Foreign Policy
The CFE Treaty One Year After Its Unilateral Suspension: A Forlorn Treaty?
SIPRI
This 8-page Swedish policy brief gives an overview of the issues that have dogged the CFE process and that led up to the Russian unilateral suspension. It outlines the situation that the parties to the treaty find themselves in now and assesses the prospects for conventional arms control in Europe.
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-01
A New Helsinki for the OSCE?
SWP
This 8-page German commentary considers how the OSCE might be the forum for reviving the European Security Dialogue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-05
For Iran, the Sanctions Price May Be Worth Paying
Reuters
An analysis assessing Iran's likely reaction to the imposition of additional sanctions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-11-30
Japan's Foreign Policy and the Alliance: Transcending Change with Trust
CSIS
A 2-page US brief considering the foreign policy implications of Japan's recent change in government
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-28
Pakistan, the United States and the End Game in Afghanistan: Perceptions of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Elite
USIP
This 5-page US brief summarizes the perceptions of Pakistani foreign policy elite about Pakistan’s strategy and interests in Afghanistan, its view of the impending “end game”, and the implications of its policies towards Afghanistan for the U.S.-Pakistan relationship
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-02
Pressing the "Reset Button" on US-Russia Relations
Peterson Instiute
This 14-page US policy brief proposes a route to fruitful collaboration between the US and Russia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-18
Shared Security Strategy for a Euro-Atlantic Partnership of Equals
CSIS
A 25-page paper contributing to a series examining serious challenges for the states of the Euro-Atlantic community
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-08
The Point of No Return
The Atlantic
A US article assessing who, if anyone, will stop Iran before it goes nuclear, and how?
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-20
The State of the Reset
Nixon Center
The report of a US panel discussion on the "reset" in US-Russian relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-24
US Foreign Policy and Transatlantic Security Relations after the Elections
SWP
This 8-page German commentary on the future of transatlantic security relations concludes that considerable continuity in US foreign policy rather than a fundamental shift is the more likely outcome of the upcoming change in the White House.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-08
2014 and Beyond: U.S. Policy Towards Afghanistan and Pakistan
CEIP
A 10-page US House testimony arguing that reconciliation talks over Afghanistan risk failure, that the real problem lurks across the border in Pakistan, and listing the steps the United States can take to improve the prospects for a successful transition
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-11-11
9/11 and U.S.-China Relations
FPRI
A 4-page US essay examining the consequences of 9/11 for US-China relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-09-09
A BRIC in the World: Emerging Powers, Europe, and the Coming Order
Egmont
This 46-page Belgian paper considers the place of the EU in the coming interpolar order
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-10-03
A Change of Course in Washington? The Mid-Term Elections and U.S. Foreign Policy
Centre of International Relations - Warsaw
A 7-page Polish assessment of how the results of the US mid-term elections may affect US foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-01-03
A Changed World
Foreign Policy Research Institute
A U.S. worldview from George Schultz, encompassing terrorism and responses to it, the Iraq war, the Middle East and the Israel-Palestine dispute
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-15
A Compact Between China and the European Union
Centre for European Reform
This 4-page article draws on ideas proposed by Sino-European sources for fostering fruitful co-operation on longer-term issues between Europe and China
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-09-06
A Conversation with Dmitry Medvedev
CFR
The transcript of a speech by the Russian president to a US audience, focusing on US-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-25
A Decade of Chinese Arms Control: A Survey of Progress Ahead of Bush's Visit to China
Center for Nonproliferation Studies
A 7-page U.S. paper tracing a decade of progress by China in nonproliferation and arms control
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-23
A Diplomatic Road to Damascus: The Benefits of U.S. Engagement with Syria
Independent Institute
A 20-page US article advocating a policy of engagement with Syria for the US
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-25
A Division of Labour in Transatlantic Relations
Clingendael
This 3-page Dutch policy paper argues that Europe needs to respond effectively to new risk management tasks and security challenges with out-of-area operations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-05-13
A False Choice in Pakistan
CFR
A 7-page US essay urging Washington to maintain a cautious strategy in its dealings with Islamabad
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-13
A False Sense of Security: Europe and the Politics of Financial Crisis
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief comments that the geopolitical impact of the financial crisis has been less than many feared. In purely geopolitical terms the crisis has not been a game-changer, but one extremely influential factor amongst many that now condition foreign policy calculations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-16
