Working Paper 1/2017: Populism

Dear Madam or Sir,

Donald Trump's electoral success has been recognised widely with astonishment and dismay. But what explains Trump's success? In our latest Working Paper, Dr Gerlinde Groitl finds that fundamental structural changes within American society breeded the ground for rising populism. Against this backdrop she argues that the recent election can be seen as a political valve for those feeling left behind. Groitl concludes that Trump successfully exploited the large potential of dissatisfied and angry voters but he will be soon challenged to "walk the talk".

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Working Paper 28/2016 Brexit

Dear Madam or Sir,

In June 2016 Britain has decided to leave the EU. The consequences for the kingdom, as well as for the European partners, remain unclear. Defence policy did not play a prominent role in that decision. But what happens to British defence policy after a Brexit? Not long ago, in 2015, the Cameron administration presented ambitious plans for the modernization of military forces, and reassured its intention to participate in troop deployment at the East flank of the alliance just after NATO's Warsaw summit.

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Working Paper 25/2016 Middle East

Dear Madam or Sir,

since Napoleon the West has known the strategic importance of the Middle East. For over 200 years Western powers have been active in this region. Nevertheless, this region is recurrently plagued by political, economic, and humanitarian crises. Why are we unable to create stability with our engagement, let alone peace? Why do attempts to find a solution fail again and again? Our newest Working Paper provides answers to these questions and beyond.

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