Publications

This paper identifies the potential humanitarian and security implications of a regime collapse in North Korea. In particular, the authors highlight that 1) the potential use of North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction in such an event, or their movement...chevron_right

This report explores the role of religion and engagement with religious actors in the context of efforts to counter violent extremism (CVE). It also offers practical guidelines for policymakers and practitioners seeking to...chevron_right

This article highlights that while progress in the implementation of Nepal's 2006 peace agreement has been slow, certain milestones – including local elections - have nonetheless been realized. The author also outlines recommendations on what action thechevron_right

In this publication, Werner Rahn explores the history of the German navy, particularly focusing on the period between the force’s origins in the mid-19th century and the Federal Republic of Germany’s joining of NATO in 1955. Through this examination, Rahn 1) traces...chevron_right

This article asserts that if India is to realize its goals of breaking into the global market and profiting from the export of military technology, the country will need to adopt supportive domestic governmental policies and focus its efforts on particular areas...chevron_right

This report examines Libya’s vast and scarcely populated Fezzan region, highlighting its ethnic rifts, ongoing conflicts and economic hardships. The authors also 1) draw attention to how European states increasingly see the region as a gateway for sub-Saharan...chevron_right

In April 2015, an al-Shabaab attack on Kenya´s Garissa University College left 148 people dead. This paper provides an insight into the context behind the April events and their aftermath by reviewing 1) Garissa´s historic divisions; 2) the violence that led up...chevron_right

What impact will China’s Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) and the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) have on Central Asia’s economic development, political stability and security? Can Russia and China’s commitments to cooperation between the EEU and SREB be upheld...chevron_right

Building on data collected from interviews with voters in Afghanistan, this report suggests that perceived political legitimacy remains elusive in the country. The authors maintain that issues including the contested results of the 2014 election...chevron_right

In this testimony before the US Senate Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Seapower, Bryan Clark, a senior fellow at CSBA, looks at how the US Navy can reach its goal of a 355-ship Navy. To this end, Clark 1) provides a model for the fleet architecture and...chevron_right

This brief argues that while mineral extraction is a potential source of revenue for Afghanistan, many mines are being illegally exploited. This not only harms the country´s economy, it is also having the effect of fostering conflict over ownership...chevron_right

The three articles in this issue of the CAD focus on 1) what role the Caucasus Muslims Board played in the state building process in post-Soviet Azerbaijan; 2) the Georgian Orthodox Church´s stance on democratization and the institution´s potential to engage...chevron_right

This early warning list identifies four conflict areas where prompt action on the part of the EU and its members could improve the prospects for peace. In particular, the publication features an analysis of 1) factors undermining security in Nigeria; 2) the diplomatic crisis between Qatar and other Arab states, which started in June 2017; 3) the Malay-Muslim separatist insurgency in Thailand; and 4) the protracted political crisis in Venezuela as well as how the breakdown of vital infrastructure, growing hunger and other factors could lead to greater insecurity in the country.chevron_right

What kind of global actor can we expect China to become, given its growing international profile and ambitions? To answer this question, the ten essays in this report look at current trends in China’s domestic environment, regional posture and global engagement to identify...chevron_right

This article asserts that North Korea´s increasingly defiant posture might provide an opportunity for a new approach to dealings and dialogue undertaken between Pyongyang, its southern neighbor, and the rest of the world. Indeed, the author highlights that...chevron_right