Foreign Policy
The Arab Democratic Wave: How the EU Can Seize the Moment
ISS
This 72-page European report examines how democratic uprisings in Arab states call for a radical shift in the way in which Euro-Mediterranean relations are formulated and conducted
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-06
The EU and China’s Engagement in Africa: The Dilemma of Socialisation
ISS
This occasional paper seeks to analyse the evolution of the conflict of norms and the conflict of interests between the EU and China in Africa as well as the interaction of norms and interests
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-08-17
Union for the Mediterranean: Building on the Barcelona Acquis
ISS
A 32-page report evaluating the challenges facing the Mediterranean and the EU's policy towards the region
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-08-10
The EU in Zimbabwe: What to do Now?
ISS
A 4-page opinion piece on how the EU might be effective in respect of Zimbabwe
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-17
A Strategy for EU Foreign Policy
ISS
This 86-page multi-author publication presents forecasts and perspectives on the European Union’s foreign policy strategy in the post-Lisbon Treaty context
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-22
The EU, Russia and the Neighbourhood
ISS
A 3-page analysis of EU-Russian relations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-12-17
The European Elections and Turkey
ISS
A 2-page opinion piece on European attitudes towards Turkish entry into the EU
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-15
"Eastern Partnership": Opening a New Chapter of Polish Eastern Policy and the European Neighbourhood Policy
ISP
A Polish paper presenting a Polish-Swedish initiative within the European Neighbourhood Policy
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-24
Russia Today: Neo-Imperialism and Crisis - The Polish Perspective
ISP
An 8-page Polish analysis of Polish-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-06
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
Iran’s Last Chance?
ISN
This blog explains how several factors heighten the strategic importance of the latest round of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program between Iran and the so-called “5+1” group
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-04-27
Karzai Visits the United States:
ISAS
This 5-page Singaporean brief comments on President Hamid Karzai’s four-day visit to the United States
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-28
Karzai's Balancing Act: Bringing 'China' In?
ISAS
A 9-page Singaporean analysis of China's interests in Afghanistan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-16
Audit of European Strategy
IRRI-KIIB
A 42-page collection of essays focusing on the need for the EU to become an effective liberal force in world politics
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-03
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
Bad News Makes Headlines: Security Challenges Posed by Pakistan
IPPR
This 7-page UK paper attempts to offer a balanced understanding of Pakistani politics and their implications for Western policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-25
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
Indo-US Nuclear Deal: Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones?
IPCS
A 6-page report assessing the status of the US-India nuclear agreement
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-23
Indo-US Strategic Partnership: Are We There Yet?
IPCS
An 8-page Indian issue brief examining the Indo-U.S. strategic relationship
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-01
Asia's Economic Transformation: India's Role in an Emerging International Order
IPCS
This 4-page Indian issue brief addresses the implications of Asia's economic transformation for the international order and India's role in it
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-04
Alternative Strategies towards China: Charting India’s Course for the Next Decade
IPCS
A 4-page Indian issue brief asssessing furure Indo-Chinese relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-10
Af-Pak Strategy: A Survey of Literature
IPCS
A 13-page Indian literature reviewaiming to analyzethe ongoing debate on the Af-Pak strategy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-21
Long View from Delhi: Defining India’s Grand Strategy
IPCS
The 12-page report of a conference held to discuss a grand strategy for India
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-07
Indo-Japanese Relations in the Era of Asian Regional Integration
IPCS
A 5-page report of a conference held to examine the developing relationship between India and Japan
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-05
Indo-US Civilian Nuclear Cooperation: Reprocessing Issue Reconstructed
IPCS
This 4-page Indian issue brief addresses the issues relating to nuclear reprocessing
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-13
Nuclear Iran: From Confrontation to Cooperation?
IPCS
This 4-page Indian essay discusses Iran’s nuclear strategy and the assessments of the international community which is trying to halt the problem of Iran’s ambiguous nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-01-13
The Middle East: Fragility and Crisis
IPA
This 21-page working paper examines the challenges to human and international security emanating from the Midle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-10
NATO's Istanbul Summit: Alliance Under a Cloud
International Institute for Strategic Studies
A 2-page article commenting on the results of NATO's Istanbul summit and the future of the organisation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29
The Pentagon Eyes China's Military
International Institute for Strategic Studies
An article commenting on the implications to be drawn from the Pentagon's latest report on Chinese military power
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-08-29
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
America, India and Pakistan
International Institute for Strategic Studies
A commentary on Washington's newly-developed policy towards assisting both India and Pakistan
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-04-22
China
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Commentary on the recent change in China's military leadership
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-13
Iraq's Constitution: Breakthrough overshadowed by violence
International Institute for Strategic Studies
A 2-page article from "Strategic Comments", analysing agreement on Iraq's provisional constitution, the contemporaneous terrorist activity and the challeges for US policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-03-06
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
Sudan's Dual Crises: Refocusing on IGAD
International Crisis Group
A 12-page briefing paper urging the international community to support a successful conclusion to negotiations between the Sudanese government and the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-06
Colombia's Borders: The Weak Link in Uribe's Security Policy
International Crisis Group
A 38-page report highlighting the need for Colombia to engage fully with its neighbours if it is to solve its internal security problems
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-27
What Can the U.S. Do in Iraq?
