Foreign Policy
Perceptions of an Assertive China
Hoover Institution
This 19-page US essay examines the features of the discussion in the West, and among many Chinese, regarding the notion of a more assertive China
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-16
Karzai's Balancing Act: Bringing 'China' In?
ISAS
A 9-page Singaporean analysis of China's interests in Afghanistan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-16
The West's Hollow Talk of Arab Democracy
Europe's World
An article arguing that the non-democratisation of the Arab region results from an unholy alliance between Western interests, local autocrats and what is claimed to be its ‘cultural specificity
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-18
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
Europe in Russian Foreign Policy: Important but no Longer Pivotal
IFRI
This 23-page French paper investigates the place Europe holds in Russian foreign policy
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-05-20
Karzai Visits the United States:
ISAS
This 5-page Singaporean brief comments on President Hamid Karzai’s four-day visit to the United States
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-28
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
Think Twice Before Engaging in Yemen
DIIS
A 4-page Danish policy brief warning Western governments of the risks of engaging in Yemen
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-28
Assessing the Obstacles and Opportunities in a Future Israeli-Syrian-American Peace Negotiation
Brookings
This 10-page US paper analyzes the difficulties confronting Washington’s and Jerusalem’s respective Syria policies and offers an approach for dealing with Syria
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-01
North Korea: U.S. Relations, Nuclear Diplomacy, and Internal Situation
CRS
This 17-page US report provides background information on the nuclear negotiations over North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme that began in the early 1990s under the Clinton Administration
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-07
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
Turkish Regime Changes Sides, West Averts Eyes
Gloria Center
An Israeli commentary on the breakdown of Israel-Turkey relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-08
Our Common Strategic Interests: Africa's Role in the Post-G8 World
Chatham House
This UK paper examines the greater strategic role that African countries are now playing in international affairs
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-08
The Lengthening List of Iran Sanctions
CFR
A US backgrounder on the use of sanctions in respect of Iran's nuclear ambitions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-09
Constructive COIN: How Development Can Fight Radicals
CFR
This 2-page US article examines the evidence for the theory that development-based strategy is effective in counterinsurgency situations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-09
Nepal’s Two Boulders
CFR
A US article considering the future political stability of Nepal
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-09
The Prospects of Japan-NATO Cooperation
JIIA
A 3-page Japanese commentary on the prospects for Japan-NATO cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-13
Is Taiwan Moving Toward Finlandization?
FPRI
This US essay looks at the prospects for Finlandization between Taiwan and China and the implications
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-16
Russia and Turkey: Rethinking Europe to Contest Outsider Status
IFRI
This 23-page French paper considers how Russia and Turkey are rethinking their mutual relations as well as their place in the world, and in Europe in particular
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-16
The Question of International Cooperation in the War on Terrorism
FPRI
A US essay examining trends in interstate cooperation in the war on terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-24
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
From Moscow to Mecca: Russia’s Saudi Arabian Diplomacy
IFRI
A 25-page French paper examining relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-27
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
The Fate of Democracy and Multilateralism in the Americas
Brookings
A US article highlighting the importance of intra-hemispheric relations in the Americas
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-27
Beijing’s Tightrope Walk on Iran
Hoover Institution
This 19-page US essay examines China’s interests and policies toward Iran, especially as they affect the United States. It then takes a close look at the lines of apparent debate within China on the Iran nuclear issue and Chinese policy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-06-28
Russian Security Policy and Cooperation with the West
Clingendael
A 6-page Dutch brief arguing that the West needs to find new ways to cooperate with Russia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-29
Fixing Afghanistan: What Role for China?
NOREF
An 8-page Norwegian policy brief by presenting an overview of Sino-Afghan relations and assesses China\'s role in the wider south Asian region
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-08
The EU as a Global Actor in a Multipolar World and Multilateral 2.0 Environment
Egmont
A 36-page Belgian paper considering the position of the EU in the world, changes in mulitlateral system
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-07-08
U.S. Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula
CFR
The 101-page report of a US task force studying US policy towards the Korean peninsula
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-09
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
Recalibrating Germany’s and EU’s Policy in the South Caucasus
DGAP
A 20-page German analysis of the policy of Germany and the EU in the South Caucasus
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-13
Iran: The Course is Almost Run
INSS
An Israeli article on the state of international efforts to confront Iran's nuclear program
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-07-18
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
Engaging Foreign Audiences
GAO
A 48-page US report on the State Department's outreach platforms overseas, the challenges and opportunities related to these platforms, a review State’s plans for these platforms, and assess the extent to which State has evaluated these platforms.
