Publications

This paper links Italy’s preferred role in Europe to two central and interconnected objectives – 1) defending and promoting the nation’s interests, not least in response to the ever looming risk of marginalization, and 2) strengthening the...chevron_right

This paper explores the concerns over the new Georgian government’s parliamentary super-majority, which could lead to constitutional amendments that undermine the state’s current system of checks and balances. According to the text’s author, upholding Georgia’s...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the prospects for increased cooperation between Belarus and the EU, despite Russia’s influence over the country. As the text’s author sees it, Belarusian efforts to open relations with Brussels have generated...chevron_right

The Global Militarization Index (GMI) highlights the relative weight and importance of a country’s military apparatus in relation to its society as a whole. Of the 152 countries analyzed in 2016, th...chevron_right

Contrary to the popular argument in Italy that the country's economic woes are attributable to the Euro and its ‘Teutonic’ rules, the author of this short paper contends that the financial fate of the country has always been in its own hands.chevron_right

This paper looks at the often violent protests that have rocked Africa since the mid-2000s, particularly in South africa and Ethiopia. The reasons for this recent trend are dispiritingly familiar – income inequality, the ersatz nature of democratic reforms, endemic corruption, and much more.chevron_right

This text explains why the recent decisions by Burundi, the Gambia and South Africa to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) have prompted concerns that more countries may leave the Hague-based tribunal. The text’s author...chevron_right

Although faith in democracy remains strong in Ghana, this paper contends that the country’s recent legal tussles, including the trifling disqualification of presidential candidates prior to December 2016 elections, have spurred...chevron_right

This paper examines Bulgaria’s attempts – after its November 2016 presidential election – to balance its foreign policy interests between its EU partners, Russia and Turkey. More specifically, Bulgarian authorities are particularly interested in...chevron_right

This text examines the regional security implications of the Rohingya crisis, particularly given the resurgence of pro-Rohingya jihadists in and around Myanmar. It appears that recent pro-Rohingya attacks have been largely fueled by reports of...chevron_right

This paper focuses on the growing business ties between Jordan and Israel and the political problems they’re causing for Annam. The text’s author specifically looks at 1) the September 2016 energy deal signed by the Jordanian government and...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the Turkish government’s newly adopted “total liquidation” strategy against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). The strategy is designed to use military, economic and political means in order to exert...chevron_right

This commentary examines Malaysia’s future economic policy in light of US President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to withdraw from the TPP. Such a move could have severe economic and political repercussions for...chevron_right

As the title suggests, this paper lays out a strategy the US could follow in order to help African countries manage and overcome existing threats to their security. Basically, the strategy’s broad objectives include economic prosperity and development, greater security and...chevron_right

This brief argues that France currently has a pivotal role to play in two high-impact areas – 1) helping create a stronger European Union, and 2) reinforcing the transatlantic alliance. The reason for Paris’ elevated status is quite obvious – i.e., its geopolitical power in Europe is…chevron_right