Policy pointers

This 9-page commentary notes the transformation in China's foreign policy in recent years, its new flexibility and sophistication, but forecasts a period of tenseness in U.S.- China relations due largely to the Taiwan issue

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-02-11

China's Expanding Role in Africa: Implications for the United States

CSIS

This 85-page report examines the key factors underpinning China's growing strategic involvement with Africa

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-23

China's Expanding Peacekeeping Role: Its Significance and the Policy Implications

SIPRI

This 8-page Swedish policy brief examines the dramatic expansion in Chinese involvement in UN peacekeeping activities and makes recommendations to the international community on how to engage with China in order to strengthen its commitment to regional stability, ensure greater convergence between Chinese and other international interests on questions of regional security, and encourage more effective international peacekeeping operations

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-26

China's Energy and Security Relations with Russia: Hopes, Frustrations and Uncertainties 

SIPRI

This 56-page Swedish report illuminates the current status of China’s security and energy relations with Russia

Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-10-14

China's Emergence: Implications for Australia

Parliament of Australia

A 249-page report examining China's foreign policy, military modernization programme, its effect on other countries in the Asia Pacific region and the implications for Australia

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-06

China's Decision to Deny U.S. Ships from Port of Hong Kong

PINR

A US commentary on the decision of China to deny access for US naval ships to the port of Hong Kong

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-09

China's 60th Anniversary: Celebrating Beijing's Peaceful Rise

RSIS

This 3-page Singaporean commentary argues that Chinese rising power should be viewed positively

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-10-03

China’s Scary Challenges to India

IDSA

An Indian commentary on trends in Indo-Chinese relations

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2008-12-05

China’s North Korea Policy

USIP

This 16-page US report assesses the factors shaping China’s interactions with North Korea

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-09

China’s North Korea Dilemma

Hoover Institution

This 27-page article identifies the most salient elements of change and continuity in China's approach to North Korea in order to gain a more precise understanding of the range of interests, assumptions, fears, and hopes that will most likely influence the PRC leadership's future behavior

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-23

China’s Myanmar Dilemma

Crisis Group

This 51-page report examines Chinese national and provincial policy towards Myanmar and its implications for international approaches toward the country

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-24

China’s Insecurity and Search for Power

CIS

This 22-page Australian paper examines the thoughts of some of China’s leading strategic thinkers and policymakers. It shows how China’s leaders and thinkers view the world and China within it, and how they view ‘power’ and seek security within the system.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-09

China’s Gulf of Aden Expedition: Stepping Stone to East Asia?

RSIS

This 3-page Singaporean commentary assesses the implications of China's Gulf of Aden expedition

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-16

China’s Growing Role in UN Peacekeeping

Crisis Group

This 48-page report examines China’s increasing role in UN peacekeeping, taking into account the advantages its participation represents

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-26

China’s Global Role: Need for Soft Power?

RSIS

A 2-page Singaporean commentary on China's need for improved "soft power"

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-13

China’s Expanding Role in Peacekeeping: Prospects and Policy Implications

SIPRI

This 52-page Swedish policy paper offers new insights into the development of China’s engagement in multilateral peacekeeping and the factors and debates that underlie it. It also examines what these new trends mean for multilateral peacekeeping and for China’s major security partners

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-11-19

China’s “Peaceful Rise,” “Harmonious” Foreign Relations, and Legal Confrontation—and Lessons from the Sino-Japanese Dispute over the East China Sea

FPRI

This US essay considers the virtues and potential—as well as the limits—of China’s reliance on international law to address a chronic source of friction and instability in China’s foreign relations

Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-03

China’s Assertive Behavior—Part Two: The Maritime Periphery

Hoover Institution

This 29-page US essay examines Chinese statements and actions with regard to China’s entire maritime periphery, from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea, with regard to both disputed and undisputed maritime territories

Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-09-23

China’s Assertive Behavior--Part One: On “Core Interests”

