Publications

This edition of the Swiss Military Revue features 7 articles on assorted aspects of military power, six of which are in German and one in English. The texts specifically look at 1) embracing a policy of ‘changed regime’ rather than ‘regime change’ to help resolve the...chevron_right

The three articles in this issue of the CAD focus on 1) Georgia´s foreign policy following its ratification of the Association Agreement with the EU; 2) Georgian public opinion regarding the perceived cultural impact that further integration with the EU could foster...chevron_right

What form of trade relationship should the UK’s aim for with the EU as it moves ahead in the Brexit negotiations, especially if it wants to ensure preferential trade ties? If the British government sees a free trade agreement as the way forward, this report argues...chevron_right

The two articles in this edition of the RAD look at 1) Russia’s efforts to play a more prominent role in the ongoing North Korean nuclear crisis, highlighting Moscow’s increasing collaboration with Beijing over Pyongyang; and 2) Russia and Vietnam’s comprehensive...chevron_right

The two articles in this edition of the RAD focus on 1) Moscow’s attempts to integrate Crimea into the Russian Federation and how the peninsula’s international isolation is proving a significant obstacle to the Kremlin’s program of economic reforms; and 2) how...chevron_right

In light of Armenia’s 2017 parliamentary and municipal elections, the three articles in this issue of the CAD look at 1) patron-client networks in Armenia and their relationship to electoral violations in the country; 2) the impact of civil society observationchevron_right

As North Korea’s missile and nuclear tests continue to destabilize the security situation in the Asia-Pacific region, this paper examines Russia’s strategic position towards Pyongyang’s advancing nuclear program. Three key observations outlined by the...chevron_right

The articles in this edition of Conflict Trends look at 1) the contested link between democracy and development in Africa; 2) international cooperation as a means of enhancing state capacities to implement the African Charter on Maritime Security...chevron_right

This AJCR issue focuses on contemporary conceptions of conflict prevention, management and resolution in Africa. The individual articles focus on 1) a collective non-violent approach towards ending conflict in the Niger Delta region; 2) how the formal legal systems...chevron_right

This paper examines how China’s Belt and Road initiative (BRI) will impact US interests and provides five recommendations for how Washington should respond to the project. These five are that the US should 1) acknowledge the potential benefits of...chevron_right

Do China, Russia and North Korea’s bolstered undersea warfare (USW) forces pose a serious threat to the undersea superiority of the US and its allies in the Indo-Pacific region? This paper responds and provides four recommendations on how the US can maintain its...chevron_right

Fifteen years ago, the first permanent International Criminal Court (ICC) took up its work. According to this publication, the establishment of this tribunal was a success that sent a strong signal against impunity for human rights violations. Today, however...chevron_right

The conflict in Syria developed from civilian protests against the government in 2011 to a civil war. The hostilities were not limited to the physical realm, but also took place in cyberspace. The goal of this report is to understand the mechanisms of the use of cybertools in the context of a civil war. It examines the various actors, tools and targets observed during the conflict. It analyzes the effects of cyber activities on the Syrian society, the economy, technology. The Hotspot Analysis also looks at the internationalization of the conflict through the use of the internet and the fact that cyber activities always remained of low intensity. Finally, the report suggests some recommendations for states to implement to reduce the risks of similar attacks.chevron_right

The conflict in Syria developed from civilian protests against the government in 2011 to a civil war. The hostilities were not limited to the physical realm, but also took place in cyberspace. The goal of this report is to understand the mechanisms of the use of cybertools in the context of a civil war. It examines the various actors, tools and targets observed during the conflict. It analyzes the effects of cyber activities on the Syrian society, the economy, technology. The Hotspot Analysis also looks at the internationalization of the conflict through the use of the internet and the fact that cyber activities always remained of low intensity. Finally, the report suggests some recommendations for states to implement to reduce the risks of similar attacks.chevron_right

Despite a large international civilian and military presence, Mali continues to struggle with widespread insecurity and Islamist extremism. So why is this? This publication argues that key reasons relate to Mali’s chronic poverty problems, ethnic tensions and a...chevron_right