Publications

This publication provides an in-depth analysis of Russian cyber strategies. More specifically, it analyzes 1) Russia’s domestic and international cyber activities, 2) different cyberattacks in Europe ...chevron_right

This publication contends that two contradicting trends are challenging the liberal, norms-based international order: the rise of geopolitical realism and great power competition on the one hand, and ...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the ideological, political and organizational status of communist parties in Russia, Ukraine and Moldova. Key insights include 1) that though the current socio-economic diffi...chevron_right

This publication contends that the multilateral trade system is faltering, the international security system is in disarray, and human rights institutions are increasingly contested. The text’s author...chevron_right

This publication reflects on Chinese-American relations in light of Beijing’s aspirations to become a global Hegemon. The text's author argues 1) that China will not hesitate to use force to defe...chevron_right

Diese Publikation analysiert die möglichen Auswirkungen der kommenden amerikanischen Zwischenwahlen. Am 6. November können die USA zwar nicht unmittelbar den Präsidenten bestätigen oder abwählen. Aber...chevron_right

This paper examines national and international legal instruments to counter human trafficking and investigates possible links between illegal immigration and terrorism. It takes Greece and Italy as ca...chevron_right

Diese Publikation analysiert die russische Gouverneurswahl vom 9. September 2018. Im ersten Wahlgang siegte die Machtpartei „Einiges Russland“ nur in 16 von 22 Föderationssubjekten, in einer Region de...chevron_right

This report outlines the economic impact violence and conflict had on the global economy in 2017. Key findings include 1) that the global economic impact of violence was $14.76 trillion in 2017, in co...chevron_right

This publication provides an overview of China’s Strategic Support Force (SSF), which centralizes most of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) space-, cyber-, and electronic warfare capabilities. More...chevron_right

This paper examines the challenges facing the UN Mission in Mali, whose mandate is to protect civilians in a context marked by violent extremism and counterterrorism operations. More specifically, the...chevron_right

This publication analyzes how, when and why UN missions engage with non-state armed groups (NSAGs) in order to enhance the protection of civilians (POC). More specifically, it 1) provides an overview ...chevron_right

This paper reflects on the institutional and administrative reorganization of Turkey’s migration policy, focusing on its relation with the EU since the early 2000s. More specifically, it 1) traces bot...chevron_right

Diese Publikation bietet eine Übersicht der akademischen Forschung zur Nutzung des Internets von Extremistinnen und Extremisten. Die Autoren analysieren insbesondere 1) Definitionen der Parameter extr...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the UN’s attempts to resolve the conflicts in Yemen, Libya and Syria through power-sharing. More specifically, it answers the following questions: Why are these three conflic...chevron_right