Foreign Policy
Muddling the Iran Issue
An Israeli article commenting that a continuing lack of clarity characterizes the US approach to Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-25
Ends, Means, and Meaning
A Belgian article claiming that the EU lacks a clear strategic narrative
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-10-13
Real Bridge to Nowhere; China's Foiled North Korea Strategy
USIP
A 37-page US working paper examining the complexities of Chinese-North Korean relations, taking into account the perspective of China’s border areas, a vital aspect of China’s relationship with the Korean peninsula that is often overlooked.
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-08
The Fourth Annual A.T. Kearney/Foreign Policy Globalization Index
A.T. Kearney/Foreign Policy magazine
This 12-page summary highlights the rankings of individal countries' globalization using criteria such as economy, travel, politics and technology
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-02-29
The United States, Israel and Iran
ACA
A US article considering the strategic implications of Iranian nuclear developments ant threats to Israel
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-05
Is There Time to Prevent an Iranian Nuclear Weapon?
ACA
This 5-page US threat assessment brief takes a timely and critical look at the assumptions behind projections that Iran will soon have a nuclear weapon and the implications for diplomatic efforts to defuse the crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-10
American Nationalism and U.S. Foreign Policy from September 11 to the Iraq War
Academy of Political Science
A 26-page U.S. article arguing that the appeals to nationalist sentiment made by the Bush Administration in response to September 11 and in relation to the Iraq war are a danger to U.S. foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-26
The Return of Imperial Russia: Russia and its Neighbours
ACDIS
This 29-page US occasional paper analyzes Russia's efforts to establish primacy over its neighbours
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-31
US-EU-Russia: New Strategic Dynamics After Bush
ACDIS
The 22-page report of a symposium held to examine the complex relations between the United States, European Union and Russia
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-04
From Cooperation to Confrontation: Russia and the United States since 9/11
ACDIS
The objective of this 30-page US essay is to track recent Russian relations with the United States—focusing on the period between the U.S. intervention in Iraq in spring 2003 until the end of 2008—to support the argument that Russian leaders have decided to pursue a policy of independence, even confrontation, in their relations with the United States, as well as with Europe, as an integral part of a new assertive approach to achieving policy objectives
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-11
Turkish-Armenian Border: Where Are We Heading?
ADA
An Azerbaijani article discussing the possibility that Turkey might reopen its borders with Armenia and on the consequences of such an action for the resolution of the territorial dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-04-22
Energy as a Tool of Foreign Policy
ADA
An Azerbaijani commentary on the interplay between foreign policy and energy supplies
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-13
Psychological Dimensions of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
ADA
An Azerbaijani essay on the psychological dimension of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-16
Endgame or Game End? The OSCE Minsk Group and the Resolution of the Karabakh Conflict
ADA
An Azerbaijani article on the contribution of the OSCE Minsk Group to the resolution of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Karabakh and other occupied territories
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-04
How The Russian-Georgian War Transformed The World
ADA
An Azerbaijani perspective on the implications of the Russian-Georgian war
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-09
The Armenian-Turkish Rapprochement and the Reordering Of Geopolitics in the Caucasus
ADA
An Azerbaijani article exploring the significance of the Armenian-Turkish rapprochement
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-07
Azerbaijan’s Balanced Foreign Policy and the Muslim World
ADA
An Azerbaijani commentary on the country's development of relations with the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-06
After Almaty: The Future of Karabakh Negotiations
ADA
An Azerbaijani article on the prospects for the Karabakh negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-09
Ankara-Yerevan Accords Point toward Armenia’s Withdrawal from the Occupied Territories
ADA
An Azerbaijani commentary on the implications of the Ankara-Yerevan accords for Azerbaijan
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-11-18
Azerbaijan and the EU Eastern Partnership: Toward a Relationship of Equals?
ADA
An azerbaijani commentary on the relationship between the EU and Azerbaijan
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-01
The Caspian Basin States: From Conflict to Cooperation?