A Foreign Minister for the E.U. - Past, Present and Future
Fornet
This 18-page working paper draws attention to the opportunities and pitfalls of the proposed E.U. Foreign Minister and calls for complementing such a figure with the appropriate political mandate and support structures
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-04
A Fresh Look at Global Governance: Exploring Objective Criteria for Representation
CGD
This 27-page US working paper considers what would constitute a representational and effective system of global governance in today's geopolitical climate
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-10
A global Power Shift in the Making
Council on Foreign Relations
A U.S. article tracing the rise of Asia's power and warning the West of its need to adapt
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-07-02
A Long Hot Summer
Lowy Institute
A 12-page Australian policy brief calling for a more aggressive posture by coalition forces and increased international pressure on Pakistan if Afghanistan is not to revert to being a terrorist stronghold
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-03
A Match Made in Heaven? Strategic Convergence between China and Russia
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
This 21-page essay examines the strategic convergence between China and Russia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-27
A Match Made in Heaven? Strategic Convergence between China and Russia
NUPI
A 30-page Norwegian working paper focusing on the compatibility of China and Russia in terms of complementary economies, location and political outlook
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-07
A Meeting with Iraqi Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi
Council on Foreign Relations
Transcript of an address given by the Iraqi interim Prime Minister on 23 September 2004 to the Council on Foreign Relations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-25
A Need for Strategy in a Multipolar World: Recommendations to the EU after Lisbon
Egmont
A 6-page Belgian brief arguing that Brussels needs to (1) develop a grand strategy to define the true purpose of its foreign policy; (2) forge solid strategic partnerships with key global players; and (3) contribute to the building of a new effective multilateral system which takes into account the new global structure of power
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-01-08
A New Agreement between the EU and Russia: Why, What and When?
Centre for European Policy Studies
This paper discusses alternative scenarios for replacing the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-06-02
A New Apprach to Iran
CIS
A 51-page US paper on the need for transformative diplomacy in dealing with Iran
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-19
A New Approach to Burma
"Foreign Affairs"
A 4-page US essay proposing a new approach for the international community to adopt towards the Burmese Junta
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-14
A New Chapter in Indo-US Relations?
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the changing relationship between India and the US
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-03-23
A New Deal with Russia?
CER, "Prospect"
An article making the case for a "grand bargain" between the West and Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-29
A New Direction for France's Security and Foreign Policy
Stimson Center
A US article on the current reappraisal of French security and foreign policy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-07
A New Era in Turkish-Armenian Relations
EUISS
This 2-page opinion examines the long road which has led to a thawing in relations between Turkey and Armenia and the pragmatic reasons for this rapprochement
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-15
A New Foreign Policy for Ukraine: Four Strategic Priorities
ICPS
An 11-page Ukrainian article proposing a new foreign policy direction for Ukraine
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-03
A New Geography of European Power?
Egmont
This 35-page Belgian paper offers an analysis of the geography of European power in the early twenty-first century
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-01-28
A New President in Northern Cyprus
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
An 8-page paper on the Cyprus question, concluding that the change in the presidency of Northern Cyprus will not end the impasse
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-05-13
A New Transatlantic Relationship? European Response to US Global Hegemony
DIIS
A 21-page Danish working paper examining how Europe has responded to changes in US strategic and military policy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-18
A New U.S.-Japan Agenda
Pacific Forum CSIS
A 14-page issue paper calling for a strategy to expand the focus of U.S.-Japan Cooperation
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-04-09
A New U.S.-ROK Alliance: A Nine-Point Policy Recommendation for a Reflective and Mature Partnership
Brookings Institution
This 34-page working paper analyses the strains on the U.S.-South Korean alliance and offers proposals for strengthening it
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-09-12
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
A Normative EU Policy Towards China: Mission Impossible?
FIIA
This 26-page Finnish working paper discusses EU normative policy towards China, identifying loss of the moral high ground, conflicting interests of EU members and lack of leverage towards China as the three main factors hampering it
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-10-01
A Nuclear Iran: What Does it Mean and What Can be Done?
