Foreign Policy
Diversity as a Foreign Policy Asset
German Marshall Fund of the United States
This 31-page paper urges Europe to follow the US example and ensure that demographic changes are reflected in the makeup of governments, foreign policy and foreign services
Foreign Policy, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2006-07-07
Does Israel Belong in the EU and NATO?
Hoover Institution
This U.S. article considers whether Israel should reconsider its relationship with the core Euro-Atlantic community institutions of NATO and the EU
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-02-02
Double Win in EU-Russia Relations – Roadmap for a New PCA
CAP
A 4-page German policy paper arguing that the EU as well as Russia should now avail the opportunity to agree on a new Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in order to set a new legal framework for their cooperation
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-02
Dr. Ali Al-Dabbagh's Iraq-based Formula for Regional Cooperation
USIP
A description of a far-reaching regional initiative to increase economic and strategic cooperation in the Middle East
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-26
Drift to War
ORG
This 4-page UK security briefing focuses on the prospect of a US-Iran conflict
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-12
Dual Dilemmas: U.S. Policy Options for the Israeli-Palestinian Predicament
Brookings Institute
A memo examining the US policy options in respect of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-05-23
E.U.-Russia Relations: Interests and Value - A European Perspective
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
This 40-page paper examines E.U.-Russian relations from a European perspective, focusing on how the issue of "common values" has figured in the relationship
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-13
East Asia Community Building: Time for the United States to Get on Board
CSIS
A 17-page study urging the US to adopt an active policy toward community building in East Asia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-11
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
East Asian Regional Architecture: New Economic and Security Arrangements and U.S. Policy
CRS
This 42-page US report describes the emerging East Asian regional architecture in the form of trade, financial and poilitical arrangements
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-31
East of the Middle East: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and U.S. Security Implications
CDI
A 9-page U.S. article describing how the policies and agendas of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation freuquently clash with those of the US
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-22
Eastern Fronts
American Prospect Online
A commentary on the East Asia policy of the U.S.
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-24
Economic and Political Relations After the EU Enlargement: The Visegrad Countries and Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova
Institute for World Economics
The papers in these 52-page conference proceedings address the issues that will influence the political and economic development of the new Central European member states of the EU and their Eastern neighbours
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-20
Economic Implications of a "Bold Switchover" in DPRK Security Policy
American Enterprise Institute
This 17-page U.S. paper examines the economic potential for North Korea of a dramatic policy shift to "defence sufficiency"
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-21
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
Egypt in Transition
CRS
This 19-page US report provides a brief overview of the transition underway in Egypt and information on U.S. foreign aid to Egypt
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-09-28
Egypt in Transition
CRS
A 25-page US report providing a brief overview of the transition underway in Egypt and information on U.S. foreign aid to Egypt
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-09-12
Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
This 31-page updated report provides an overview of Egyptian politics and current issues in US-Egyptian relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-09-04
Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 34-page US updated report providing an overview of Egyptian politics and current issues in US-Egyptian relations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-02
Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 32-page US report providing an overview of U.S.-Egyptian relations, Egyptian politics, and U.S. foreign aid to Egypt
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-07
Egypt–Israel–United States: Problems on the Horizon?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the direction of relations between Egypt, Israel and the US
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-05-17
Egypt’s View of the Threat: Iran – Hizbollah – Hamas
INSS
An Israeli article on Egypt-Iran relations
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-26
Election 2008 and the Future of Cross-Strait Relations
Hoover Institution
This 29-page US essay considers how Taiwan's 2008 presidential election is likely to affect cross-strait relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-17
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
Elections in the Republic of Korea: Foreign Policy Alternatives Under New Leadership
FPRI
A US essay assessing the future direction of US-South Korean relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-03
Elections, Political Transitions and Foreign Policy in East Asia
FPRI
Report of a US conference examining the impact of elections and political transitions on foreign policy in East Asia
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-24
Eliminating Nuclear Threats: A Practical Agenda for Global Policymakers
CEIP
This 332-page US report outlines practical policy options designed to make progress on today’s proliferation challenges, produce positive outcomes at the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, ensure the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and move to a world free of nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-02-06
Empty Words: Saudi Blustering and US-Saudi Realities
BESA
A 3-page Israeli commentary on US-Saudi relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-03
Enabling Kurdish Illusions
AEI
A US commentary warning of the dangers of promoting ethnic federalism for Iraq, with special reference to Kurdish aspirations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-12
End-State Afghanistan
Egmont
This 31-page Belgian paper aims to return to the core of crisis management in Afghanistan and stimulate a broad debate about a grand strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-30
End-State Afghanistan: A European Perspective
Egmont
This 4-page Belgian security brief on the importance of the forthcoming international conference on Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-11-25
Endgame for Palestine
FPRI
A US essay examining the US Administration's latest effort to secure a resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-31
Endgame or Game End? The OSCE Minsk Group and the Resolution of the Karabakh Conflict
ADA
An Azerbaijani article on the contribution of the OSCE Minsk Group to the resolution of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Karabakh and other occupied territories
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-04
Ends, Means, and Meaning
A Belgian article claiming that the EU lacks a clear strategic narrative
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-10-13
Energy as a Tool of Foreign Policy
ADA
An Azerbaijani commentary on the interplay between foreign policy and energy supplies
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-13
Energy Empire: Oil, Gas and Russia's Revival
Foreign Policy Centre
A 38-page report tracing the transformation of Russia from defunct military superpower to energy superpower
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-07
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
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
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
Engaging Islamists and Promoting Democracy: A Preliminary Assessment
USIP
This 16-page US report examines the experiences of US democracy promotion in Morocco, Jordan and Yemen
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-07
Engaging Pakistan: Getting the Balance Right
CEIP
This 8-page US policy brief proposes a strategy for the US to pursue in respect of Pakistan
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-09-05
Engaging Syria? Lessons from the French Experience
Crisis Group
A 16-page policy briefing drawing practical lessons based on France's attempts to engage Syria, while offering creative ideas as to how Paris may consolidate what remains a still tenuous initiative.
