Foreign Policy
'Outsourcing' De Facto Statehood: Russia and the Seccessionist Entities in Georgia and Moldova
Centre for European Policy Studies
This 8-page policy brief attempts to map Russia's policies towards the conflicts in Abkhazia, Ossetia and Transnistria
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-07
'Cool Neighbours': Sweden’s EU Presidency and Russia
IFRI
A 22-page French paper examining Swedish-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-19
'Boffins' and 'Buffoons': Different Strains of Thought in Russia's Strategic Thinking
Chatham House
A 7-page briefing paper analyzing different strains of strategic thinking in Russia today
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-03-27
"The Russians Moved Because They Know That You Are Weak"
Brookings Institution
An assessment of US policy towards Russia in the light of the invasion of Georgia
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-27
"Silence for Gas"? Germany's Dependence on Russian Energy
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 4-page German commentary on the extent to which German imports of oil and natural gas from Russia serve to inhibit German foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-08
"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
"Hope is not a Plan": In Search of a Western Strategy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Clingendael
The 17-page report of a roundtable held to discuss the deteriorating situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-01-07
"Eastern Partnership": Opening a New Chapter of Polish Eastern Policy and the European Neighbourhood Policy
ISP
A Polish paper presenting a Polish-Swedish initiative within the European Neighbourhood Policy
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-24
Zimbabwe’s Sanctions Standoff
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing describes the need for a nuanced approach to Zinbabwe's sanctions distinguishing the various measures imposed by the EU, U.S. and other Western states
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-06
World Weary
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
This article analyzes trends in U.S. public opinion regarding the country's foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-01
World War IV as Fourth-Generation Warfare
Hoover Institution
This paper attempts to define a common conceptual basis for a U.S. defence strategy with the aim of improving interagency coordination
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-21
World Under Stress: Issues and Initiatives
Lowy Institute
A 13-page Australian lecture on the problems facing the US, radical Islam, the future of nuclear weapons and the need for closer global cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-17
Words and Deeds: Russian Foreign Policy and Post-Soviet Secessionist Conflicts
NUPI
This 114-page Norwegian paper examines Russian policy towards secessionist conflicts in the post-Soviet space
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-09
With Hu in Charge, Jiang's at Ease
Hoover Institution
A 10-page article on the implications of the replacement of Jiang Zemin by Hu Jintau as China's highest military leader
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-03-03
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
Will Istanbul Get Transatlantic Relations Back on Track?
Netherlands Atlantic Association
A commentary on the current state of U.S.- Europe relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-16
Will India Be a Better Strategic Partner than China?
NPEC
A 22-page paper examining the growing strategic relationship beteen the US and India
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-09-13
Will China Split Taiwan?
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 4-page commentary on China's "Anti-Seccesion Law" and its possible impact on Taiwan's political landscape
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-05-13
Will China Change the Rules of Global Order?
"The Washington Quarterly"
This 20-page US essay examines China's potential role in the future of global order
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-09-30
Wider Europe: Nordic and Baltic Lessons to Post-Enlargement Europe
DIIS
A 147-page Danish report consisting of a collection of essays considering ramifications of European enlargement, with particular reference to the Nordic and Baltic regions
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-03
Why Welcome Al Basheer? Contextualizing Turkey ’s Darfur Policy
SETA
A Turkish policy brief explaining Turkey's Darfur policy
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-25
Why We Must Take European Opinion Seriously
Center for Contemporary Conflict
A paper underlining the importance of future U.S.-European security co-operation for U.S. interests
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-13
Why U.S. National Security Requires Middle East Peace
MIT Center for International Studies
This 8-page U.S. paper examines the inter-relationship of Al Qaeda, a Palestinian-Israeli peace and U.S. security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-06-27
Why the United States Should Robustly Suppport pan-African Organisations
U.S. Army War College
This 18-page U.S. article presents a rationale for why it should be U.S. policy to support pan-African sub-regional organisations that seek to have Africans help themselves
International Development, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-10
Why the Obama Administration Should Not Take Central and Eastern Europe for Granted
GMF
A 4-page policy brief on the strategic importance of Central and Eastern Europe
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-19
Why Russia Matters
CEIP
A US article on the importance of US-Russian relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-19
Why Russia Didn't Act
CFR
A US article explaining Russia's failure to act in Kyrgyzstan
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-06-27
Why Does Spain not Have a Policy for Latin America?
