Foreign Policy
Iran: Rogue State?
MIT Center for International Studies
This 4-page essay tests the assumption that Iran is a rogue state
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-09-27
China's Military Modernization and the Cross-Strait Balance
Brookings Institution
An 8-page U.S. testimony focusing on the political issues involved with China's military modernization and the cross-strait balance
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-05
China's WMD Foot in the Greater Middle East's Door
"Middle East Review of International Affairs"
A paper examining China's efforts to pursue WMD-related programmes in the greater Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-06
Here There Be Dragons: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Center For Defense Information
This article examines the nature and purpose of The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Central Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-07
Global Water Futures
CSIS and Sandia National Laboratories
A 134-page U.S. paper exploring the international dimensions of water, focusing on U.S. policy formulation and the impact of technology
Climate Change & Environment, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-07
Northeast Asia: Obstacles to Regional Integration: The Interests of the European Union
Center for European Integration Studies
This 57-page German discussion paper analyzes the obstacles to Northeast Asian regional integration
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-08
Russia, the EU and the Common Neighbourhood
Centre for European Reform
An 8-page essay concerning the relationships between Russia, the EU and the countries forming a common neighbourhood between them
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-10-12
Friends or Family?
Finnish Institute of International Affairs
A 57-page report containing Finnish, Lithuanian and Polish perspectives on the EU's policy towards Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-13
What To Do About Russia
Hoover Institution
An article proposing the outline for a U.S. policy towards Russia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-17
UE Crisis: What Opportunities for Russia?
French Institute of International Relations
This 19-page paper deals with Russia's interaction with European political and economic life
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-18
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
International Engagement in Failed States: Choices and Trade-Offs
Danish Institute for International Affairs
This 44-page Danish working paper offers an overview of the debate on how to deal with failed states
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-24
Chinese National Security: Decisionmaking Under Stress
Strategic Studies Institute
A 253-page report of a U.S. conference studying China's behaviour in conditions of tension and stress
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-28
Natural Allies? Regional Security in Asia and Prospects for Indo-American Strategic Cooperation
Strategic Studies Institute
This 200-page monograph explores the strategic and policy ramifications of the projection of U.S. military power into Central Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-28
Preventing the Next Cold War: A View from Beijing
Foreign Policy Centre
A 44-page report spelling out the dangers inherent in a state of open geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-11-02
Fragile Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
An article focusing on the fragility of the India-Pakistan peace process
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-02
Ten Years Euro-Mediterranean Partnership: Defining European Interests for the Next Decade
Center for European Integration Studies
This 103-page discussion paper comprises a number of articles addressing the future challenges for the EU's Mediterranean policy
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-03
Northeast Asia: Obstacles to Regional Integration
Center for European Integration Studies
A 57-page discussion paper identifying the obstacles to a potential Northeast Asian regionalisation process and offering proposals for a European policy towards the region
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-03
EU and Ukraine: Looking for a New Partnership and Cooperation in Europe's Neighbourhood
EastWest Institute
An 8-page report on a conference held to discuss the future of the relationship between Ukraine and the European Union
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-08
Policy Options for German Future Government
German Council on Foreign Relations
An 8-page bulletin containing articles dealing with German-Russian relations, demographic challenges facing the two countries, and the situation in the Ukraine
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-08
France's Africa Policy at a Turning Point
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 4-page commentary on France's restructuring of its security policy in sub-Saharan Africa
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-11-08
Geopolitics, Grand Strategy and the Bush Doctrine
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies - Singapore
A 31-page working paper criticising the Bush doctrine and its formulation of a "Global War on Terror"
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-11-17
The Coming East Asia Summit: A Thirty-Point Agenda
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
A 3-page commentary on the opportunities for the East Asia Summit
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-11-17
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
A Decade of Chinese Arms Control: A Survey of Progress Ahead of Bush's Visit to China
Center for Nonproliferation Studies
A 7-page U.S. paper tracing a decade of progress by China in nonproliferation and arms control
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-23
