Foreign Policy
The Rise and Descent of "Peaceful Rise"
Hoover Institution
A 10-page U.S. commentary on the current status of the "peaceful rise" theory as a principle of Chinese foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-20
The Rise of China and the Future of the West
"Foreign Affairs"
A 5-page US essay examining whther the liberal West can survive the rise of China
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-09
The Rise of Europe's Defense Industry
Brookings Institution
A 7-page U.S. analysis paper examining the development of Europe's defence industry, and the political implications
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-05-10
The Rise of Global Health in International Affairs
Chatham House
The transcript of two addresses at a UK meeting to discuss the importance of global health in international affairs
Health, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-06-24
The Rise of Islamists in the Near East: The EU, the US and Hamas
ISN/ETHZ
This 3-page Swiss paper describes how the resurgence of Islamists in the Levant has changed the regional balance of power and confronted the West with various challenges
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-14
The Rise of Islamists in the Near East:The EU, the US and Hamas
ISN-ETH
This Swiss paper describes how the resurgence of the Islamists in the Levant has changed the balance of power and confronted the West with various challenges
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-05
The Rise of the "Neocons" and the Evolution of American Foreign Policy
Asia Research Centre
This 23-page Australian working paper traces the development of U.S. power over the past half-century and examines the contemporary period and the rise of the "neocons"
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-12
The Risks of Isolationism
USIP
A Q&A article considering the risks presented should the US adopt a policy of isolationism
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-02-19
The Road to Moscow
Nixon Center
A US article proposing a new route for US-Russia relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-02
The Role of International Democracy Promotion in Canada's Foreign Policy
Institute for Research on Public Policy
A 52-page paper examining Canada's role in supporting democratic development abroad and suggesting some directions for the future
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-12-07
The Role of Norms and Powers in East Asia's Security Architecture
DIIS
This 48-page Danish report compares the influence of ASEAN and ARF to the great powers, China and the US
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-27
The Role of Nuclear Weapons: Japan, the U.S., and “Sole Purpose”
Arms Control Association
A US article discussing nuclear weapons in the context of US-Japan security arrangements
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-11-10
The Role of the United States in the Future of Northeast Asia in the Wake of the North Korean Nuclear Test
Stimson Center
A 10-page address analyzing how the role of the US in Northheast Asia has been affected by North Korea's nuclear test
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-01-03
The Russia-Iran Nuclear Connection and U.S. Policy Options
Middle East Review of International Affairs
This 15-page article evaluates the nature of Russia's involvement in Iran's nuclear program, especially in regard to its effect on U.S.-Russian relations and non-proliferation
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-04-14
The Russian Economic Crisis
CFR
This 44-page US report argues that Russia's economic crisis presents an opportunity to deepen American and European economic ties with Russia and integrate the country more firmly in the international system, something that could, over time, bring Russian and Western interests closer together
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-04-19
The Russian Northwest Federal District and the E.U.
Danish Institute for International Studies
A 55-page working paper analysing the international dimensions of the strategic discourse of the Northwest macro-region, elucidating the conflict issues and the implications of the emergence of the district for E.U.-Russian cooperation
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-07-25
The Saudi Labyrinth: Evaluating the Current Political Opening
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 24-page US analysis on the potential for future political reform in Saudi Arabia and what role the US should play
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-04-07
The SCO's Current Approach
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the direction being taken by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-02
The Second Lebanon War
Begin-Sadat Center
A 6-page Israeli assessment of the Lebanon war and its consequences
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-07
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: A Partner for Stabilising Afghanistan?
Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies
This Australian report argues that during efforts to bring stability and security to Afghanistan, the international community of states may have overlooked a critical ally; the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-09-11
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Changing the "Playing Field" in Central Asia
Carnegie Endowment
A 13-page testimony on the formation, substance and future of the Shanghai Cooperation Organiisation (SCO)
Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-10-11
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and Japan: Moving Together to Reshape the Eurasian Community
Brookings Institution
A US article examining how the SCO has evolved, with special reference to Japanese participation and US interests
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-04
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization as "Geopolitical Bluff"? A View from Astuna
IFRI
This 20-page paper assesses the influence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from the perspective of Kazakhistan
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-15
The Shifting of Maritime Power and the Implications for Maritime Security in East Asia
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies - Singapore
This 34-page working paper discusses the relationship between maritime power and economic power and illustrates how maritime power is shifting to East Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-07-27
The Significance of Iran's Presidential Election
Tel Aviv Notes
This Israeli paper interprets the implications of the result of the Iranian presidential election
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-07-11
The Situation in Iraq
CEIP
A 6-page US House testimony assessing US options in Iraq
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-09
The Six-Party Talks: A Good Platform for Broader Cooperation in Northeast Asia
Korean Journal of Security Affairs
An 8-page Korean article arging that the six-party talks are an effective mechanism for dealing with the North Korean nuclear issue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-08
The Slovenian-Croatian Border Question
IFIMES
A Slovene analysis of Slovenian-Croatian relations focusing on the unresolved border question
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-02
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
The Soft Notion of China’s 'Soft Power'
Chatham House
A 10-page UK paper attempting to clarify the meaning of "Chinese soft power"
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-18
The Somali Conflict: The Role of External Actors
DIIS
This 34-page Danish report assesses the effect of external interventions in Somalia since 1991
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-19
The Sources of American Legitimacy
Council on Foreign Affairs
This 5-page essay discusses the sources of legitimacy, the loss of legitimacy in U.S. conduct and the restoration of legitimacy in U.S. foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-30
The Sources of Russia’s Rapprochement with Turkey
ADA
An Azerbaijani article discussing the causes of Russia’s rapprochement with Turkey
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-08
The South Caucasus Republics and Russia's Growing Influence
MERIA
This 12-page Israeli paper examines the relations between the South Caucasus republics and Russia and how the former countries have attempted to decrease Russian influence through ties with other major powers
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-04-11
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
The Special Tribunal for Lebanon: Trigger for New Civil Unrest?
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief argues that the EU would do well to encourage a conciliatory atmosphere between all parties when the Special Tribunal issues its conclusions about the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-01-12
The State of Affairs in Iran
Brookings
A US congressional testimony on the current state of play within Iran, referencing its complex internal politics and its position within the Persian Gulf region
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-27
The Strategic Implications of Political Liberalization and Democratization in the Middle East
U.S. Army War College
This 16-page U.S. paper examines what democratization would mean for U.S. interests in the Middle East
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-09-07
The Strategic Implications of the Franco-Russian Mistral Deal
IDSA
This 11-page Indian issue brief outlines the strategic implications of the path-breaking Franco-Russian Mistral agreement, including for NATO solidarity, looks at Russia’s ageing military industrial complex and foreign military collaboration and analyzes the capabilities which the Russian navy will now possess on account of the Mistrals
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-10-07
The Sustainability of Russia's Resurgence
FIIA
A 6-page Finnish paper analyzing the sustainability of Russia's resurgence
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-06
The Taiwan Issue in the Context of New Sino-U.S. Strategic Cooperation
Brookings Institution
This 29-page working paper discusses the Taiwan issue in the context of the post 9/11 and post-Korea strategic cooperation between China and the U.S.
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-15
The Taiwan Tangle
Hoover Institution
A 28-page US essay assessing the impact of recent issues involving President Chen on the complex relationship betwen Washington, Beijing and Taipei
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-10
The Thin Red Line: Six Observations on Obama's Iran Policy
CEIP
A US analysis of statements by senior officials from press conferences, interviews, congressional hearings, and formal speeches conveys the administration’s public efforts to delineate what level of nuclear activity or other moves by Iran would prompt the United States to take more decisive action, most prominently the use of overt force
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-02-29
The Transatlantic Relationship After the Arab Uprisings: Stronger in North Africa, Shakier in the Middle East?
