits des Atlantiks für die Zukunft des Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) mit Iran. Während Washington di...chevron_right

Should Germany become more involved in UN peacekeeping operations? This publication argues that it should and here explains how four reasons why relate to 1) the urgent needs of UN peacekeeping missions; 2) how UN peacekeeping operations are being rediscovered...chevron_right

This paper identifies 1) the sectors and actors affected by the EU´s dual-use and arms export controls; 2) the hurdles companies and institutes face when complying with such controls; and 3) examples of good practices and guidance on how to overcome...chevron_right

This paper takes stock of global nuclear inventories, offering in-depth country profiles on each of the nine nuclearized states. While global nuclear weapon inventories have shrunk from a peak of near...chevron_right

Transitional justice processes may seek to address the legacies of mass violence and prevent future conflicts. However, the author of this paper believes that such processes are not only political, but that they can inadvertently exacerbate conflict by increasing...chevron_right

This report argues that Afghanistan needs to reform and restructure its political institutions if it is to have stability, peaceful and sustainable governance, and economic growth. As a result, the text's authors look at possible ways...chevron_right

As the title suggests, this paper assesses Spain’s global presence, primarily by reviewing its economic, military and soft power means. Some of the report's key findings include...chevron_right

This collection of monthly security statistics deals with current and historic trends in food insecurity. The featured graphs highlight 1) the nature of current food crises; 2) funding for humanitaria...chevron_right