Publications

This commentary wonders how China’s military modernization plans will evolve, particularly given the modest size of its latest defense budget. Indeed, compared to previous periods of hyper-growth, this year’s 7% increase represents the smallest budget increase in...chevron_right

This commentary analyzes the principles, policies and laws Singapore has relied upon to ensure its social cohesion and harmony. While the text’s authors acknowledge the state’s efforts to manage and protect its racial, religious and minority groups, they believe...chevron_right

Given that ISIS’s days are numbered, this study outlines various next-step counterterrorism options for the US. The ways ahead range from a surge in the global war on terror to withdrawing forces from the Middle East, The text’s authors believe the ideal option...chevron_right

In April 2017 Turkey’s voters may agree to replace their country’s parliamentary system with a presidential one that will contain few checks and balances. That such a system will violate the Copenhagen criteria for EU membership is obvious, despite the...chevron_right

From 2012 up to 2016, European Muslims accounted for 20% of the 27,000-31,000 individuals who joined jihadist groups fighting in Syria and Iraq. To explain this unmatched number, the author of this commentary looks at 1) the different levels of...chevron_right

This analysis discusses Morocco’s recent parliamentary elections, which highlighted the tensions that exist between the conservative Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD) and the monarchy-backed Party of Authenticity and Modernity (PAM). The latter party...chevron_right

As the author of this publication sees it, renewed war in the Balkans, particularly in Bosnia-Herzegovina, is a distinct possibility unless the international community helps address both the area´s and...chevron_right

Accosing to this text's authors,there has long been a generational divide in South Korea over how to deal with the North. Indeed, only 45% of the country’s youth now believe in Korean reunification. That doesn’t mean, however, that they're...chevron_right

Saudi King Salman’s four-day state visit to Malaysia in late February culminated with an investment deal between Malaysia’s Petronas and Saudi Aramco, as well as key bilateral agreements on the cooperation and exchange of expertise in the fields of trade and economy; labor and human resources, etc. According to this commentary, the latter agreements underscore a shift from...chevron_right

This backgrounder outlines President Donald Trump’s proposed changes to US foreign policy, the powers he has to implement them, and what impediments could stand in his way. The specific areas addressed by the text’s authors include 1) trade policy; 2) immigration and...chevron_right

This bulletin examines the recent mid-term adjustments to the EU’s common budget and their potential impact on Poland. As the text’s author sees it, the adjustments, which include increased financial flexibility and clearer links between...chevron_right

This analysis highlights the difficulties of formulating European energy policies in a post-Brexit environment. The text’s author specifically outlines the UK’s expected energy and climate policies in the future and wonders whether...chevron_right

Following 5 years of capped defense spending, this paper examines President Trump’s proposed defense budget increase of $54 billion. While democrats and republicans alike have raised concerns about the budget spike, this text’s author argues that the proposal marks...chevron_right

This comment sheds light on Turkey’s upcoming constitutional referendum, which could result in a drastic overhaul of the country’s political system. Basically, President Erdogan and his cabinet could accrue dramatically greater powers, while the...chevron_right

Formulating an effective Iran policy will be challenging for the Trump administration, particularly if it hopes to 1) curb Tehran’s regional influence; 2) deter “provocative measures”; and 3) prevent violations of the JCPOA nuclear agreement. In response, this...chevron_right