Brookings
A US essay arguing that America and Europe, while sharing common objectives, have different priorities concerning support for democratic processes in the region. More importantly, they have significantly distinct readings of the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP), which will become an increasingly decisive issue in the coming months
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-13
The transformation of South Korean Politics: Implications for U.S.-Korea Relations
Brookings Institution
A 31-page paper tracing the democratisation of Korea, and the implications of the new political situation for U.S.-Korean relations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-13
The Treachery of Strategies: A Call for True EU Strategic Partnerships
Egmont
This 52-page Belgian paper recommends reflecting on the EU’s global interests and priorities in search of the EU’s grand strategy. True strategic partnerships, as this paper brands them, could then be regarded as (sub-)strategies of the EU vis-à-vis great and emerging powers. In addition to this general recommendation, this paper makes several recommendations for the EU and its Member States to turn the existing strategic partnerships into true strategic partnerships
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-05-13
The Truth About Syria
FPRI
A US article discussing the futility of negotiating with Syria
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-14
The U.N. in 2003: Letter from New York
Centre for International and Public Law, ANU
The 9-page text of a speech by the Australian Ambassador to the U.N. in which he examines the organisation's role during 2003 and considers proposals for reform
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-02-16
The U.S. and India
EastWest Institute
A Indian perspective on US-Indian relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-08-11
The U.S. and Iran after the NIE
CIS
A US essay on how US-Iranian relations may be affected by the NIE report on Iran's nuclear capabilities
Foreign Policy, DisabilityPosted: 2008-01-30
The U.S. and Iran in Afghanistan: Policy Gone Awry
MIT - CIS
This US essay argues for a rapprochement with Iran as a means of achieving stability in Afghanistan
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-31
The U.S. Financial Squeeze on Iran
CFR
A background paper examining the nature and likely effectiveness of US financial pressure on Iran designed to bring about a suspension of Iran's nuclear programme
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-24
The U.S. in Central Asia: Active Partner or Absentee Landlord?
International Institute for Strategic Studies
A 2-page examination of the role of U.S. military power in Central Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-05-22
The U.S.-Iran-Iraq Triangle: Uncertainty and Anxiety
Stimson Center
A commentary on relations between the U.S., Iraq and Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-08-26
The U.S.-Israel-Egypt Trilateral Relationship: Shoring up the Foundation of Regional Peace
Washington Institute
A U.S. House testimony advocating increased US support to strengthen the trilateral relationship
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-03
The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Getting Asia Right Through 2020
CSIS
This 33-page US report aims to outline a vision that offers the best prospect for achieving a balance of power in Asia that favours freedom
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-23
The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Relic of a Bygone Era?
AEI
This 7-page US outlook considers the future of the US-Japan alliance
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-02
The Undeclared War: Germany's Self Deceit in Afghanistan
Korber Foundation
A 69-page German critique of Germany's participation in the Afghanistan operation
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-10-18
The Union for the Mediterranean: A View from Southern Europe
IAI
A 13-page Italian perspective on the French proposal to promote a Mediterranean Union
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-04
The United Arab Emirates Nuclear Program and Proposed U.S. Nuclear Cooperation
CRS
A 17-page US report on the UAE's request for US cooperation in its civilian nuclear programme
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-10
The United Nations in 2015: Some Alternative Futures
Stimson Center
The 15-page summary of a workshop held in the U.S. to discuss the future of the UN
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-16
The United States and ASEAN-China Relations: All Quiet on the Southeast Asian Front
SSI
A 35-page US monograph examining the implications of closer ASEAN-China relations for US foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-09
The United States and Burma: Troubled Past, Uncertain Future
Future Directions International
This 7-page Australian paper percieves the beginnings of a more co-operative bilateral relationship between the US and Burma, but considers that this rapprochement could easily be derailed
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-03-26
The United States and Europe: Adjusting to the Global Era
Council on Foreign Relations
Transcript of a speech reviewing the current state of U.S.-European relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-06-07
The United States and India: A Shared Strategic Future
CFR, Aspen Institute India
This 67-page joint study was undertaken to identify the shared national interests that motivate the United States and India
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-09-22
The United States and Pakistan: Partnership in Crisis
INSS
An Israeli analysis of US-Pakistan relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-05-31
The United States and Russia: Ideologies, Policies and Relations
American Enterprise Institute
This US essay explains the deterioration in US-Russian relations in recent years
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-01
The United States and South Korea: Can This Alliance Last?
Nautilus Institute
A U.S. essay discussing the future of the U.S.-South Korean alliance
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-17
The United States and Turkey: Can They Agree to Disagree?
Crown Center for Middle East Studies
This 8-page US policy brief evaluates US-Turkish relations by placing the recent tensions in a larger historical context and assesses various points of convergence and divergence in this relationship today
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-12-13
The United States As an Asian Power: Realism or Conceit?
