Policy pointers

Foreign Policy

American Policy and Pakistan

Brookings Institution

This 3-page US House testimony reports on the situation in Pakistan and the implications for US policy

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-31

Endgame for Palestine

FPRI

A US essay examining the US Administration's latest effort to secure a resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-31

Siloviki versus Liberal-Technocrats: The Fight for Russia and its Foreign Policy

DIIS

A 70-page Danish report analyzing the political situation in Russia and the implications for foreign policy

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-30

Russia and the Deadlock over Kosovo

IFRI

This 21-page French paper examines the factors guiding Russia's policy over Kosovo's status

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-30

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

Design Faults: The Asia-Pacific's Regional Architecture

Lowy Institute

This 12-page Australian policy brief proposes a new regional architecture for the Asia-Pacific region

Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-07-27

The EU Should Talk to Hamas

CER

An article suggesting that the EU should engage with Hamas

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-26

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

The Palestinian Territories: Background and U.S. Relations

CRS

This 42-page US report provides an overview of Palestinian society and current issues in US-Palestinian relations

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-23

The Southwest Pacific: U.S. Interests and China's Growing Influence

CRS

A 31-page US report examining the characteristics of the Southwest Pacific and discusses US interests in the region and China's growing influence

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-23

Russia, Realism and EU Unity

CER

This 8-page policy brief argues that EU policy towards Russia will be more effective if the EU first seeks common ground among its members on pressing issues

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-21

Iran and the United states: The Emerging Paradigm in the Middle East

US Army War College

A 14-page US essay assessing Iran's new postion in Middle East and world politics

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-21

Toward an Interdependent Partnership

Stimson Center

A 15-page US paper on the future of the US-Japan security alliance

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-19

Transformational Diplomacy

ISS-EU

This 116-page papper explores the scope and limits of 'transformational diplomacy'

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-19

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

Election 2008 and the Future of Cross-Strait Relations

Hoover Institution

This 29-page US essay considers how Taiwan's 2008 presidential election is likely to affect cross-strait relations

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-17

Japan and India as Partners for the Peace and Stability of Asia

Nautilus Institute

A US article calling for India and Japan to clarify the political, economic and other goals of their 'strategic global partnership'

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-16

Indo-US Civilian Nuclear Cooperation: Reprocessing Issue Reconstructed

IPCS

This 4-page Indian issue brief addresses the issues relating to nuclear reprocessing

Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-13

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

Guidelines for Approaching Iran

CEIP

This 6-page US policy outlook examines the factors that should guide any attempts to engage with Iran and influence its policies

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-11

Russia's Strategic Choices

CEIP

This 8-page policy brief addresses key issues concerning Russia's foreign policy strategy

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-11

Political Trends in the New Eastern Europe: Ukraine and Belarus

SSI

A 50-page US monograph containing two reports interpreting domestic and foreign relations trends in, respectively, Ukraine and Belarus

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-11

Rethinking Western Strategy Toward Pakistan: An Action Agenda for the United States and Europe

CEIP

A 60-page US report calling for a new strategy to be adopted by the US and Europe toward Pakistan

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-10

India-U.S. Relations

CRS

A 57-page updated U.S. report overviewing key aspects of the US-Indian relationship

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-09

Resurrecting Dostoyevsky's Dictum: Why Russia and Europe Need Each Other

'Europes's World'

A commentary on the state of European-Russian relations

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-03

Russia-EU Beyond 2007: Russian Domestic Debates

IFRI

This 24-page French paper calls for the creation of strategic goals to shape EU-Russian relations

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-03

Transatlantic Relations and Radical Novelties in the 21st Century

DGAP, NDC, INSS

The 8-page report of a seminar held to discuss short-term political changes, long-term challenges and their impact on transatlantic relations and the NATO alliance

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-01

Should Democracy be Promoted or Demoted?

Stanley Foundation

A 16-page US paper arguing for a continued US effort to promote democracy

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-30

The De-escalation of the Spratly Dispute in Sino-Southeast Asian Relations

RSIS

This 30-page Singaporean working paper identifies signs of a de-escalation of the Spratly dispute

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-29

Changing Realities in the Region

Regional Centre on Conflict Prevention

A 6-page policy paper dealing with recent developments in the Middle East

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-29

China and India: Cooperation and Competition

Chatham House

An 11-page paper outlining the complex relationship between India and China

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-29

North Korean Nuclear Issues and the Role of Parliamentary Diplomacy

Parliamentary Library - Australia

This 4-page Australian research note examines the role of parliamentary diplomacy in the context of the North Korean nuclear impasse