Hoover Instiution

This 25-page US essay assesses whether, to what extent, and in what manner, Beijing is becoming more assertive in several major areas of relevance to the United States

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-03-09

China’s Assertive Behavior--Part Four: The Role of the Military in Foreign Crises

Hoover Institution

A 14-page US essay focusing on the Chinese military’s role in leadership decision making and lower-level implementation with regard to political-military crises with foreign powers

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-05-02

China’s Apparent Cost-free Slight to Europe

Pacific Forum CSIS

A 2-page commentary on the diplomatic implications of China’s cancellation of the annual EU-China summit four days before it was to be held in Lyons

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-13

China-U.S. Relations: Current Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy

CRS

A 35-page report reviewing key aspects of U.S.-China relations

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-05

China-Russia Relations: Strategic Parallelism without Partnership or Passion?

SSI

This 172-page US monograph assesses security relations between China and Russia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-08-23

China-North Korea Relations

CRS

A US report on the relationship between the PRC and DPRK.

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-17

China-ASEAN Relations: Perspectives, Prospects and Implications for U.S. Interests

Strategic Studies Institute

An 83-page monograph assessing the implications of growing China-ASEAN ties

Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-07

China, Iran and North Korea: A Triangular Strategic Alliance

GLORIA Center

This 17-page Israeli paper explores the triangular strategic alliance between China, Iran, and North Korea and the attendant negative spill-over that poses a threat to East Asia and Middle East regional stability

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-04-11

China Rising: Assessing China's Economic and Military Power

FPRI

The report of a US conference held to assess the extent and implications of China's rise as an economic and military power

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-23

China Policy under Obama

FPRI

A US essay on future US policy towards China during the Obama Administration

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-15

China Is Not An Evil Empire

Körber Foundation

This 63-page German essay outlines a hopeful image of the People’s Republic despite Tibet, despite human rights abuses, and despite violence and arbitrary government

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-11

China in the Next Five Years: Comprehensive and Sustained Development at Home and Win-Win Cooperation with the World

Chatham House

The 7-page transcript of a UK address by the Chinese ambassador talking about the importance of the 12th Five-Year Plan, the steps China will take in the next five years and the potential impact on China and the rest of the world

Economic Policy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-03-23

China in the Eyes of its Neighbours

Stimson Center

A US article on the concerns held in neighbouring countries about the emergence of China as a major power

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-08

China in Africa - Preparing for the Next Forum for China Africa Cooperation

Chatham House

This 18-page paper assesses what the outcomes from the meeting of FOCAC will be on the evolving, dynamic, and complex relationship between China and Africa

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-04

China Goes Global

Foreign Policy Centre

This 53-page paper examines how engagement with globalisation is changing the Chinese state and how, in turn, China is affecting the global economy

Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-05-12

China Ends in Hong Kong: Will Peking Abrogate Self-Government?

German Institute for International Politics and Security

This 4-page commentary considers the intentions of the PRC towards Hong Kong

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-05-22

China as an Emerging Donor in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan

IFRI

This 29-page French paper discusses the characteristics of Chinese assistance to Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, comparing its activities and policies in Central Asia with those in Africa, and draws conclusions about the implications of such growing engagement

International Development, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-27

China and Vietnam: "Friendly Neighbours" to "Comprehensive Partners"

RSIS

A 3-page Singaporean commentary on Sino-Vietnamese relations

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-15

China and the Indo-US Entente

Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies

A commentary on Chinese reactions to recent developments in Indo-US ties

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-08-05

China and the High North Prepare for an Ice-free Arctic

SIPRI

This 16-page Swedish paper argues that, despite its seemingly weak position, China can be expected to seeka role in determining the political framework and legal foundation for future Arctic activities

Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-22

China and the Global Financial Crisis: Implications for the United States

CRS

This 6-page US report considers implications of possible Chinese responses to the global economic crisis

Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-04

China and the Danger of Anti-Western Boycotts

Clingendael

A 2-page Dutch commentary on the implications of Chinese boycotts of Western goods

Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-16

China and the “AfPak” Issue

Hoover Institution

This 22-page US essay examines the interests and motives, specific policies actual and potential influence, and possible future orientation and behavior of the Chinese leadership in respect of the US Afpak strategy

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-22

China and Taiwan in the South Pacific: Diplomatic Chess versus Political Rugby

Lowy Institute

This 20-page Australian policy brief examines the effects of the competition between China and Taiwan for diplomatic recognition by South Pacific island states

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-22

China and Sanctions against Iran: Progress?

INSS

An Israeli commentary examining what is motivating China to join the talks about sanctions against Iran and the possible ramifications of this

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-04-13

China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues

CRS

A 67-page US report discussing the security problem of China’s role in weapons proliferation and issues related to the U.S. policy response since the mid-1990s

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-12

China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues

CRS

This 80-page US report discusses the security problem of China’s role in weapons proliferation and issues related to the U.S. policy response since the mid- 1990s

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-06-23

China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues

CRS

A 60-page US report discussing the security problem of China's role in weapon proliferation and the US policy response

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-07

China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues

CRS

This 67-page US report discusses the security problem of China’s role in weapons proliferation and issues related to the U.S. policy response since the mid-1990s

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-03

China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues

CRS

A 56-page updated US report discussing the problem of China's role in weapons proliferation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-05

China and North Korea: Comrades Forever?

Crisis Group

A 42-page report interpreting China's policy towards North Korea and its nuclear ambitions

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-04

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

China and Europe as Strategic Partners - Perceptions and Perspectives

EPC

This 8-page lecture provides a Chinese perspective of EU-China relations in recent years

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-11

China and Climate Change: A Strategy for U.S. Engagement

RFF

A 54-page US report offering recommendations on how the US administration should engage with China on climate change

Climate Change & Environment, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-01-27

China

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

An 8-page policy brief analyzing China's influence and policy tools of soft power and their likely consequences for SE Asia

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-02

China

International Institute for Strategic Studies

Commentary on the recent change in China's military leadership

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-13

Chasing Camels in the Desert

Bitterlemons International

An article urging the US to match military power with soft power in confronting Jihadist movements

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-04

Charm Offensive: How China's Soft Power is Transforming the World

FPRI

A US article describing China's use of soft power to build influence overseas

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-18

Channel Surfing: Non-engagement as Foreign Policy

MIT Center for International Studies

This 4-page US essay is a critique of the Bush administration's policy of non-engagement with nations and groups that it does not like

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-09

Changing States: A Progressive Agenda for the Middle East

Institute for Public Policy Research

This 27-page UK paper examines the prospects and options for political reform in the Middle East

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-03-07

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

Changing Paths: Evaluating U.S. Policy Toward Lebanon

Center for Contemporary Conflict

This 9-page paper proposes that the U.S. re-engage with Lebanon and support a return to democracy in that country

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10

Changing Parameters in U.S.-German-Turkish Relations

American Institute for Contemporary German Studies

This 42-page U.S. paper examines the problems facing Turkey-EU relations that will complicate the membership negotiations between Turkey and the EU

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-02-21

Changing Paradigm of Of Indo-Japan Relations: Opportunities and Challlenges

ICRIER

A 38-page Indian working paper assessing the future development of Indo-Japan relations

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-04

Changing Pace: ASPI's Strategic Assessment 2011

ASPI

This 60-page Australian report provides an in-depth strategic assessment of a world where the pace of change appears to be accelerating. The relative slippage in US power, and the broader decline of Western influence, portend an era of fraying global leadership

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-28

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

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

Challenges for European Foreign Policy in 2011. After the Crisis

FRIDE

This 51-page Spanish paper looks forward and presents the ten most important challenges for the EU in 2011

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-01-12

Challenge and Opportunity: A U.S. Strategy on Ukraine

Center for Strategic and International Studies

A 4-page background paper on U.S.-Ukraine relations

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-07-15

Central Asia's Growing Partnership with China

FRIDE

This 14-page Spanish paper focuses on the political and geopolitical impact of Beijing's growing influence, along with the economic implications of the Chinese presence in Central Asia

Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-10-28

Central Asia: What Role for the European Union?