MIT Center for International Studies
This 6-page U.S. paper examines the conventional wisdom underlying the claim that the U.S. is an Asian power
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-06-27
The United States in Iraq: Assessment and Outlook
New Zealand Institute of International Affairs
A 7-page commentary that finds positive aspects to the U.S. intervention in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-01-30
The United States in the New Asia
CFR
This 56-page US report examines Asia’s regional architecture and consider what it means for the United States. They identify shortcomings in the region’s existing multilateral mix and contend that the United States must increase its involvement in shaping Asian institutions in order to advance U.S. strategic interests and protect the competitiveness of American firms
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-10
The United States, Germany and Europe: Building a Global Agenda
German Council on Foreign Relations
A special issue of 17 articles covering different aspects of US/German/European relations (single page linking to each article)
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-02-14
The United States, Israel and Iran
ACA
A US article considering the strategic implications of Iranian nuclear developments ant threats to Israel
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-05
The United States–China Economic Relationship and the Strategic and Economic Dialogue
Peterson Institute
A US House testimony on how the initial Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED), building on other United States–China contacts and its own predecessor forums, has made an important contribution toward progress on two international economic issues: the current economic crisis and global warming
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-09-10
The US and the Southern Philippines Quagmire
ARC
A 19-page Australian working paper describing the deepening US involvement in the Southern Philippines
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-05
The US Government’s Approach to Somalia
Chatham House
A 7-page speech explaining the US Government's policy towards Somalia
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-08
The US on an Israeli Military Strike against Iran: A Change in Position?
INSS
An Israeli article assessing the US position as to the posibility of an Israeli strike on Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-29
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
The US "One China" Policy: Time for a Change?
Pacific Forum CSIS
A 2-page US commentary on US policy towards the PRC and Taiwan
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-14
The Visa Dimension of Diplomacy
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
This 30-page Dutch discussion paper examines the consular element of diplomatic power in international relations, exercised by the granting or withholding of visas
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-05-26
The War in Lebanon
International Institute for Strategic Studies
This article analyses the strategic consequences of the war in Lebanon
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-17
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
The Weak, the Bad and the Ugly: Policy Options in Afghanistan
Brookings Institution
A US analysis of the options open to the West in dealing with Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-06
The West Balkans between the EU, the USA, and Russia
SWP
This 6-page German commentary examines the challenges and options facing the EU, the US and Russia in respect of the West Balkans
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-31
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
The "Soft War" for Europe's East: Russia and the West Square Off
Hoover Institution
This article asserts that Russia and the West are engaged in a "soft War" over influence, alignment and values
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-13
The "Strategy of Freedom" in the Middle East
German Institute for International and Security Studies
This 8-page commentary examines U.S. President Bush's new commitment to promoting democracy in the Middle East
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-01-28
The "Strategy of Freedom" in the Middle East: The Rhetoric and Reality of US Policy
German Institute for International Politics and Security
This 8-page commentary examines the "Strategy of Freedom" policy for the Middle East announced by the US government
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-03-06
The 'Peace Mission 2007' Exercises: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Advances
Clingendael
A 21-page Dutch paper on the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a security organisation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-21
Theater Nuclear Weapons in Europe: The Contemporary Debate
Center for Contemporary Conflict
A paper examining the relevance of placing theater nuclear weapons in Europe to the maintenance of security in today's security environment
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-13
Things Aren't What They Used To Be
Moshe Dayan Center for Middle East Studies
A 2-page analysis of the reasons for the impasse at the Khartoum Arab Summit
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-04-11
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
Third One is the Charm: Will AKP's Victory Finally Lead to a New Constitution in Turkey?
Brookings
A US analysis of the results of Turkey's June elections
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-06-29
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
Time for a European Union Grand Strategy
Egmont
An article explaining the need for a European grand strategy on which to base its foreign relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-05
Time for a US/Iran Patch Up
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
This 19-page US paper argues that, with serious mutual effort, Iran and the US can normalize their relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-06
Time for Israel to Rethink its China Policy
Clingendael
A 3-page Dutch paper arguing that Jerusalem should reconsider its relations with Beijing
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-17
Time for Trilateralism?
AEI
A 7-page US paper arguing for a trilateral security initiative involving the US, Japan and South Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-09
Time to Talk: The Case for Diplomatic Solutions on Iran
Crisis Action
A 24-page briefing paper urging a rigorous pursuit of diplomatic solutions to the Iranian nuclear issue
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-07