ADA
This Azerbaijani article comments on the rapidly expanding cooperation among the Caspian Basin countries on issues ranging from environmental protection to international security
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-10-26
The Sources of Russia’s Rapprochement with Turkey
ADA
An Azerbaijani article discussing the causes of Russia’s rapprochement with Turkey
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-08
The EU’s Eastern Partnership and Regional Politics
ADA
An Azerbaijani article evaluating the European Union’s latest initiative towards its Eastern neighborhood
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-03-02
Russia’s Difficult Balancing Act in the South Caucasus
ADA
An Azerbaijani article commenting on the latest effort by Moscow to maintain its difficult balancing act among the countries of the South Caucasus
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-09-22
Iran Becoming a Major Player in the South Caucasus
ADA
An Azerbaijani article outlining how Iran is rapidly expanding its activities both bilaterally with each of the countries in the South Caucasus and multi-laterally as a new center of geopolitical power in its own right and a counterweight to other outside powers
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-10-10
Will Turkey have an Islamist President?
AEI
An essay examining the political prospects in Turkey, and the implications for US foreign policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-05
Deter and Assure: Charting a Course for America’s Asian Alliances in a New Nuclear Age
AEI
A 17-page US working paper examining the future of The United States' alliances and security partnerships in Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-19
America's Asian Opportunity
AEI
A 5-page paper adressing how the US should revitalize its policies towards Asia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-16
Can a Nuclear Iran be Deterred or Contained?
AEI
A US article calling for a clear strategy to deter Iran from its nuclear ambitions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-06
Enabling Kurdish Illusions
AEI
A US commentary warning of the dangers of promoting ethnic federalism for Iraq, with special reference to Kurdish aspirations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-12
Time for Trilateralism?
AEI
A 7-page US paper arguing for a trilateral security initiative involving the US, Japan and South Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-09
Is Iraqi Kurdistan a Good Ally?
AEI
A US briefing assessing the trustworthiness of Iraqi Kurdistan as an ally
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-28
Distrust But Verify
AEI
A US article commenting on the recent nuclear negotiations between the US and North Korea
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-29
What is to be Done?
AEI
A US essay commenting on the Western response to the Russian invasion of Georgia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-08-18
Peace Through Pressure: Toward a New Allied Strategy for Contending with North Korea
AEI
This 8-page US brief argues that a recent string of provocations by North Korea has emphasized the need for a new allied strategy for deterring North Korean aggression, achieving denuclearization, and bringing about the demise of the Kim Jong Il regime
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-10-19
America and Japan Approach a Rising China
AEI
A US essay arguing that rising Chinese power in Asia can be contained by the US and Japan acting in concert
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-09
The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Relic of a Bygone Era?
AEI
This 7-page US outlook considers the future of the US-Japan alliance
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-02
Dissident Dissonance
AEI
A 6-page essay examining the difference in the standards applied by the US to human rights and dissent in Russia and China
Human Rights, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-15
Mr. Erdogan's Turkey
AEI
An article criticising US foreign policy for failing to face up to the Islamist threat to Turkey's secular state
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-23
A "Third Neighbour" Strategy for Asia
AEI
A US essay proposing a new foreign policy strategy for the US to adopt towards Asia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-05
Deter, Defend, Repel, and Partner
AEI
This 28-page US report is designed to help generate serious reflections on how best to preserve the ROC's own accomplishments as a people and a government and to enable it to choose its own future as free of coercion as possible
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-02
A New Way Forward
Afghanistan Study Group
The 16-page Afghanistan report by a US study group recommending a focus on U.S. foreign policy strengths in concert with the international community to promote reconciliation among the warring parties, advance economic development, and encourage region-wide diplomatic engagement
Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-09-29
The Arab Maghreb Union: Will the Haemorrhage Lead to Demise?
Africa Institute of South Africa
A brief commentary on the state of the Maghreb Union
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-05-24
"Rising U.S. Stakes in Africa": A Possible New U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Africa?