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-07-21
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
Looking Afresh at the External Representation of the EU in the International Arena
CEPS
A 5-page policy brief serves both as an overview of the complexities of EU and member state external representation and as an invitation to further debate on the issue
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-07-29
The Kremlin's New Policy in Its Near Abroad
Moscow Times
An article assessing recent changes in Russia's foreign policy
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-02
Turkey and Bosnia-Herzegovina: A Future Reflecting on the Past
SETA
A 12-page Turkish policy brief assessing Turkish policy towards Bosnia-Herzegovina
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-05
Results of the ‘Reset’ in US-Russian Relations
IFRI
This 26-page French paper argues that if progress in US-Russian relations is to continue, the reset agenda will need to become more ambitious and point toward a more profound restructuring of bilateral relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-05
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
Elections and Opportunity in Myanmar
CFR
A US article on developments in Myanmar and possible future US policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-08
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
Danish Foreign Policy Yearbook 2010
DIIS
A 233-page collection of articles and documents concerning various aspects of Danish foreign policy
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-15
Why Russia Matters
CEIP
A US article on the importance of US-Russian relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-19
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
Modernisation and a New Political Game in Russia?
CEPS
This 2-page commentary explains why 2012 will be a decisive year for Russia and an interesting one for the rest of the world
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-19
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
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
The Sochi Summit: Fresh Moves on The Grand Eurasian Chessboard
IDSA
An 8-page Indian issue brief reporting on the regional implications of the second Sochi summit
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-27
If India Tests? The Implications for the Indo-U.S. Civil-Nuclear Deal
IDSA
This 10-page Indian issue brief assesses the probable US response in the event of India resuming nuclear testing
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-27
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
Testing North Korean Waters
Nautilus Institute
An article criticising past US policy towards North Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-02
New Foreign Policy Actors in China
SIPRI
This 64-page Swedish policy paper makes clear that it is possible to identify the interest groups vying for a voice in Chinese foreign policy formulation and to explore their policy preferences. Uniquely informed by the authors’ access to individuals across the full range of Chinese foreign policy actors, this Policy Paper reveals a number of emergent trends, chief among them the changing face of China’s official decision-making apparatus and the direction that actors on the margins would like to see Chinese foreign policy take
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-14
Iraq and the United States: The Required Long Term Strategic Partnership
INSS
An Israeli article considering Iraq's future security needs
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-09-15
Turkey: the Strategic Mistake
J.D. Giuliani
An essay on Turkey's new foreign policy direction and the implications for Europe
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-15
Russia’s Agenda on Ukraine
ICPS
A 31-page Ukrainian report on Ukraine's relations with Russia
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-19
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
The Gulf in the New World Order: A Forgotten Emerging Power?
FRIDE
This 24-page Spanish working paper studies whether indicators in the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) may or may not merit this region also being included in discussions of new emerging powers
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-09-22
New Foreign Policy Actors in China
SIPRI
This 64-page Swedish policy paper shows that it is possible to identify the interest groups vying for a voice in Chinese policy formulation and to explore their policy preferences
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-23
Terrorism Out of Somalia
CEIP
This Q&A assesses the danger of terrorism originating in Somalia, analyzes Shabab’s links with the global al-Qaeda network, and details how the United States should respond
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-09-28
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
Turkey and the EU: A Play in Search of a Script
CEPS
This 4-page commentary warns that the EU is dodging the critical issue of how to establish friendly and constructive relations with an independent, self-confident Turkey
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-09-29
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
The Way Forward in Afghanistan
U.S. Senate
The text of a 6-page address on the way forward in Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-09-30
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
Burma Beyond the Elections
SWP
A 7-page German commentary arguing that the EU policy towards Burma should be based on the principle that economic consolidation can be understood as a fundamental prerequisite for political transformation
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-01
An Orienting Principle for Foreign Policy
Hoover Institution
This US essay studies the deficiencies of “Grand Strategy”
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-01
Democratic Partnership in Asia
Hoover Institution
A US essay considering the future role of the US in Asia
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-01
Change in India-US Diplomatic Practices: An Interim Report
IDSA
This 42-page Indian occasional paper studies the altered set of diplomatic practices that have accompanied the major policy change from a bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-01
Stagnation and Integration in Europe
