Publications

This paper examines the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU, focusing specifically on its economic benefits and the investor protection mechanism it contains. According to...chevron_right

This policy brief proposes selected measures that would enhance the US’ commitment to climate mitigation efforts and economic growth. In particular, the text’s author urges Congress to seek bipartisan support for a carbon-fee-and-dividend (CFD) law that...chevron_right

This paper contemplates the possible role of geonegineering as a climate change mitigation tool, particularly in two categories – solar radiation management (SRM) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The text’s author also explores...chevron_right

This policy brief compares the parliamentary intelligence and security review committee proposed in Canada’s Bill C-22 with the UK model it’s based on, with a particular emphasis on the wished-for body’s membership and mandate, power and...chevron_right

In this transcript, the President of Zimbabwe People First, Joice Mujuru, describes how opposition politics is changing in Zimbabwe as her party prepares to compete in its first election in 2018. She also...chevron_right

This paper explores how democracy-promoting aid impacts democratic development in Africa, particularly in the cases of countries recovering from violent conflict and those that face low human development. In the latter two instances, the paper’s...chevron_right

This edition of ACLED's Conflict Trends report focuses on 1) election and insecurity-related protests in DR-Congo; 2) conflict in Libya’s east over inadequate governance; 3) the competition between RENAMO and the Mozambique government; 4) civilian-targeted violence and…chevron_right

The featured article in this issue of the Sentinel speculates on whether the so-called Islamic State (IS) will be able to regenerate itself in Eastern Iraq’s Diyala Province, if and when the group is driven out of Mosul. The Sentinel’s other articles focus on...chevron_right

In this report, Daniel Milton shares the results from an examination of over 9,000 Islamic State official media products. He specifically provides detailed insights into what the group has been saying and what a study of its propaganda can tell us about its strengths, weaknesses, and struggles. If the recent (and significant) decline of its media creations is any indication, things aren’t going well for the group.chevron_right

In this report, Don Rassler examines the next big step in terrorist tactics – i.e., the lethal and nonlethal use of drones and UAV technologies. More specifically, Rassler looks at 1) the advantages drones provide terrorist groups, particularly as offensive platforms; 2) how terrorist actors might mimic or repurpose the use of UAVs; and 3) the emerging technologies that will further complicate and expand the employment of drones for violent ends.chevron_right

This paper examines the land reforms undertaken by Myanmar’s Thein Sein government and their impact on the rural poor in the country. In general, the reforms seem to have had a harmful effect on agricultural workers, primarily because...chevron_right

The paper examines the roles regional trade agreements (RTAs) and intellectual property rights protections can play in increasing the diffusion of technology. In the case of RTAs, the text’s author believes they can facilitate international technology transfers provided...chevron_right

In light of the upcoming 2016 US presidential election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, this paper looks at how a victory by either candidate might affect transatlantic relations. The author’s overall conclusions are that 1) the relations will be stressed, regardless of who wins...chevron_right

This paper discusses the military steps which European states have taken to fight terrorist groups on its wider periphery, including jihadists in Mali and the so-called Islamic State in the Levant. The text’s author worries that the above measures 1) have not...chevron_right

This paper discusses how the EU might adopt, accelerate and streamline “effective differentiation measures” in its bilateral relations with Israel. The purpose of these steps would be to exclude entities that are...chevron_right