Commentary
Japan’s long-term security policy is driven by concerns about China, and there is little appetite for (or interest in) pursuing a confrontation with Moscow.
James D.J. Brown
Research
The Political Integration of Armed Groups in a Changing Global Security Landscape: Implications for Sustainable Peace
One of the trickiest challenges to peacebuilding is transforming former combatants, including rebels, into legitimate political actors. Four factors that shape prospects for postwar integration
By Gyda Sindre
Published on Feb 3, 2026
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