Publications

This book examines data from seven disciplines (history, culture, law, geography, politics, economics and military) in an attempt to find additional insights into the Cross Strait issue between China ...chevron_right

What economic, societal and political global factors will shape the world up to 2035? This publication responds by looks at eight plausible candidates, including the world’s aging population; weakening enthusiasm for globalization; continued industrial...chevron_right

What should European foreign and security policy decision-makers focus on today to help prepare for, or avoid, events of major consequence that may occur in the mid- to long-term future? To help find out, Florence Gaub et al explore current strategic trends related to emerging challenges, Europe’s neighborhood and beyond to establish twelve possible scenarios set in 2021. The scenarios include 1) the hijacking of a foreign submarine within EU territory; 2) a Turkish-Russian clash in the Caucasus; 3) a US withdrawal from Europe, and more.chevron_right

This publication discusses the proposed China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC), which will stretch from Kunming in the Yunnan province of China to Mandalay in central Myanmar and beyond. Among other issues, the author looks at 1) what the CMEC could mean for India...chevron_right

With the rapid acceleration and hybridization of modern security operations, this paper contends that decision makers require comprehensive situational awareness delivered by advanced command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) capabilities.chevron_right

This paper argues that the rise of cyber capabilities means that naval forces will be simultaneously more connected and more vulnerable at sea than ever before. But what particular threats and vulnerabilities will cyber technologies create for naval forces?chevron_right

This paper analyzes NATO’s relationships with its five Central Asian Partnership for Peace (PfP) partners. Key insights include 1) that while Central Asian countries gained strategic importance due to NATO’s engagement with Afghanistan, their importance also...chevron_right

From what sources do non-state armed groups get funding during ceasefires and peace negotiations? Further, do ceasefires represent a fundraising constraint or an opportunity for such groups? This article provide answers...chevron_right

This report examines the effectiveness of the use of remote warfare – i.e., drones, special operations forces, intelligence assets, etc – by the Nigerian government, its regional allies and Western states to counter the threat of Boko Haram. The text’s author contends...chevron_right

This issue of Comparative Connections updates us on the trajectory of key bilateral relationships in East Asia, and between East Asian countries and the US, during the final third of 2017. The myriad ...chevron_right

The articles in this edition of the CTTA provide a threat forecast for global terrorism in 2018. The featured article speculates that the so-called Islamic State will remain a persistent threat notwithstanding...chevron_right

This report examines the threat of growing insecurity in Niger and how the country sits at the crossroads of terrorism, trafficking and conflict in the region. Key findings include: 1) Niger has become a major partner in counter-terrorism strategies for regional and...chevron_right

This paper discusses the current state of cyber security and policies in Africa, with a specific focus on Kenya and South Africa. More specifically, the authors analyze 1) Kenya and South Africa’s cyber policies, highlighting how African countries are no exception...chevron_right

This publication focuses on crises in South Asia between 1987 and 2017, particularly with regard to India-Pakistan relations, as well as lessons learned for future crisis management on the subcontinent. More specifically, the publication features contributions...chevron_right

This article argues that illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a threat to US national security due to the negative impact it has on individuals, communities, economies, institutions and governments around the world. The authors also set out...chevron_right