Regional Insights

Latest Posts

Determinants of Arms Export Decision-Making: Enhancing Compliance through the Informational Endowmen

<!--:de-->How to ensure that arms transfers contribute to the internal and external stability of importers and at the same time support human rights and democratization processes – instead of deteriorating the former and hampering the later? This essay outlines a theoretically derived proposition for a way to increase compliance with arms export regulations. I argue that weak international institutions could be strengthened by NGO activity, increasing transparency, and enabling national interest groups to act as domestic compliance mechanisms.<!--:-->

Read More
WRITE AN ARTICLE

You have ideas on how to solve international conflicts? You have made a thrilling observation abroad? You want to bring a new perspective into the current political debate or share an aspect of your thesis? Then write an article for our Think Tank! More than 350 people have so far shared their ideas here, from first year students to the president of the European Commission. Interested? Take a look at our formal requirements and get in touch with the regional manager who is responsible for the field that corresponds to your topic.

Our media cooperation

CISS’s Think Tank cooperates with a number of online and print media to reach a broader audience. For example, we have a monthly column in the Diplomatic Magazine. Outstanding articles may find their way into other newspapers, journals and blogs.

Sounds like a good idea!

What Can I do?

Find out how you can get involved in CISS or support the initiative otherwise.