Jun 27, 2019
Melissa Hathaway
CIGI
The world is witnessing an alarming number of high-profile cyber and ICT-related incidents. This suggests that manufacturers should design new technologies more strategically and be held accountable for the digital security of their products.
Jun 26, 2019
Chae-Yeon Kang
EAI
This argues that Kim Jong-un is attempting to create a normal state, but can only do so if he gains the trust of the international community by remaining accountable for his actions.
Jun 25, 2019
John Edwards
Lowy Institute
This finds that a U.S.-China trade deal is possible—and much of it has already been agreed. Without a deal, the dispute, and its effects, could rapidly escalate.
Jun 25, 2019
Tomer Fadlon and Sason Hadad
INSS
The United States recently presented the economic component of its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. This reviews past peace treaties in the region and finds that economic considerations have always been secondary to political issues.
Jun 24, 2019
Can Kasapoğlu
SWP

This piece details the nature of Syrian chemical weapons use and suggests an approach for how the West should respond.

Jun 21, 2019
Guilhem Penent
IFRI

Civilization is increasingly dependent technologies in order to function. This report considers the extent of European space reliance and its implications.

Jun 20, 2019
Chris Cheang
RSIS

The Kuriles are an island group disputed between Russia and Japan. This explains why a resolution to the dispute, though unlikely, would be beneficial.

Jun 20, 2019
Tsion Tadesse Abebe, Allehone Abebe, and Marina Sharpe
ISS

In 1969, the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union) adopted a refugee convention. This essay reflects on its impact to mark World Refugee Day.

Jun 18, 2019
Swaminathan Ramanathan
ORF

This argues that cities can leverage the digital world to reach sustainability and resilience.

Jun 17, 2019
Chatham House
In this 2019 edition of Chatham House Expert Perspectives, nineteen essays identify areas where the current sets of rules, institutions, and mechanisms for peaceful international cooperation are falling short and presents ideas for reform.