The EU Needs a Policy on Belarus
Centre for European Reform
An article asserting that the EU lacks a credible policy for promoting economic and political reform in Belarus
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-28
Iran's Influence in Iraq
Congressional Research Service
A 6-page U.S. report assessing the nature and extent of Iranian influence in Iraq
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-11-29
Bosnia: Overview of Issues Ten Years After Dayton
Congressional Research Service
This 6-page U.S. report provides an overview of prominent current issues concerning Bosnia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-11-29
Simmering Fire in Asia: Averting Sino-Japanese Strategic Conflict
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
This 8-page U.S. policy brief analyzes the underlying strategic dynamics of recent events damaging Sino-Japanese relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-01
World Weary
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
This article analyzes trends in U.S. public opinion regarding the country's foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-01
Behind the Bamboo Curtain: Chinese Leadership, Politics and Policy
Carnegie Endowment for World Peace and China Vitae
Papers given at a U.S. conference analyzing how the Chinese leadership deals with issues, divides power, manages internal tensions and views the world (single page linking to all papers)
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-01
Back from the Brink: A Strategy for Iraq
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
An 8-page policy brief advocating that the U.S. should use a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq as leverage to achieve agreement between Sunnis, Shias and Kurds
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-01
Iran: Tehran's Nuclear Recklessness and the U.S. Response
Council on Foreign Relations
Testimony to (U.S.) House Committee on the threat posed by Iran's nuclear activities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-01
China's Quest for Asia
Hoover Institution
A U.S. article discussing China's increasing significance as a strategic power in Asia
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-12-03
Making Democracy Stick
Hoover Institution
A U.S. article examining the difficulties facing democracy promotion
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-03
The Big Four Alliance; The New Bush Strategy
American Enterprise Institute
A U.S. article commenting on an emerging coalition sponsored by the Bush administration
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-05
European Infopolitik: Developing EU Public Diplomacy Strategy
Foreign Policy Centre
A report examining a range of issues concerning how the EU projects itself to the publics of third countries
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-06
Lebanon: Managing the Gathering Storm
Crisis Group
A 38-page report describing the steps that international and domestic actors should take to help sustain Lebanon's fragile stability
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-07
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
Directions in China's Foreign Relations: Implications for East Asia and Australia
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 89-page Australian paper surveys major issues in China's foreign relations, with special emphasis on China's relations with and role in East Asia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-07
Realism and Idealism: US Policy toward Saudi Arabia, from the Cold War to Today
U.S. Army War College
A 15-page essay analyzing US policy toward Saudi Arabia during the Cold War and developing a strategy for the future
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-10
Why the United States Should Robustly Suppport pan-African Organisations
U.S. Army War College
This 18-page U.S. article presents a rationale for why it should be U.S. policy to support pan-African sub-regional organisations that seek to have Africans help themselves
International Development, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-10
More than Humanitarianism: A strategic U.S. Approach Toward Africa
Council on Foreign Relations
A 163-page independent task force report arguing that Africa is becoming more central to the U.S. and the rest of the world in ways transcending humanitarian interests
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-11
Turkey's No Casual Dining
American Enterprise Institute
A U.S. article on political repression in Turkey, and how the U.S. should respond
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-13
Azerbaijan's 2005 Legislative Elections: Outcome and Implications for U.S. Interests
Congressional Research Service
A 6-page U.S. report discussing Azerbaijan's democratization process
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-13
East Asian Institutionalism: Where Do We Go Now?
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
A 3-page commentary on East Asian multilateral institutions viewed from the perspective of security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-15
International Aid for North Korea: Sustainable Effects or a Waste of Resources?
Nautilus Institute
A U.S. essay considering the case for continued financial support to North Korea
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-16
Cyprus: Entering Another Stalemate?
Royal Institute of International Affairs
This 8-page briefing paper assesses the likelihood of a solution to the Cyprus problem
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-12-21
Going to War with the Allies You Have: Allies, Counterinsurgency, and the War on Terrorism
Strategic Studies Institute
A 47-page U.S. monograph urging Washington to recognise that some of its allies in the war or terror are often the source of counterinsurgency problems
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-22
Israel: The Test of the West?
Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
An 18-page lecture exploring the concept of "The West", and its implications for relations between Europe, the U.S. and Israel
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-22
The Imperative for Action
United States Institute for Peace
A 49-page update of the report of the task force created to assess the extent to which the UN is fulfilling the purposes stated in its charter
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-23
Ethiopia and Eritrea: Preventing War
Crisis Group
This 27-page report urges the principal international actors to re-engage so as to prevent a new war between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-24
The Middle East Peace Talks
Congressional Research Service
A 19-page U.S. updated issue brief summarizing the status of Middle East peace talks
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-01-02
The End of the West? Conclusions
Center for Transatlantic Foreign and Security Policy Studies
This 35-page draft chapter is to conclude a book exploring the deep structure of the transatlantic relationship
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-03
America Europe Russia: Partners or Competitors?
EastWest Instiute and Club of 3
This 13-page report summarizes the third Ameurus conference held to discuss the strategic relationships between the U.S., Europe and Russia against a rapid change in the international landscape
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-01-09
Power Changes Hands in Warsaw, Change of Course in Foreign Policy?
German Institute for Security and International Affairs
This 8-page German paper examines whether the recent change of government in Poland presages a change in its foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-01-09
Counterfeit, Drugs and Human Rights: Six Parties at an Impasse?
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 4-page German commentary on the decision by the Bush administration to address Pyongyang's criminal activities and human rights violations, and its potential to cause a crisis in the Six Party Talks
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-01-09
Russia and Turkey in the Caucasus: Moving Together to Preserve the Status Quo
IFRI
This 21-page French paper examines Russia and Turkey's new relationship and its implications for the South Caucasus and the EU's "Neighbourhood Policy"
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-16
The East Asia Summit: Much Ado About Nothing - So Far
Stimson Center
A U.S. essay commenting on the foreign policy implications of the East Asia Summit
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-01-18
The OSCE in Search of a Meaningful Agenda
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
This 8-page article explores the debate on the future of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-01-18
American Efforts at Promoting Regime Change in the Soviet Union and then Russia: Lessons Learned
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
A 52-page U.S. working paper examining the limited success of U.S. policy in fostering regime change in the USSR/Russia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-01-27
U.S.-U.K. Relations at the Start of the 21st Century
Strategic Studies Institute
This 225-page book examines the endurance of the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-01-27
Democratization, Eoropeanization and Regionalization Beyond the European Union: Search for Empirical Evidence
European Integration Online
This 30-page paper offers a viewpoint on transnational regionalization between Europe and the regions of Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-30
Saudi Arabia and Iraq: Oil, Religion and an Enduring Rivalry
United States Institute of Peace
A 16-page U.S. report examining relations between Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the U.S.
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-01
The Impact of United States Sanctions on the Myanmar Garment Industry
Institute of Development Economics
This 42-page Japanese discussion paper eveluates the impact of U.S. sanctions on the Myanmar garment industry and identifies those most affected by the sanctions
Economic Policy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-02
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
The Lessons of International Cooperation in Counterterrorism
Center for Strategic and International Studies
A 13-page U.S. paper arguing that international cooperation is key to developing a sustainable counterterrorism strategy and avoiding tension between the Western and Muslim worlds
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-08
Security Implications of Russian Energy Policies
Centre for European Policy Studies
A policy brief putting the recent "gas war" between Ukraine and Russia into its recent historical perspective
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-09
Spreading Democracy: A Shared Transatlantic Goal or a Dangerous Apple of Discord?
Cicero Foundation
A 7-page lecture addressing how the U.S. administration's programme for spreading democracy will affect transatlantic relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-02-10
U.S. Aid to the Palestinians
Congressional Research Service
A 6-page paper reviewing U.S. aid to the Palestinians and the possible implications of Hamas' recent electoral success on U.S. aid
Foreign Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-02-13
Mexico's Importance and Multiple Relationships with the United States
Congressional Research Service
A 17-page report provides information on the importance of Mexico to U.S. interests and catalogues the many ways that Mexico and the U.S. interact
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-13
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
In the Aftermath of the Palestinian Parliamentary Elections: How to Deal with Hamas?
