Roads to Power? The political effects of infrastructure projects in Asia (ROADS)

Does investing in roads and railroads in another country generate increased political influence? ROADS seeks to answer this question by zooming in on China´s role in building high-speed railways (HSR) in Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Consequences of Investments for National Security (COINS)

How can liberal open societies reap the benefits of open economies, but at the same time protect their legitimate security interests? In the project “Consequences of Investments for National Security” (COINS) we are examining how liberal economies can attract foreign investments whilst at the same time...

Strategic stability, new technologies and the future of nuclear disarmament in Asia

This project examines the main obstacles to nuclear arms control and disarmament, focusing on Asia.