Publications

The 11 short articles in this text examine 1) the competing interests between Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey and other actors in the South Caucasus region; 2) the exercising of soft power by the Güllen Movement, Turkey and Russia in the area; and 3) the state-building struggles of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan following the collapse of the Soviet Union.chevron_right

The 12 articles in this text focus on the promotion of transitional justice (TJ) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), both before and after the Arab Spring. Among other issues, the articles focus on 1) the spotty conceptual foundations of transitional justice...chevron_right

The 2017 edition of CSS‘ Strategic Trends series includes four chapters on the current state and future direction of the Euro-Atlantic security system. The chapters specifically explore 1) how contested histories are complicating the rebuilding of trust in...chevron_right

Not only are over half of the world´s people now living in urban areas, they´re increasingly creating unprecedented ´risk landscapes´. That’s why it’s time to urbanize disaster management as a core component of modern security policies, argue Florian Roth and Linda Maduz. Here’s what they mean.chevron_right

This analysis explores how rising sectarianism is undermining Pakistan’s ability to govern itself and deal with its domestic security problems. Unfortunately, the country’s armed forces and intelligen...chevron_right

This CEJISS issue features 6 articles that focus on 1) the possibility of an Israeli Spring movement; 2) the links between regime theory are IR theory; 3) the role of European security organizations in Eastern Ukraine’s secessionist conflict; 4) the economic…chevron_right

This study explores the problems currently plaguing the gas sector in Russia, which include 1) stagnating exports to undiversified markets; 2) the tendency to use gas exports as a political tool; and 3) poor industry growth prospects in Europe. In light of...chevron_right

This report analyzes the ongoing UN negotiations for a Global Compact on Migration. The text’s authors specifically look at the objectives and framework of the negotiations, the role being played by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the involvement of the EU. The authors additionally stress the importance of integrating...chevron_right

This report contemplates the potential economic impact of Brexit on what will be the remaining 27 members of the EU. More specifically, the text’s authors focuses on the areas of trade in goods and services, investment, and the free movement of people. After...chevron_right

This paper summarizes the financial options that are available to help develop renewable energy further. After providing a brief overview of contemporary energy markets, the text’s authors then focus on 1) the role of debt and equity financing as sources of capital investment in future renewables, and 2) the policy measures that could facilitate new financing processes.chevron_right

Amidst the Trump administration’s continuous calls for a revised NAFTA agreement, this paper provides a detailed roadmap on how to update the original pact. While doing so, the text zeros in on 1) the NAFTA elements that have been subjected to extensive criticism in the past, and 2) how Canada can secure the best possible deal for itself in the future.chevron_right

While Greece’s negotiations with its creditors continue, this brief casts a critical eye on the country's negotiating position and the economic results it might yield. As the text's author sees it, the current standoff mirrors...chevron_right

Given the contentious attitudes African policy makers have towards access to the Internet and broadband services, this paper examines what strategies, policies and regulatory best practices will ensure the most inclusive digital development of the continent.chevron_right

In this transcript, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi, who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Somaliland, discusses 1) the democratic challenges facing this self-declared state, and 2) the plans of the Waddani Party to...chevron_right

This edition of ACLED’s monthly Conflict Trends report focuses on 1) the el-Sisi regime’s continued securitization of Egypt; 2) recent union-led protests in Guinea; 3) the downtick in political violence after the January mutiny in...chevron_right