German Institute for International Politics and Security
A 4-page German essay discussing how the EU should deal with a politically-empowered Hamas
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-02-14
Iran Before the Security Council? German Perspectives and Goals
German Institute for International Politics and Security
This 4-page essay outlines the German standpoint on the Iranian nuclear crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-14
Merkel's Fuzzy Foreign Policy Agenda
German Marshall Fund of the United States
A 5-page assessment of the likely nature of Germany's foreign policy under Chancellor Merkel
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-14
America
"Europe's World"
An 8-page article charting the decline in transatlantic amity
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-17
Kosovo: The Challenge of Transition
Crisis Group
A 43-page report outlining what the international community must do to create a stable Kosovo
Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-02-17
Recent Developments in Taiwan: Politics in Command - But at What Cost?
Stimson Center
An article analysing the likely political fallout of recent statements by Taiwan's President Chen
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-02-21
World War IV as Fourth-Generation Warfare
Hoover Institution
This paper attempts to define a common conceptual basis for a U.S. defence strategy with the aim of improving interagency coordination
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-21
Of Power and Providence
Hoover Institution
This paper uses a historical perspective to explain the changing relationship between the United States and the European Union
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-02-21
International Regime Building in Southeast Asia: ASEAN Cooperation Against the Illicit Trafficking and Abuse of Drugs
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
A 31-page working paper analysing whether an international regime against the trafficking and abuse of drugs has been established in Southeast Asia
Drug Abuse, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-21
Taiwan's Identity Challenge
Lowy Institute for International Policy
An article analysing the tensions between Taiwan's uniquely dependent geo-strategic position and its nation-building quest
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-23
Is Future Conflict with China Avoidable?
Independent Institute
A 28-page report proposing that the U.S. reduce its military power in Asia to reduce the risk of a conflict with China
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-25
Putin's Foreign Policy Toward Syria
"Middle East Review of International Affairs"
This 10-page article examines developments in Russian-Syrian relations during the Putin presidency
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-03-06
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
Russia's Wrong Direction: What the United States Can and Should Do
Council on Foreign Relations
The 92-page report of an independent US task force examining problems concerning the governance of Russia and US-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-10
The Cyprus Stalemate: What Next?
Crisis Group
This 40-page report considers the best way to restart the reunification process in Cyprus
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-03-10
Beijing and Washington Must Work Together for Long-Term Peace in the Taiwan Strait
Brookings Institution
A commentary proposing an agreed Washington-Beijing response to Pres. Chen's provocative stance over the Taiwan Strait
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-16
The EU's Arkward Neighbour: Time for a New Policy on Belarus
Centre for European Reform
A 6-page policy brief urging the EU to adopt a new policy towards Belarus
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-03-17
Russia's Iran Policy: Global and Regional Objectives, Political and Economic Interests
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
This 4-page German commentary analyzes Russia's policy motivations in respect of Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-03-22
Myanmar and the Argument for Engagement: A Clash of Contending Moralities?
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
This 47-page Singaporean working paper proposes a policy consisting of diplomatic pressure and targeted engagement for resolving the crisis in Myanmar
Foreign Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-23
A New Chapter in Indo-US Relations?
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the changing relationship between India and the US
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-03-23
Energy in a Changing World
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
This 38-page lecture examines the prospects for energy security in the future
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-03-26
'Boffins' and 'Buffoons': Different Strains of Thought in Russia's Strategic Thinking
Chatham House
A 7-page briefing paper analyzing different strains of strategic thinking in Russia today
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-03-27
Pakistan's Foreign Policy Under Musharraf: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Chatham House
This 9-page briefing paper discusses the conflicting issues influencing the formulation of Pakistan's foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-03-27
EU-US Risk Policy in the European Neighbourhood: The Cases of Moldova and Georgia
Center for Transatlantic Foreign and Security Policy Studies
A 24-page German paper examining the attempt to develop a common transatlantic risk policy in respect of Moldova and Georgia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-03-27
From Neighbourhood to Integration Policy: Are There Concrete Alternatives to Enlargement?
Centre for European Policy Studies
A policy brief exploring the merits of the European Neighbourhood Policy
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-04-05
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
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
Iron Troikas: The New Threat from the East
Strategic Studies Institute
A 76-page US study explaining how the Russian leadership has exploited its energy assets to advance its security interests in the East Baltic Sea region
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-06