Crisis Group

A 43-page report urging the EU to adapt its policies towards Central Asia so as to make a more positiive impact on the region

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-04-12

Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests

Congressional Research Service

This 24-page report deals with developments in Central Asia and U.S. policy concerns

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-12

Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests

CRS

A 31-page updated report reviewing recent developments in Central Asia

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-11

Central Asia and its Asian Neighbours: Security and Commerce at the Crossroads

Rand Corporation

This 62-page study examines developing relations between Central Asia and its neighbours, and implications for US interests

Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-07-23

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

Carry On Killing: Global Governance, Humanitarianism and Terror

Danish Institute for International Studies

A 26-page working paper analysing the new security-development terrain in terms of the relations between sovereignty and governance, and between hard and soft forms of power

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-08

Caribbean-U.S. Relations Issues in the 110th Congress

CRS

A 43-page report dealing with broad issues in US relations with the Caribbean

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-10

Canada's Foreign Policy Dilemmas

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

A 14-page German research paper urging a more prominent role for Canada in Europe's Atlantic Policy

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-08-25

Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy

CSIS

The 10-page transcript of a speech explaining Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2009-04-13

Can "Freedom Only" Save Our Future?

Brookings Institution

An 8-page U.S. article questioning whether democracy promotion alone can be effective in eradicating a root cause of terrorism

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-12-07

Can the Somali Crisis be Contained?

Crisis Group

This 36-page report calls for co-ordinated mediation in Somalia to head off a war that could spread beyond Somalia's borders

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-10

Can Russian Oil Growth Be Sustained?

Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael

This 11-page briefing paper questions Russia's ability to further increase oil production and exports

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-20

Can Federalism Stabilize Iraq?

Center for Strategic and International Studies

This 16-page article in The Washington Quarterly argues that federalism of a well-defined kind is the only system capable of stabilizing Iraq

Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-03-06

Can a Nuclear Iran be Deterred or Contained?

AEI

A US article calling for a clear strategy to deter Iran from its nuclear ambitions

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-06

Bush's Legacy and America's Next Foreign Policy

ISS Europa

This 131-page paper examines US foreign policy under the Bush presidency and maps out the likely future orientation of US foreign policy

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-06

Bush Administration Must Reassess Relations With Latin America

Interhemispheric Resource Center

A 4-page critical commentary on U.S. policy towards Latin America

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-02-09

Burma: Ways out of Isolation

German Institute for International and Security Studies

This 3-page commentary reviews the history of Burma's isolation since 1988 and offers proposals aimed at bringing the country back into the international community

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-01-29

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

Bulgaria, U.S. Bases and Black Sea Geopolitics

PINR

A US article discussing developing security relations between Washington and Sofia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-29

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

Building Regional Peace: Iraq and the Kurds

Gloria Center

This 8-page Israeli article discusses Israeli-Iraqi relations in the post-Saddam era, arguing that Iraq has distanced itself from its traditional radicalism and adopted a more pragmatic and moderate posture

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-20

Building Democracy and Fighting Terrorism in Pakistan: A Role for the EU

EPC

This 4-page policy brief argues for a rapid engagement by the EU with Pakistan's new leaders

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-17

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

Building a Constructive U.S.-Russian Relationship

Brookings Institution

A US House Committee address on US-Russian relations

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-23

Brothers in Arms? Engaging the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt

IPPR

This 29-page UK paper considers whether Western governments should seek to engage with the Muslim Botherhood

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-15