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief argues that since the region is not a priority for the EU, Latin America offers an excellent platform for Spain to develop an independent policy and influence the European agenda
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-02-07
Who Are the Progressives in Iraq? The Left, the Right and the Islamists
Foreign Policy in Focus
A 4-page U.S. article examining Iraq's political parties and assessing the possible results of future elections
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-05
Where is Egypt Headed?
FPRI
A US paper examining the interaction between US-Egyptian relations and Egyptian foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-04
Where Have all the Flowers Gone? Europe's Strategic Puzzle in the Mediterranean
EPC
This 2-page commentary argues that as they hone their strategies to push forward transformation in the countries of North Africa, the EU and its members must take a case-by case approach to each country
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-09-23
When the Shiites Rise
Council on Foreign Relations
A 5-page essay arguing that the Shiite revival set in motion by the Bush administration in Iraq may lead to a rapprochement between the US and the Shiites
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-08
When the Dust Settles in Gaza
FPC
A UK article considering how a recurrence of the Gaza war can best be prevented
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-15
What Will the World Look Like in the Obama Era?
Chatham House
A 16-page UK speech on the shifts in global power
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-04
What Went Wrong in Iraq
Council on Foreign Relations
A 7-page essay analysing U.S. errors in Iraq
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-25
What Was - and Was Not - Agreed On in the Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations
INSS
An Israeli article spelling out the areas of agreement and disagreement in the Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-26
What to Expect from the New US Administration #3 The Financial Crisis and Foreign Policy
JIIA
This Japanese commentary considers how financial and foreign policies of the new US Administration may influence Japanes policy
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-11-09
What to Expect from the New US Administration
JIIA
A Japanese perspective of expectations for global leadership by the US
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-07
What to do on Lebanon: The Future of Lebanon-Israel Relations
MERIA
An Israeli article assessing the future of Lebanon-Israel relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-24
What To Do About Russia
Hoover Institution
An article proposing the outline for a U.S. policy towards Russia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-17
What Should the European Union Do About the Middle East?
CEPS
A 2-page policy brief on Europe's options for defusing conflict in the Middle East
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-02
What Role for South Coalitions in Global Governance? A South African View
Development and Peace Foundation
This 4-page paper discusses the role of recently-established informal South coalitions in global governance
Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-09-13
What North Korea Really Wants
Nautilus Institute
A US article analyzing North Korea's strategic objectives
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-07
What Korean Unification Means to China
Nautilus Institute
This US article considers China's likely stance in respect of Korean reunification
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-19
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
What is Driving India's and Pakistan's interest in Joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?
Center for Contemporary Conflict
A paper examining the motives of India and Pakistan in joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-08-16
What is Brazil Doing in Haiti?
Interhemispheric Resource Center
A 2-page commentary on the implications of Brazil's intervention in Haiti
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-14
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
What Europe Wants from President Obama
CER
A 4-page policy brief outlining Europe's expectations from the incoming US President
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-02
What Does the Future Hold for Syria?
Middle East Review of International Affairs
This article examines Syria's historic and present power structure and analyzes the likely alternatives for Syria's future
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-06-15
What Can the U.S. Do in Iraq?
International Crisis Group
This 29-page paper offers proposals as to how the U.S. may salvage the situation in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-23
What Can Public Diplomacy Achieve?
