Publications

Im Süd­chinesischen Meer verschärften sich in den letzten Jahren die Konflikte zwischen den Anrainer­staaten. Für eine mögliche Lösung sind neben der Volksrepublik China vor allem zwei Konflikt­parteien von Bedeutung: die Philippinen und...chevron_right

This edition of CTTA focuses on the growing influence of individual actors within Asia’s terrorist groups. Its articles specifically focus on 1) the emergence of Bahrumsyah as a key jihadi leader among ISIS supporters in Southeast Asia; 2) the rise of Indonesian militant Bahrun Naim, who has plotted a number of terrorist attacks against local police forces; 3) the role being played by the KGR’s Gigih Rahmat Dewa as a key logistics supporter to pro-ISIS activists in the Southeast Asian region, and much more.chevron_right

This policy report describes Singapore’s proactive pursuit of cyber security, which is motivated by the country’s dependence on advanced ICT, the spreading Internet-of-Things, and a small, aging population that lacks “critical mass.” In order to manage these developments effectively…chevron_right

This report focuses on the lowest and most common form of dispute resolution in two parts of Myanmar – the Mon State and Yangon region. More specifically, the text zeros in on 1) the crimes and injustices that people experience in...chevron_right

The UN has long relied on Panels of Experts (PoEs), which are independent investigative teams contracted by the world body to monitor the implementation of Security Council sanctions. By reporting directly to UN Sanctions Committees, the PoEs provide a wealth of information about arms embargo compliance and more. It’s an important job, say Emile LeBrun and Christelle Rigual, but it’s also being undermined by numerous organizational, operational, and political obstacles. Here’s the tale.chevron_right

This paper provides an in-depth, gendered analysis of the data that’s available on violent deaths. The text’s authors work through the global, regional and country-specific conflict/non-conflict numbers, and note the following...chevron_right

This paper explores the difficulties of monitoring illicit arms flows in Honduras. One problem is that some of the arms are sourced locally, including those that are diverted from state institutions and civilians, while others are sourced...chevron_right

This paper discusses Turkey’s role as an emerging aid provider in Somalia. What’s significant about Ankara’s involvement is 1) its readiness to deploy staff in the field, despite the security risks involved; 2) its deference to the Somali government’s insistence on...chevron_right

This text discusses how the livestock sector in Southern Africa can better deal with the drier and hotter weather it’s experiencing as a result of climate change. To help ameliorate this problem, the paper’s author recommends 1) the adoption of climate adaptation policies and...chevron_right

This paper explores the drought that afflicted South Africa in 2016 and how prepared the country is for comparable events in the future. It concludes by recommending ways that...chevron_right

Diese Publikation analysiert die potentiellen Auswirkungen der neuen Trump-Regierung auf die internationale Klimapolitik. Sollte die USA unter Trumps Führung ihr klimadiplomatisches Engagement nicht fortsetzten und die Umsetzung der...chevron_right

The author of this paper predicts that President-elect Donald Trump will undermine the hard-earned trust the US has earned as a reliable partner in the multinational fight against global warning. Given this probability, the author concludes that...chevron_right

Diese Publikation analysiert die fortlaufende Diskussion über die Notwendigkeit ‚negativer Emissionen‘ als Ergänzung für konventionelle Klimaschutzmassnahmen. Die Autoren befassen sich umgehend mit verstärktem Bioenergie-Einsatz sowie der Abscheidung und...chevron_right

This paper looks at the midterm review of the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which the European Commission wants to use as a platform to reform the MFF itself, and make it more responsive to changing environments or new crises. The desired post-2020 changes include...chevron_right

Diese Publikation bewertet die Fortschritte des ukrainischen ‚Deoligarchisierungs‘ Prozesses. Obwohl im Bereich der öffentlichen Beschaffung Profitquellen der Oligarchen teilweise trockengelegt wurden, bleibt das oligarchische System bestehen und...chevron_right