Africa Institute of South Africa
This South African policy brief comments on proposals to strengthen U.S. African policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-03-06
Lessons from the Uighurs' Revolt
AJISS
A 3-page Japanese commentary on the lessons highlighted by the Uighurs' revolt
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-16
What is Achievable in Afghanistan? Japan and Europe Should Talk Straight to the US
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese commentary asking for clarity in Western strategy towards Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-16
Revision of Article 9 Should Assume New Security Treaty with US
AJISS
A Japanese commentary discussing how the revision of Article 9 of the Japanese constitution is likely to affect Japan's security treaty with the US
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-10
Twin States in East Asia: Japan-ROK Relations in a New Era
AJISS
A Japanese article examining the likely future relationship between Japan and South Korea
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-31
The New DPJ Government: Hope for Democratic Foreign Policy Making
AJISS
A Japanese commentary arguing that a review of foreign policy by the new government has the potential of developing a healthier foreign policy debate in Japan by taking discussions out of closed circles and allowing more responsible politicians to participate
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-30
Asian Democracies Should be Taken More Seriously
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese article urging the West to recognise the existence and relevance of a democratic Asia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-16
Improved Cross-Strait Relations Confusing to the Japanese
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese commentary on the implications of recent developments in China-Taiwan relations for Japan
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-01-06
Russia Reverting to Type
AJISS
A Japanese commentary on developments in Russia's foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-13
We Need Both Hatoyama's Decision and Obama's Patience
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese commentary on US-Japan relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-09
A Strategy for a Nuclear Iran
American Enterprise Institiute
A 6-page paper examining the strategic options available to the U.S. for dealing with Iran's drive towards nuclear weapon capability
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-04
Putin's Risks
American Enterprise Institute
A 9-page essay analyzing the risks involved in President Putin's moves towards the re-centralization of Russia
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-17
Turkey's No Casual Dining
American Enterprise Institute
A U.S. article on political repression in Turkey, and how the U.S. should respond
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-13
The Big Four Alliance; The New Bush Strategy
American Enterprise Institute
A U.S. article commenting on an emerging coalition sponsored by the Bush administration
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-05
Economic Implications of a "Bold Switchover" in DPRK Security Policy
American Enterprise Institute
This 17-page U.S. paper examines the economic potential for North Korea of a dramatic policy shift to "defence sufficiency"
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-21
Containment with Chinese Characteristics: Beijing Hedges Against the Rise of India
American Enterprise Institute
This 9-page US paper argues that China is pursuing a containment strategy to restrict the emergence of India as a great power
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-08
All Not Quiet on the Eastern Front
American Enterprise Institute
A 2-page essay commenting on antagonism between China and Japan, and the role of U.S. diplomacy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-04-21
The Military We Need
American Enterprise Institute
A 100-page study of the armed forces needed to implement U.S. policy in the post-9/11 world
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-05-03
The United States and Russia: Ideologies, Policies and Relations
American Enterprise Institute
This US essay explains the deterioration in US-Russian relations in recent years
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-01
The Revival of the U.S.-Japanese Alliance
American Enterprise Institute
This 6-page essay comments on the strengthened security ties between the U.S. and Japan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-03-04
American Foreign Policy for a Unipolar World
American Enterprise Institute for Foreign Policy Research
Text of a speech by commentator Charles Krauthammer, focussing on democratic globalism, isolationalism, liberal internationalism, realism and the events of September 11
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-02-13
Facing Up to the Conflict in Colombia
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
This 3-page analysis aims to pinpoint the root cause of the conflict in Colombia
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-24
Learning to Live Without Europe
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
A 4-page American commentary on the limitations of any strategic partnership between the U.S. and Europe
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-05-14
European Defense Reform: The Beginning of the Beginning
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
A 4-page U.S. commentary on the weakness of Europe's defence posture, with proposals for steps to improve it
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-20
Merkel's New Foreign Policy: What, if anything, will change?
American Institute for Contemporary German Studies
An assessment of possible changes in German foreign policy in the event of Angela Merkel's election as Chancellor
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-09-14
Changing Parameters in U.S.-German-Turkish Relations
American Institute for Contemporary German Studies
This 42-page U.S. paper examines the problems facing Turkey-EU relations that will complicate the membership negotiations between Turkey and the EU
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-02-21
Eastern Fronts
American Prospect Online
A commentary on the East Asia policy of the U.S.
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-24
Rising China: Power and Reassurance
ANU E Press
This 212-page Australian volume discusses the challenges involved in adjusting to the re-emergence of China
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-04-09
Mediterranean Summit: Between French Hopes and Arab Realities
Arab Reform Bulletin
An article quereying the practicability of a Union for the Mediterranean
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-09
Dependent Nationalism in Contemporary Japan and its Implications for the Regional Order in the Asia Pacific
ARC
This 32-page working paper examines the nature of the recent surge of nationalism in Japan and analyses its possible impacts on on the process of regional integration in Asia Pacific
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-06
The US and the Southern Philippines Quagmire
ARC
A 19-page Australian working paper describing the deepening US involvement in the Southern Philippines
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-05
Japan's Strategic Vision for Asia and its Partnership with Australia
ARC
A 13-page working paper on how Japan sees its own situation and future in the Asia-Pacific region
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-06
The Role of Nuclear Weapons: Japan, the U.S., and “Sole Purpose”
Arms Control Association
A US article discussing nuclear weapons in the context of US-Japan security arrangements
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-11-10
Seizing the Moment: Using the U.S.-India Nuclear Deal to Improve Fissile Material Security
Arms Control Association
A US article proposing that the pending civilian nuclear deal with India be utilized to open a dialogue with India and Pakistan aiming to strngthen the protection of their fissile material and nuclear facilities
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-05-10
Dangerous Dealings: North Korea's Nuclear Capabilities and the Threat of Export to Iran
Arms Control Association
A US article recommending steps to lessen the chances of a North Korea-Iran nuclear deal
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-11
ASEAN Brief 2007: Progress Towards the ASEAN Community
ASEAN
This 17-page brief is designed to highlight the progress of ASEAN integration, community-building and development
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-24
Thailand Under Thaksin: Another Malaysia?
