The Upcoming Israeli elections and the outlook for the peace process
Israel is bracing itself for new parliamentary elections to take place on March 17th, following the dismissal in early December of Cabinet ministers and coalition […]
See MoreCall for Papers: What do we know about Arms Trade with Conflict Regions? The Effects of Weapons in the Middle East
International arms trade continues to lack transparency. Once these weapons are in use, by contrast, the civilian suffering is very visible. We believe it is […]
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Gipfeltreffen im Zeichen der Gesundheit Internationale Meinungsbildner beim World Health Summit in Berlin
Better health care for everyone in the world is one of the greatest challenges faced by the international community. Around 1,000 experts from over 80 […]
See MoreUnderstanding the geopolitical play behind the fall in oil prices
Oil has reached a 4-year low, with the barrel of Brent now under 80 USD for the first time since 2011. The fall has been […]
See MoreCISS participates in conference on transatlantic relations – reduced fee for all members
What role for partnerships with other regions in today’s transatlantic relations? Nelly Stratieva of the Impact Group EU-ASEAN Perspectives will bring CISS’s expertise on EU-ASEAN […]
See MoreBenign or Bellicose? China and the South China Sea: the ambiguities of the Peaceful Rise Paradigm
<!--:en-->This article scrutinizes both, the Chinese foreign policy paradigm of ‘peaceful rise’ and western accusations of bellicosity in the context of the South China Sea disputes. It suggests that Chinese actions are ambiguous, which, however, need to be analysed in the context of the historic significance of the region.<!--:-->
See MoreDemocracy on Trial – Tanzania before the 2015 Elections
Since 1960, Tanzania has managed to hold Presidential and National Assembly elections every five years – and it will do so again in October 2015. […]
See MoreConversation within a nation – The Islamic State Dialogue
In order to legitimately engage in generation defining acts of military intervention, the British government must seek in itself, and its allies, a greater level […]
See MoreBreaking away for good
Ukraine’s unexpectedly matured society leaves the post-Soviet space. Why is Ukraine politically different from its Russian “brother nation” and who are the people behind Maidan? […]
See MoreOut to get us? The problem with China’s ‘scramble for Europe’
There was a bit of a brouhaha in London over Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang’s visit to the UK this past month. The kerfuffle was […]
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