Research

An overview of the historical evolution of states in the international order, tracing back to the Peace of Westphalia in the mid-1600s. It highlights the role of international disputes, conference …

LJ Howard explores varying perspectives among politicians, military operatives, and humanitarian entities within the UN's member states. He also delves into the role of the UN Security Council and the …

Upcoming RMCSD presenter Sarah Chayes shares her innovative thinking on corruption and its implications in this paper written for the National Democratic Institute.

After the Black Sea Grain Initiative failed in July 2023, Ukraine and Romania established a safe lane. The UK offered old minehunters, but Türkiye blocked their passage using the Montreux Convention …

The Royal Canadian Legion has asked Canadians to donate to its Poppy Fund to “directly support Veterans and their families within their community and to help ensure Canadians ‘never forget.’” …

The contrast of Russia’s formalized annexation of Ukraine’s sovereign territory 30 September 2022 with its strategic withdrawal of armed forces from Lyman in the Southwest corner of Luhansk Oblast …

Collaboration among UN peacekeepers, NGOs and CSOs in complex emergencies to prevent the recruitment of the "next child" poses many challenges.

Many of our Arctic allies have realized the significant threat to the security of the Arctic and have responded with new capabilities, equipment purchases, training regimes and dedicated Arctic units …

Throughout global affairs, a state distinguishes itself in adopting its unique ‘state practice.’ This multipart study presents such a diagnostic analysis and affirms that the security of a …

Throughout global affairs, a state distinguishes itself in adopting its unique ‘state practice.’ This multipart study presents such a diagnostic analysis and affirms that the security of a …

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in the Asia Pacific Region and its adaptation to maritime security issues in the Arctic Region; Part IV

No Arctic state has sought to dominate the entire region.  Is this about to change?  This Rand Corporation paper discusses possible measures which could mitigate future conflict.