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese commentary contemplating the future of the European Union
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-10-03
Russia, the United States, and Cyber Diplomacy: Opening the Doors
EastWest Institute
This 32-page report calls for Russia and the United States to work together to protect the world’s digital infrastructure, including joint participation in NATO-Russia cyber military exercises
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-10-03
The Economization of Russian Foreign Policy
DGAP
This 3-page German brief describes how Russia is using the global financial crisis to strengthen its position in the post-Soviet neighbourhood
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-06
Turkey Drifts Away
National Journal
A 2-page US commentary on weakening US-Turkish ties
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-06
Long View from Delhi: Defining India’s Grand Strategy
IPCS
The 12-page report of a conference held to discuss a grand strategy for India
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-07
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
The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
INSS
An Israeli article questionning whether US Middle East policy is playing a constructive role in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-10-11
Saudi Arabia and the New Strategic Landscape
GLORIA Center
A 7-page Israeli article on the stance of Saudi Arabia in the new Middle Eastern strategic landscape dominated by U.S.-Iranian confrontation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-10-12
Turkey and the Gulf States in the 21st Century
GLORIA Center
This 9-page Israeli article argues that Turkey's improved relations with the Gulf states in recent years reflect Ankara's refusal to allow Washington to use its territory to invade Iraq in 2003, Turkey's promotion of regional trade, and the decline of traditional Cold War security alliances in the Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-10-12
Still No Outlet: Israel–Turkey Relations and the Turkish Referendum
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the state of Israel-Turkey relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-19
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
Next Steps on U.S.-Russian Nuclear Negotiations and Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Brookings
This 9-page US paper contains recommendations in four areas: steps to prepare for future negotiations on nuclear arms reductions after New START; principles for cooperation on missile defense; ideas for following up on the April nuclear security summit to secure all fissile material globally; and actions to strengthen the nuclear nonproliferation regime
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-10-20
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
Iran: A View From Moscow
CEIP
A 44-page US report that details how Iran’s desire to develop nuclear weapons and long-range missiles—while refusing to compromise with the international community—threaten Russia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-01
Ensuring Peace and Security in Africa: Implementing the New Africa-EU Partnership
Chatham House
The 11-page transcript of a UK speech on the evolution of Africa’s partnership with the EU and its contribution to the promotion of peace, security and stability in Africa
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-02
Toward Realistic U.S.–India Relations
CEIP
A 54-page US essay analyzing US-India relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-03
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
China's Grand Strategy: From Confucius to Contemporary
SSI
A 35-page US monograph addressing how China's grand strategy may be expected to develop
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-05
Kosovo and Turkey : What Lies Ahead?
SETA
A 12-page Turkish policy brief arguing that Turkey can contribute to bridging relations between Belgrade and Pristina by identifying ways of cooperation on technical issues concerning the living standards of all Kosovar citizens without getting entangled on the issue of recognition
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-08
The Iran Primer: Power, Politics and U.S. Policy
Wilson Center, USIP
A project by 50 of the world’s top scholars on Iran representing some 20 foreign policy think tanks, nine universities, and senior foreign policy officials from six U.S. administrations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-10
The European External Action Service: Towards a Common Diplomacy?
Robert Schuman Foundation
This 7-page policy paper concludes that the European External Action Service offers Europeans a real opportunity to strengthen their influence on the international stage just as the Member States' individual positions are being eroded
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-12
U.S. Strategy for Pakistan and Afghanistan
CFR
A 112-page US task force report considering the direction of US strategy for Pakistan and Afghanistan
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-15
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
Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 29-page US report providing an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan’s government and economy and of its cooperation in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-20
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
Caught in the Middle: China and India in Sudan’s Transition
DIIS
A 21-page Danish working paper on China and India’s relations with Sudan
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-24
Sultan of the Muslim World
CFR
A 2-page US article on Turkey's search for a new role in world affairs
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-25
Engagement, Coercion, and Iran’s Nuclear Challenge
Stimson Center
This 76-page US report arguing for a policy of "strategic engagement" towards Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-11-25
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
Iran Sanctions
CRS
A 60-page updated US report on Iran sanctions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-30
Economic Sanctions: Silver Bullet or Harmless Dud?
CSS
This 3-page Swiss analysis paper examines the effectiveness of economic sanctions in security and foreign policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-12-02