Publications

This report examines how countries that contribute police officers to international peace operations deploy such officers and collect information on their experiences when they return. The authors also highlight the importance of establishing coherent methods...chevron_right

This publication asserts that status quo training regimes of UN peacekeeping missions are ill-equipped to deal with the complex and changing conflict dynamics and resulting threats to human security t...chevron_right

What does the relative success of the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Germany’s 2017 Bundestag elections indicate about the impact of migrant crisis on European politics? What accounts for the marked decrease in migrant flows to Europechevron_right

This issue of Comparative Connections updates us on the trajectory of key bilateral relationships in East Asia, and between East Asian countries and the US, during the second third of 2017. The various articles 1) focus on the economic, political and security developments...chevron_right

As President Trump continues to guide the US towards a more protectionist economic policy, this paper probes whether China’s bid to serve as the new driving force of globalization is legitimate or feasible. Overall, the text´s authors contend that several factors will...chevron_right

The articles in this edition of the CTTA focus on 1) the emergence of Jamat Ansar Al-Shariah, a pro-Al-Qaeda militant group, in Pakistan; 2) attempts by jihadist groups to exploit the Rohingya crisis and what this could mean for Bangladesh’s national security...chevron_right

This briefing argues that the women, peace and security (WPS) agenda – which aims to ensure women can meaningfully participate in local, national and global policy discussions around peace and security issues – is crucial to US foreign policy interests.chevron_right

This publication argues that Germany is currently pursuing ambitious plans for security and defense that will have significant implications for the Bundeswehr. Indeed, these plans aim for the Bundeswe...chevron_right

Die bevorstehenden neun Beiträge bieten eine ausführliche Analyse verschiedener Proteste um die neue Vielschichtigkeit der Weltpolitik mit ihren neuen Räumen, Akteuren und Bedeutungen darzulegen....chevron_right

Welche rechtlichen und politischen Dynamiken tragen zu der aktuellen Wiederbelebung der Gemeinsamen Aussen- und Sicherheitspolitik (GASP) der Europäischen Union bei? Diese Publikation betont unter and...chevron_right

Diese Publikation erläutert die neue US Strategie für Afghanistan und Südasien unter Präsident Donald Trump. Nach Ansicht des Autors will Trump mit seiner Strategie: 1) den Anti-Terror-Kampf mit mehr Truppen und erweiterten Einsatzbefugnissen fortführen; 2) mehr Druck auf...chevron_right

This text looks at the EU’s Better Migration Management (BMM) program, which aims to promote cooperation with key African countries of migration origin and transit. The authors outline that some civil society actors have criticized the programchevron_right

Diese Publikation wirft Licht auf die zentrale Bedeutung des Kongo als Hauptverkehrsnetz und Lebensader des afrikanischen Regenwalds. Nach Ansicht des Autors könnte der Ausbau der Wassernutzung am Kon...chevron_right

Diese Publikation wirft einen Blick auf die September 2017 Gouverneurswahlen in Russland. Nach Ansicht der Autoren zeigten die Wahlen, dass der Kreml der gestiegenen sozioökonomischen Anspannung in de...chevron_right

This text summarizes the findings of SIPRI’s Yearbook 2017. As in the past, the Yearbook provides original data on world military expenditures, international arms transfers, arms production rates, the size and composition of nuclear forces, armed conflicts and multilateral peace operations.chevron_right