INSS
A 91-page Israeli report examining possible scenarios for a Middle East that includes a nuclear-empowered Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-21
A Partnership of Equals
"Foreign Affairs"
A 5-page US essay suggesting that the US should offer to share global leadership with China
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-29
A Pebble in the Peace Pond
Dayan Center
A 2-page Israeli commentary on the Arab Peace Initiative
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-30
A Possible US-Russian Arrangement and Implications for the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli commentary on a new US initiative launched by the Obama administration for dialogue with Russia that affects both the bilateral and global levels
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-12
A Post-Election Analysis: The Direction of U.S. Foreign Policy
Brookings Institution
Event summary of a panel of Brookings experts on how President Bush's re-election is likely to shape U.S. Foreign Policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-09
A Power Audit of EU-China Relations
ECFR
A 115-page report on Europe's relations with China
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-05
A Spreading Danger: Time for a New Policy towards Chechnya
Centre for European Policy Studies
This policy brief outlines steps that the West should take to prevent the Chechnyan conflict becoming an international security risk
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-04-28
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
A Strategy for EU Foreign Policy
ISS
This 86-page multi-author publication presents forecasts and perspectives on the European Union’s foreign policy strategy in the post-Lisbon Treaty context
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-22
A Synergy for Black Sea Regional Cooperation: Guidelines for an EU Initiative
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 17-page policy brief advocating that the EU support a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder initiative to achieve synergy from regional cooperation in the wider Black Sea area
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-01
A Third Way: Alternatives for Iraq's Future
Brookings Institute
This 11-page House testimony offers alternative US strategies for dealing with Iraq
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-25
A Transatlantic Agenda for the Year Ahead
Royal Institute of International Affairs
The 14-page transcript of a speech by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs on the future of transatlantic relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-04-25
A Tribal Strategy for Afghanistan
CFR
A US article discussing the merits of adopting a tribal strategy for Afghanistan
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-16
A War Gone Badly Wrong - The War on Terror Ten Years On
ORG
This 5-page UK report assesses the consequences of the response from the United States and its coalition partners to the 9/11 attack
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-09-09
A Way Out of the Impasse
BICC
This 6-page German policy brief proposes a new strategy for addressing Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-03
A Weaker Russia: Serious Repercussions for EU-Russia Relations
SWP
This 4-page German commentary considers the validity of the EU's current policy towards Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-10-07
A "Roadmap" for Kashmir
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 4-page commentary on the prospects for rapprochement between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir dispute
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-05-13
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
Abe and China: A New Opportunity
CSIS
A 2-page article assessing the prospects for improved relations between Japan and China
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-01
Abe Shinzo, New Nationalism and the Future of Sino-Japanese Relations
Stimson Center
A 23-page US paper assessing the future of Sino-Japanese relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-01
Abnormalisation:The Bumpy Road to Turkish-Armenian Rapprochement,
CEPS
This 2-page commentary analyzes the complexities of implementing the Turkish-Armenian rapprochement
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-01-09
Acid Test for Europe. Germany and Poland Simply Have to Be Good Neighbours
Körber Foundation
This 67-page German policy paper analyzing Polish-German relations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-28
Actions, Not Just Attitudes: A New Paradigm for U.S.-Arab Relations
Washington Institute
A 102-page US policy focus that presents and interprets the most comprehensive data yet assembled on actual Arab political behavior, at both the political and popular levels, for twenty Arab countries over ten years
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-07-11
Addressing Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
MIT CIS
A 20-page US House testimony on US policy towards Iran's nuclear ambitions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-06
Addressing the Iranian Nuclear Option
Institute of International Affairs
This 11-page article argues that the international community must re-engage with Iran in order to bring about a positive change in the direction of its nuclear policy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-11
Af-Pak Strategy: A Survey of Literature
IPCS
A 13-page Indian literature reviewaiming to analyzethe ongoing debate on the Af-Pak strategy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-21
Af-Pak: Playing the fundamentalists’ Game
FRIDE
This 6-page Spanish commentary on the security situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan and Western policy to deal with it
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-21
Afghanistan and Its Neighbours: An Ever Dangerous Neighbourhood
United States Institute for Peace
This 20-page report examines how Afghanistan's neighbouring states may influence its prospects for stability