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-29

General Trends, Global Futures and U.S.-Pakistan Relations

CCC

A 5-page article placing U.S.-Pakistan relations in the context of geopolitical trends

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-26

Strong Society, Weak State

Hoover Institution

A US essay arguing that in dealing with a weak state, foreign policymakers should attempt to influence societies and cultures

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-21

Sanctions in International Relations

SWP

This 17-page German paper examines the current state of research into the use of sanctions in international relations

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-21

To Palestine, via "Mecca" and "Beirut"

FRIDE

This 6-page paper examines the possibility of engaging Hamas in a constructive approach towards a Palestine settlement

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-21

The Burden of "Non-Interference"

FIIA

A 5-page commentary on China's involvement in Sudan and its declared policy of non-interference in the domestic affairs of other countries

Foreign Policy, Internal DisplacementPosted: 2007-06-20

Islamist Opposition Parties and the Potential for EU Engagement

FIIA

This 108-page Finnish report considers whether and how the EU should engage with Islamist groups

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-20

Russia: A Difficult Partner for the EU

ISS-EU

A 9-page report on a workshop held to consider issues relevant to EU-Russian relations

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-20

U.S.-European Relations and the 2007 Summit

CRS

A 6-page US report evaluating the results of the US-EU summit of April 30, 2007

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-19

Russia's Wrong Direction: What the United States Can and Should Do

CFR

A 104-page US report on the current state of US-Russian relations

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-15

The Truth About Syria

FPRI

A US article discussing the futility of negotiating with Syria

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-14

Europe and America's Debate about Foreign Policy

CER

A European commentary on how US and European foreign policy are likely to interrelate in the future

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-01

The Opacity of Russian-Ukrainian Energy Relations

IFRI

A 20-page French paper examining the energy issues at the heart of Russian-Ukrainian relations

Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-01

Political Islam in Egypt

CEPS

A 20-page working paper examining changes in Egyptian political Islam and considering possible democratic models for Egypt

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-25

Turkmenistan in Transition: A Window for EU Engagement

CEPS

A 122-page brief outlining the opportunities for the EU to engage with Turkmenistan

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-24

The Iraq Study Group Absurdity and Iran

CSIS

A 3-page commentary on the findings and recommendations of the Iraq Study Group

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-24

Scenarios for Third Party Intervention in Israel/Palestine

TESEV

Report of a conference held in Istanbul to discuss possible scenarios for third party intervention in the Israel/Palestine dispute

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-17

Three Questions the EU Must Ask Russia

CER

An 11-page briefing note urging the EU to focus, in its negotiations with Russia, on urgent issues rather than on political reform in Russia

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-17

Is Iran Facing an Economic Crisis?

USIP

A US briefing assessing Iran's macroeconomic performance

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-16

Russian-American Security Cooperation after St. Petersburg

SSI

A 65-page monograph assessing progress in US-Russian security cooperation, and prospects for further progress

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-16

Building Stability in the North Caucasus: Ways Forward for Russia and the European Union

SIPRI

A 68-page policy paper tracing the role of the North Caucasus in Russian history and offering recommendations for urgent shifts in policy towards the region by Russia and the EU

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-16

North Korea: Lessons Behind the 'Small Technical Problem'

RSIS

A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the implications of North Korea's failure to close its Yongbyon nuclear reactor

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-16

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

The EU Should Not Ignore the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

CER

An 8-page policy briefing urging the EU to engage with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-14

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

From the Shanghai Communique to "Responsible Stakeholder"

Peterson Institute

A speech stressing areas in which China and the US share common interests

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-10

North Korea: The Bush Administration's Strategic Fiasco

CAST

A Russian commentary on US strategy towards the North Korean nuclear crisis

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-04

Sino-Japanese Relations: The Impact of Wen's Visit

JIIA

A Japanese commentary on Wen Jiabao's visit to Japan

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-03

Sino-Japanese Relations and the 'Wen Jiabao Effect'

IDSA

An Indian commentary on Wen Jiabao's recent visit to Japan

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-03

George Bush and Northeast Asia: Anticipating the Final Two Years

Stimson Center

A 10-page US essay analyzing the course of US policy in Northeast Asia

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-03

France and the Middle East Crises

FRIDE

A 12-page paper examining the contribution that Europe and France might make towards a solution of Middle East crises

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-03

To Palestine, via 'Mecca' and 'Beirut'

FRIDE

An 8-page Spanish paper examining the role of Hamas in the search for a solution to the Palestine problem

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-03

Turkey's EU Odyssey: 1964-?