Clingendael
This Dutch discussion paper examines the possibilities and limitations of public diplomacy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-26
What an Effective Arab Strategy for the EU Should Look Like
Europe's World
This article suggests that the 65-year old 22-nation League of Arab States offers a viable framework for future cooperation between Europe and the Arab world
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-05-20
Wen Jiabao’s India visit: A Strategic Review
IDSA
A 10-page Indian issue brief reviewing Wen Jiabao's recent Indian visit
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-13
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
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
Washington Balances Syrian Engagement with Commitment to Lebanese Allies
Washington Institute
A 3-page US article exploring the Obama Administration's problem in balancing Syrian engagement with its commitments to Lebanon
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-26
Washington and Damascus: Between Confrontation and Cooperation
United States Institute of Peace
This 12-page U.S. paper examines Washington's options in its approach towards the Syrian regime
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-09-05
Walking on Eggshells in Tehran
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A commentary on the foreign policy implications of the Iranian nuclear standoff
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-02
Waiting for Goldilocks: Getting Japan's Foreign Policy Just Right
MIT SSP
A 4-page paper examining the challenges to the formulation of a new foreign policy for Japan
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-15
USA-India: New Security and Defense Relations?
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 4-page German commentary analyzing developments in the American-Indian security relationship
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-08-25
US-Pakistan Relations: The Way Forward
US Army War College
An article proposing a basis for future US-Pakistan relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-08
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
US-Asia Relations after the Crisis
Global Brief
An article arguing that the new balance of relationships between the US and Asia will shape, for better or worse, the coming years not only for Asians and Americans but, in tandem, for the post-crisis world
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-26
US Policy towards the Middle East and its Implications for EU Policy
FRIDE
This Spanish working paper calling for a more proactive EU role in the Middle East which takes into account the Gulf states’ aspirations and builds on its credibility
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-15
US Foreign Policy and Regime Instability
SSI
This 72-page US monograph analyzes the extent to which conflict and terrorism in other countries are influenced by their military and foreign policy relationships with the US
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-03
Upheavals in the Middle East: Cause for Rapprochement Between Turkey and Israel ?
Dayan Center
An 8-page Israeli article considering the possibility of a renewed rapprochement between Turkey and Israel
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-07-27
Upgrading the EU's Role as Global Actor
CEPS
This 2-page commentary argues that the EU should build up a world-class diplomatic corps, capable of becoming a major actor in global affairs
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-18
Update on Iran
INSS
An Israeli article reflecting on how the international community has reacted to the Iranian nuclear crisis in recent months
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-29
Untapped Potential: US Science and Technology Cooperation with the Islamic World
Brookings Institution
This 112-page analysis paper proposes a strategic approach for developing science and technology cooperation between the U.S. and the Islamic world
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-04-26
Unrest in Turkey's Kurdish Region
German Institute for International Politics and Security
An 8-page German commentary on recent unrest in Kurdish Turkey, calling for a dialogue between Turkey and the EU on Turkey's long-term Kurdish policy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-11
Unrealised Potential: India's 'Soft Power' Ambition in Asia
Centre for Independent Studies
This 20-page Australian paper argues that if India succeeds in winning over its sceptics, it will be well placed to be one of the principal leaders in and shaper of, the Asian Century
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-07-18
United States: A Stabilizing or Destabilizing Factor in the Asia-Pacific Region?
CEIP
This 4-page US brief considers whether the United States is a stabilizing factor in the Asia-Pacific region
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-21
United States-Israel Relations: Is Anything Forever?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the US-Israeli relationship
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-18
United States and Mexico: Ties That Bind, Issues That Divide
Rand Corporation
This 222-page volume focuses on how the alliance between the United States and Mexico can be strengthened through policies that could be adopted by both countries’ administrations as they tackle common interests and exploit new opportunities
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-05
United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress
CRS
A 59-page tracking report for action by the US Congress on United Nations peacekeeping
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-11
Union for the Mediterranean: Building on the Barcelona Acquis
ISS
A 32-page report evaluating the challenges facing the Mediterranean and the EU's policy towards the region
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-08-10
Unfinished Business: An American Strategy for Iraq Moving Forward
Saban Center
A 73-page US paper proposing an Iraq strategy that will secure and sustain its interests in Iraq and the region
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-12-06
Understanding Uzbekistan
Foreign Policy Research Institute
A short U.S. article describing the fragile balance of Uzbekistan's domestic politics
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-06-12
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
Understanding the Iran-Hezbollah Connection
United States Institute of Peace
A paper reporting on a panel held to evaluate Iran's role in the most recent Israel-Hezbollah fighting and in the political scene left in its wake
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-28
Understanding Iran: A Solution to the Nuclear Crisis?
