Samir Mourani examines the role of Egyptian and Israeli elites in the illicit trade of natural resources.
Diplomatic Relations
Nothing In or Out: A Brief Discussion of Sanctions and Statecraft
Alex Langer looks at the pros and cons of using sanctions as a tool of foreign policy.
The Future of Modern Warfare: Autonomous Weapons
Daniel Woodburn considers the implications of making the leap from semi-autonomous weapon systems to independent ‘killer robots’
Attacks on Israel and the Disintegration of the Peace Process
Soheil Milani discusses the breakdown of peace, shifting US policy, and spiralling instability.
Hong Kong’s Dance with Democracy
Christopher Cowan examines the future of China’s “one country, two systems” policy towards Hong Kong.
The Israeli-Palestine Conflict: Making International Headlines Once More
Carlos Abarca examines the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the international community’s involvement in the matter.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japan’s New SDF (Part 2/2)
In part two, Piotr Zulauf continues his discussion of Japan’s strategic stance, starting with the new National Defense Program Guidelines. Another policy initiative undertaken by Abe has been the establishment of National Defense Program Guidelines (NDPG) alongside the NSS. While the NSS deals with issues of grey zones and their dangers, the NDPG outlines Japan’s Read More…
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japan’s New SDF (Part 1/2)
In part one of a two part series, Piotr Zulauf examines the changing image of the Japanese military.
Spring Conference Round Up
Alex Liatsis summarises the NCC’s Spring Conference on Arctic Sovereignty and Security.
Using Oil as Political Currency: What ISIL’s Capture of the Baiji Oil Refinery Means for Iraq
Following ISIL’s capture of the Baiji oil refinery, David Hunter analyses the possible impact of Iraq’s political crisis on the global oil market.