Foreign Policy Institute

A Turkish commentary on EU-Turkish negotiations regarding accession

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-23

Secularism and Foreign Policy in Turkey: New Elections, Troubling Trends

Washington Institute

A 49-page US policy focus examining the various factors making 2007 a pivotal year for Turkish democracy, secularism and foreign policy

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-22

Chinese Perceptions of Traditional and Nontraditional Threats

SSI

This 173-page US monograph examines how China perceives itself, the world and China's place in it

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-22

From Munich to Munich

SSI

A 3-page US essay explaining Russia's foreign policy in terms of domestic despotism

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-22

Changes in Iran's Strategic Posture

JCSS

An Israeli article examining recent changes in Iran's strategic posture

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-21

Restarting Israel-Syria Negotiations

Crisis Group

This 45-page report examines prospects for renewing diplomacy between Israel and Syria

Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-04-21

Georgia after the Rose Revolution: Geopolitical Predicament and Implications for US Policy

SSI

This 47-page US monograph proposes a more coherent and proactive US policy towards the Caucasus and Central Asia

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-20

U.S.-China Relations: An Affirmative Agenda, A Responsible Course

CFR

The 114-page report of a US task force created to to evaluate an appropriate future course for US-China relations

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-20

The ENP Three Years On: Where From - And Where Next?

EPC

An 8-page policy brief urging reform of the European Neighbourhood Policy

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-06

Oil for Asia

Chatham House

A 12-page UK briefing paper examining the implications of the expansion of Asian national oil companies for international relations, development and the oil market

Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-04

Sino-Japan Rivalry

CSIS et al.

A 57-page project report on four in-depth workshops held to discuss deteriorating relations between Japan and China and the implications for regional stability

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-04

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

Finnish Foreign Policy: An Analysis

FIIA

An essay explaining the basis of Finnish foreign policy

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-28

The New New World Order

CFR

A 5-page article examining shifts in the global distribution of power and their implications for US foreign policy

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-28

Staying the Course: The Options of the West in Facing Belarus

FIIA

A 6-page Finnish briefing paper on the policy implications of recent events in Belarus

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-28

The New Security Architecture: Binding Japan and Australia, Containing China

Nautilus at RMIT

An Australian essay examining the implications of the new defence pact between Australia and Japan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-27

Cooperation in Contention: The Evolution of ASEAN Norms

YCISS

A 29-page Canadian working paper examining the development of ASEAN and its norms

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-23

The New Strategy in Iraq: Uncertain Progress Towards an Uncertain Goal

CSIS

A 7-page US paper calling for a clearly defined objective and end game in Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-21

Building an Open and Inclusive Regional Architecture for Asia

CSIS, Stanley Foundation

A 12-page US report presenting an overview of the history of Asia Pacific regionalism, and exploring its future

Foreign Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-21

Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, the Regional Power Balance, and the Sectarian Question

CCC

An 8-page US essay on Saudi Arabia's policy in respect of key regional issues

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-16

Indo-Iranian Ties: Thicker than Oil

'MERIA'

This Israeli article examines the nature and extent of the Indo-Iranian relationship

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-15

Gauging U.S.-Indian Strategic Cooperation

SSI, NPEC

A 429-page compilation of research on U.S.-Indian nuclear and strategic cooperation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-15

Regionalism in South Asian Diplomacy

SIPRI

A 76-page policy paper examining the nature and success of regional security cooperation in South Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-14

U.S.-European Relations After the Iraq War: An American Perspective

FSI Stanford

The 8-page transcript of a talk focusing on critical relations between Europe and the US, extending beyond the current Washington administration

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-12

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

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

The Middle East: Fragility and Crisis

IPA

This 21-page working paper examines the challenges to human and international security emanating from the Midle East

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-10

Russia, the United States and the Caucasus

SSI

This 47-page US monograph examines the impact of regional issues emerging from the Caucasus on US-Russian relations

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-10

Toward a More Independent Europe

Egmont

A 61-page Belgian essay expounding on the need for Europe to become more independent of the US

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-07

For a More Active EU in the Middle East

Egmont

This 31-page Belgian paper examines transatlantic relations and the strategic implications of Europe's engagement with Iran, Lebanon and Israel-Palestine

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-07

The End of the 'Post-Soviet Space'

Chatham House

A 10-page briefing paper describing the changing geopolitical orientation of the newly independent states, formally part of the USSR

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-07

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