Foreign Policy Centre
A 4-page UK policy brief proposing that an understanding of the motivations, grievences and insecurities shaping Iranian self-perception would be a promising start to defusing the current nuclear crisis
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-11
Understanding Iran
Rand Corporation
This 167-page US monograph offers a set of short analytic observations about the processes, institutions, networks, and actors that define Iran's politics, strategy, economic policy, and diplomacy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-20
Understanding Arab Political Reality: One Lens is Not Enough
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 6-page policy paper considering the long-term outcomes of the current wave of democratization in the Middle East
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-04-13
UN Sanctions: A Mixed Record
CFR
A US backgrounder examining the record of UN sanctions
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-21
Ukraine's Future relations with the European Union: Policy Recommendations for the New Ukrainian Government
EastWest Institute
This 44-page document contains recommendations relating to key policy decisions needing to be made by the Ukrainian government bearing on its relations with the EU
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-09
Ukraine's European choice
Centre for European Reform
A 6-page policy brief describing the challenges facing Ukraine's President and commenting on existing relations between Ukraine and the European Union
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-03
Ukraine’s regional Integration: Terms of Reference
ICPS
This 17-page Ukrainian bulletin argues that Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry is faced with an impossible task: to normalize relations with Russia in a way that will not threaten the country’s independence. To protect its own sovereignty, Ukraine needs to fulfill the integrational terms of reference
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-03
Ukraine’s Political Crisis: The Domestic and Foreign Policy Implications of the Georgia Conflict
Chatham House
An 8-page summary of a UK roundtable held to discuss Ukraine's political crisis
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-19
Ukraine: Current Issues and U.S. Policy
Congressional Research Service
A 13-page report on recent developments in Ukraine and U.S. policy towards that country
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-12
Ukraine Should Not Be Part of a "Great Game"
Centre for European Reform
A commentary urging the EU and Russia to reconcile their strategic interests and political values for the benefit of the people of Ukraine
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-12
UE Crisis: What Opportunities for Russia?
French Institute of International Relations
This 19-page paper deals with Russia's interaction with European political and economic life
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-18
U.S.-U.N. Relationship: 2009 and Beyond
Brookings Institution
A US article discussing the policy that the next administration may adopt towars the UN
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-02
U.S.-U.K. Relations at the Start of the 21st Century
Strategic Studies Institute
This 225-page book examines the endurance of the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-01-27
U.S.-Taiwan Relationship: Overview of Policy
CRS
This 18-page US report provides a succinct overview with analysis of issues in the U.S.-Taiwan relationship
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-17
U.S.-Russia Relations, Facing Reality Pragmatically
IFRI, CSIS
A 19-page report analyzing the prerquisites for improving U.S.-Russia relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-08-14
U.S.-Russia Relations in the Aftermath of the Georgia Crisis
FSI
An 8-page US House testimony on the implications of the Georgia crisis for US-Russia relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-22
U.S.-ROK Relations: Searching for a Vision
Pacific Forum CSIS
This 27-page paper examines the tensions besetting the US-ROK alliance
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-09-27
U.S.-Pakistan Engagement: The War on Terrorism and Beyond
United States Institute of Peace
This 16-page report analyzes the basis of the current U.S.-Pakistan engagement
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-08-06
U.S.-Latin America Relations: A New Direction for a New Reality
CFR
This 96-page US task report examines how recent changes may affect US policy towards Latin America
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-19