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-20
Engaging Syria? U.S. Constraints and Opportunities
Crisis Group
This 38-page report on the prospects for US-Syrian engagement focuses on the need for a prudent, progressive approach that first rebuilds ties and restores confidence
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-12
Engaging Ukraine in 2009
Brookings Institution
This 30-page paper briefly discusses U.S. interests in a successful Ukraine and describes four key challenges currently facing Kyiv. It then discusses in more detail the above policy recommendations for strengthening U.S.-Ukrainian relations and for helping Ukraine to meet these challenges and continue its transformation into a modern, successful European democracy.
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-24
Engaging with Russia: The Next Phase
Trilateral Commission
A 185-page report examining how the Russian Federation is developing in the post-Soviet Era and the challenges it faces
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-22
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
Ensuring that China Rises Peacefully
Clingendael
This 2-page Dutch article deals with China's new assertiveness
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-01-27
Ethiopia and Eritrea: Allergic to Persuasion?
Chatham House
A 12-page UK paper examining the differing approaches of Ethiopia and Eritrea to diplomacy and the challenges that this poses to the international community
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-07
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
EU and Recent Events in the Southern Mediterranean
INSS
An Israeli analysis considering the EU’s contribution to the turmoil in the Middle East and the opportunities it may have missed in preventing it, pan-systemic conclusions that may be drawn in response to the changes the region now faces, and the ramifications of possible changes on Israel’s relations with the EU.
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-03-16
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
EU at 25 - Shaping the Future
German Council on Foreign Relations
An analysis of the future of the European Union in terms of its structure and its place as a world power
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-06-18
EU Eastern Partnership: Fine, but what about Russia?
Bertelsmann Stiftung
An 8-page German paper assessing the EU's Eastern Partnership
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-08
EU Foreign Policy Perspectives: A Call for the Revival of the Weimar Triangle
SWP
An 8-page German commentary arguing for closer foreign and security policy coordination between Germany, Poland and France
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-07
EU Global Power? Reflections on the European Security and Defence Policy
DIIS
This 34-page Danish report considers the global power of the EU in the aftermath of the failed referenda in France and the Netherlands
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-03
EU-Russia Relations: A Regrettable Continuation
Robert Schuman Foundation
An 8-page French paper examining the state of EU-Russia relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-24
EU-Russia Relations: Toward a Way Out of Depression
IFRI, CSIS
This 23-page report aims to shed light on the current disagreements between the EU and Russia to find a way out of the current depression
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-04
EU-Turkey Negotiations: Still in the "Cyprus Impasse"
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the impasse in the accession negotiations between the EU and Turkey created by a deadlock over Cyprus
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-01
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
Europe and America: Managing the 21st Century's Agenda
DGAP
The 41-page report of an international conference held in Germany to explore a wide range of current transatlantic issues
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-04
Europe and America's Debate about Foreign Policy
CER
A European commentary on how US and European foreign policy are likely to interrelate in the future
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-01
Europe and Angola: The Case for Deeper Engagement
ISS
An analysis of Angola's growing significance for Europe
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-09-29
Europe and the Gulf Region: Towards a New Horizon
CAPR et al.
A 36-page discussion paper on developing relations between the EU and the GCC countries
Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-07-06
Europe and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Oxford Research Group
This 5-page briefing paper argues for an active E.U. role in promoting a genuine two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2005-01-02
Europe and the Mediterranean: Eyeing Other Shores
Chatham House
A 3-page UK article arguing that Pres. Sarkozy's scheme for a Union for the Mediterranean is flawed
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-13
Europe and the Middle East
Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
The 67-page report of a conference held to discuss various aspects of European-Middle East relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-07-22
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
Europe, The United States, and Middle Eastern Democracy: Repairing the Breach
Brookings Institution
This 34-page US paper looks beyond the highly charged, Iraq-related deterioration in the transatlantic relationship between the US and the European Union in order to assess the real similarities and differences in the two actors’ democracy promotion strategies in the Middle East.