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-06-26
Afghanistan Reconstruction
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 97-page progress report on U.S. humanitarian, development and counternarcotics assistance to Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-08-02
Afghanistan: Avoiding another Iraq
RSIS
A 2-page Singaporean commentary on the challenge posed to the incoming Obama administration by Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-16
Afghanistan: Perfect Paralysis
Chatham House
This 3-page UK article analyses President Obama's Afghanistan strategy. It argues that to be successful it must be given time to wear down the Taliban and to build up confidence among Pashtuns so they return to the political mainstream
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-12-29
Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance
CRS
This 50-page US report providing an overview of the political situation in Afghanistan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-20
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS
This 95-page report traces the development of US policy towards Afghanistan
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-06-07
Afghanistan: Talking to the Taliban
Chatham House
A 3-page UK article discussing whether the West should be talking to the Taliban
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-26
Afghanistan: U.S. Foreign Assistance
CRS
This 17-page report provides a “big picture” overview of the U.S. aid programme in Afghanistan and congressional action. It describes what various aid agencies report they are doing in Afghanistan
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-29
Africa Policy Outlook 2005
Foreign Policy in Focus
An 8-page commentary on U.S. policy towards Africa, and the continent's most critical needs
International Development, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-02-16
Africa-China-Europe Trilateral Co-operation: Is Europe Naïve?
EADI
A2-page opinion on the merits of trilateral dialogue and cooperation on development between Africa, China and Europe
International Development, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-09
Africa's Big States: Toward a New Realism
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
This 9-page policy outlook analyses the causes of the poor economic and political performance of Africa's big states and offers recommendations to the international community as to how best to conduct its relations with these states in the future
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-03-09
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
After Iraq
Lowy Institute
A 14-page Australian perspective on the lessons of Iraq for the US, Australia and the international system as a whole
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-06
After North Korea's Missile Launch: Are the Nuclear Talks Dead?
Crisis Group
A 16-page briefing paper calling on the US to engage bilaterally with North Korea to avoid further escalation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-09
After Saddam: Assessing the Reconstruction of Iraq.
Saban Center for Middle East Policy
This 40- page report from the U.S. concludes that if the reconstruction is to succeed, the U.S. must be prepared to remain fully engaged for some years.
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-01-12
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
After the Election: Will Japan be Different?
Brookings
A US commentary on possible internal and external implications of the August 30 parliamentary election in Japan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-20
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
After the Taiwan Election: Restoring Dialogue while Reserving Options
Hoover Institution
A 28-page US analysis of the implications of the recent presidential election in Taiwan for future cross-strait relations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-20
Ahmadinejad in Beirut: Reassessing the Islamic Republic's Influence in Lebanon
INSS
This Israeli commentary examines the implications of Ahmadinejad's Beirut visit to Lebanon-Iran relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-10-19
Ahmedinejad's Visit to Turkey
SETA
This 7-page Turkish policy brief deals with the August 2008 visit to Turkey by the Iranian president, in the context of relations between Turkey and Iran
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-09-06
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
Allies and American Security
FSI-Stanford, SSI
This 49-page monograph argues that alliances are of growing importance to the US for maintaining national security
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-13
Alternate Trajectories of the Roles and Influence of China and the United States in Northeast Asia and the Implications for Future Power Configurations
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
This 19-page US paper examines several key factors and interactions between countries that he predicts are likely to play a role in configuring the security structure of Northeast Asia between now and 2025
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-06-03
Alternative Futures for Russia to 2017
CSIS
A 71-page US report examining the significant drivers of Russia's future and offering some alternative scenarios for that future
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-03
Alternative Strategies towards China: Charting India’s Course for the Next Decade
IPCS
A 4-page Indian issue brief asssessing furure Indo-Chinese relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-10
Ambition: The Emerging Foreign Policy of the Rudd Government
Lowy Institute
This 20-page paper explores the Rudd Government's emerging foreign policy, the Prime Minister's own contributions to it and what questions it raises for the future
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-22
America
"Europe's World"
An 8-page article charting the decline in transatlantic amity
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-17