Asia Research Centre
A 12-page working paper interpreting recent political developments in Thailand
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-12
The Rise of the "Neocons" and the Evolution of American Foreign Policy
Asia Research Centre
This 23-page Australian working paper traces the development of U.S. power over the past half-century and examines the contemporary period and the rise of the "neocons"
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-12
The Future of America's Alliances in Northeast Asia
Asia-Pacific Research Center
The preface and introductory chapter of this book examining the future of the strategic alliances of the U.S. in Northeast Asia (32 pages)
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-13
The Red Star of the Pacific: The Forgotten Player is Back
ASPI
An Australian article analyzing Russia's strategic intentions and policy directions in the Pacific
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-29
Changing Pace: ASPI's Strategic Assessment 2011
ASPI
This 60-page Australian report provides an in-depth strategic assessment of a world where the pace of change appears to be accelerating. The relative slippage in US power, and the broader decline of Western influence, portend an era of fraying global leadership
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-28
After the GFC: Australia and the Chimerica challenge
ASPI
A 48-page Australian strategy report concluding that Australia will have to come to grips with the prospect of substantial Chinese foreign investment, and that it will come out of the GFC in much better shape than most advanced economies, but the China-US balancing act on which Australia's security and prosperity depends will be both more important and harder to perform
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-09-22
Transforming the U.S. Relationship with China
Atlantic Council of the US
A 12-page article calling for a radical shift in US policy towards China
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-11
Nuclear Iran: India Has Made Its Choice
BASIC
A paper explaining India's stance vis-a-vis Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-31
The Second Lebanon War
Begin-Sadat Center
A 6-page Israeli assessment of the Lebanon war and its consequences
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-07
Arab Imperialism: The Tragedy of the Middle East
Begin-Sadat Center
This 36-page paper argues that the concept of a pan-Arab empire has exacerbated and prolonged the Israeli-Palestinian dispute
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-07
Confronting the New Nasser in Iran
Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
A 4-page commentary on the nature of the threat posed by the president of Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-22
Israel: The Test of the West?
Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
An 18-page lecture exploring the concept of "The West", and its implications for relations between Europe, the U.S. and Israel
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-22
Europe and the Middle East
Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
The 67-page report of a conference held to discuss various aspects of European-Middle East relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-07-22
Welcome Back, America? Europe and the U.S.
Bertelsmann
An 8-page brief assessing the likely course of transatlantic relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-12-09
Presidential Elections in Iran: Is Cooperation possible?
Bertelsmann Stiftung
An 8-page German paper studying the possibilities for a rapprochement between Iran, its neighbours and the West
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-12
EU Eastern Partnership: Fine, but what about Russia?
Bertelsmann Stiftung
An 8-page German paper assessing the EU's Eastern Partnership
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-08
After Soccer Diplomacy: The Turkish-Armenian Relations
Bertelsmann Stiftung
An 8-page German brief considering the expectations, hopes and fears associated with the reopening of the border and the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-10-19
Understanding the Settlement Moratorium
BESA
A 6-page Israeli perspective on the Netanyahu government’s ten-month moratorium on new building in the West Bank
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-01-08
Empty Words: Saudi Blustering and US-Saudi Realities
BESA
A 3-page Israeli commentary on US-Saudi relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-03
Gaza: Risks and Opportunities
BESA
A 4-page Israeli article discussing the implications of the recent breach by Hamas of the Egyptian-Gaza border
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-20
The Mideast Axis of Destabilization
BESA
A 6-page Israeli paper on the activities of the Iran-Syria-Hizbollah-Hamas alliance
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-04