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-03
Europe: Nice Location, Shame about the Neighbours
Europe's World
An article arguing that Europe’s biggest challenge in coming decades is how it will get along with the Islamic world, and warns that Europe needs to shake off its habitual passivity on the Palestinian issue
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-12-18
European Defense Reform: The Beginning of the Beginning
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
A 4-page U.S. commentary on the weakness of Europe's defence posture, with proposals for steps to improve it
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-20
European Foreign and Security Policy: Challenges and Opportunities for the German EU Presidency
SWP
An 87-page collection of 16 essays on the foreign and security issues likely to be salient during the German EU Presidency
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-25
European Foreign Policy Scorecard 2012
ECFR
The European Foreign Policy Scorecard 2012 is a 150-page evaluation of Europe’s performance in pursuing its interests and promoting its values in the world
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2012-02-21
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
European Neighbourhood Digest - June 2005
EastWest Institute
This 12-page digest focuses on the dormant conflicts in the newly-independent states to the east of the EU's boundaries.
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-06-23
European Perspectives on the New American Foreign Policy Agenda
ISS Europa
This 44-page report highlights what it considers to be the major political event of 2009: the election of President Barack Obama and the impact that the change in the American administration will have on the world
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-13
Europe's Foreign and Security Policy Adrift: Strengthening the Role of the EU-3
SWP
This 4-page German commentary asserts that the current lack of political cohesion on European foreign policies can only truly change if the forerunners of European foreign and security policy – Germany, France and the United Kingdom – align their global interests
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-12-06
Europe's Power to Lead
Project Syndicate
An article on Europe's potential for contributing to global power politics
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-05
Europe's Uncertain Pursuit of Middle East Reform
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 20-page paper outlining the E.U.'s Middle Eastern policy during the 1990s and since 9/11, identifying the distinctive features of the European approach and offering suggestions for strengthening E.U. strategy in the Middle East
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-07-06
Europe's Vital Role Will Be to Defuse U.S.-China Tensions
Europe's World
A commentary on Europe's future role as mediator between the US and China
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-06-13
Evaluating the Reset: Is It Time for a Pause?
CFR
A US House testimony assessing the state of US-Russia relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-07-11
Evaluating U.S. Policy in Colombia
IRC Americas Program
This 16-page U.S. policy report re-evaluates U.S. interests in Colombia and discusses whether those interests are best served by Plan Colombia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-06-14
Evolving India-China Relations
Institute of Peace & Conflict Studies - New Delhi
Brief report of a panel discussion on issues bearing on relations between the two countries
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-03-17
Facing China's Rise: Guidelines for an EU Strategy
ISS-EU
This 129-page report analyses aspects of China's domestic transformation and its evolving international relations to provide guidelines for the development of effective EU strategic thinking on China
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-01-31
Facing Up to the Conflict in Colombia
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
This 3-page analysis aims to pinpoint the root cause of the conflict in Colombia
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-02-24
Fallujah and its Aftermath
Oxford Research Group
A 5-page commentary on the consequences of the U.S. Fallujah offensive in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-02
False Hopes
Nixon Center
A US article commenting on China's failure to impose robust economic penalties against the newest nuclear proliferators, North Korea and Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-18
False Premises, Sound Principles: The Way Forward in EU-Russian Relations
FIIA
This 7-page Finnish briefing paper proposes a strategy for the EU to follow in its relations with Russia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-07
Fear of Democracy or Revolution: The Reaction to Andijon
Brookings Institution
A 15-page article commenting on a deep-rooted crisis in Uzbekistan
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-06-13
Fidel's Final Victory
CFR
A 6-page article assessing Cuba's future without Castro and implications for US policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-01
Financial Warfare
FPRI
A US article tracing the development and nature of financial warfare
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-10
Finnish Foreign Policy: An Analysis
FIIA
An essay explaining the basis of Finnish foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-28
Five Scenarios for the Iran Crisis
IFRI
A 30-page essay exploring five broad pathways by which Iran and the international community can try to resolve the nuclear standoff
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-04
Five Years of President Putin: An Assessment
Foreign Policy Centre
A 10-page report of a conference held to assess President Putin's five years in power
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-05-12
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
For a More Active EU in the Middle East
Egmont
This 31-page Belgian paper examines transatlantic relations and the strategic implications of Europe's engagement with Iran, Lebanon and Israel-Palestine
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-07
For a More Progressive Transatlantic Agenda
FRIDE
A 7-page Spanish paper urging the EU and US to adopt a more progressive, engaged agensda
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-07
For a New Iran Policy
CER
An article proposing a new approach for the West to deal with Iran's nuclear programme
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-25
Forceful Engagement: Rethinking the Role of Military Power in US Global Policy
Project on Defense Alternatives
This 16-page report reviews and critiques the evolving role of force and the armed forces in US foreign and security policy since the end of the Cold War
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-10
Foreign Economic Policy for the new President
Institute for International Economics
A commentary arguing that the major global economic challenges facing the U.S. will be supporting globalization domestically, restoring the country's financial position, reviving trade liberalization and halting the manipulation of energy markets
Economic Policy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-04-18
Foreign Policy as Provocation
SWP
This 32-page German research paper assesses Venezuela's ability to build on its influence in South America to play an enduring leading role in the Western hemisphere and global politics
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-14