International Crisis Group
This 29-page paper offers proposals as to how the U.S. may salvage the situation in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-23
Moldova: Regional Tensions over Transdniestria
International Crisis Group
A 40-page exposition of the current Moldovan conflict
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-06-21
Tajikistan's Politics: Confrontation or Consolidation?
International Crisis Group
A 24-page briefing on the current political situation in Tajikistan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-05-20
Increasing Europe's Stake in the Andes
International Crisis Group
A 16-page briefing paper urging the E.U. to engage more effectively in the increasingly unstable Andean region, to complement U.S. efforts
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2004-06-17
Azerbaijan: Turning Over A New Leaf?
International Crisis Group
A 44-page report on the political situation in Azerbaijan, with recommendations for action by the international community
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-05-14
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
What is Brazil Doing in Haiti?
Interhemispheric Resource Center
A 2-page commentary on the implications of Brazil's intervention in Haiti
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-07-14
Latin America Shifts to the Center Left
Interhemispheric Resource Center
This commentary notes a broad shift to the left in Latin America as the U.S. moves towards the political right
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-02
The Next Four Years: A Political Forecast
Interhemispheric Resource Center
An 8-page U.S. policy briefing that forecasts the policy directions and international implications of the new U.S. administration
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-18
Pakistan-China Relations: Recent Developments
Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
An 11-page Indian report on relations between China and Pakistan during the first half of 2006 and the significance of developments between the two states
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-18
Iran's Nuclear Programme and Policy: A Report
Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
A 5-page Indian report offering an overview of Iran's security environment and examining the challenges and opportunities for Iran's nuclear programme and policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-06-18
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
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
Addressing the Iranian Nuclear Option
Institute of International Affairs
This 11-page article argues that the international community must re-engage with Iran in order to bring about a positive change in the direction of its nuclear policy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-11
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
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
Maritime Disputes in the South China Sea: Strategic and Diplomatic Status Quo
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies - Singapore
A 27-page working paper describing the strategic and diplomatic status of maritime disputes in the South China Sea
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-09-19
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
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
Deducing India's Grand Strategy of Regional Hegemony from Historical and Conceptual Perspectives
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
A 73-page working paper assessing whether India will seek to achieve regional hegemony
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-04-22
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
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
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
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
Malaysia and the United States: Rejecting Dominance, Embracing Engagement
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies
A 36-page working paper explaining Malaysia-U.S. relations in terms of national interests
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-01-19
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
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
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
Peace Accord in Sudan: Good News for People or Oil Companies?
Institute for Policy Studies
A 2-page commentary examining the relationship between oil and conflict in Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-16
Paths Diverging? The Next Decade in the US-Japan Security Alliance
Institute for International Policy Studies
This 62-page policy paper addresses how the two countries need to adapt to changing circumstances to maintain the alliance
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-02-18
Beyond "Better Than Ever": Japanese Independence and the Future of U.S.-Japan Relations
Institute for International Policy Studies
A 91-page policy paper analysing the changing nature of the US-Japan relationship on three levels, domestic, regional and global
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-03
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
Political Fences and Bad Neighbours: North Korea Policy Making in Japan and Implications for the United States
Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis
A 49-page report considering how the US should try to influence relations between Japan and North Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-24
Update on Iran
INSS
An Israeli article reflecting on how the international community has reacted to the Iranian nuclear crisis in recent months
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-29
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Situation Assessment for 2008-2009
INSS
The results of a 12-page Israeli situation assessment designed to identify the development of local, regional, and global trends, assess their significance, and formulate foreign policy recommendations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-07
Shifting Tectonic Plates: Basic Assumptions on the Peace Process Revisited
INSS
An 18-page Israeli article examining whether basic assumptions adopted by Israel in the early 1990s are still valid, whether strategic turning points require that they be revisited, and what the implications are for Israeli policy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-07
Are the US and Turkey on a collision course?
INSS
An Israeli insight considering the connection between the potential Turkish intervention in Northern Iraq and the US resolution to recognise the mass killing of Armenians during WWI as genocide
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-15
The Palmer Report: Significance and Ramifications
INSS
An Israeli article on the significance and ramifications of the Palmer Report into the Gaza flotilla incident
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-09-09
Red Light, Green Light: Establishing US Levers of Pressure on Iran
INSS
An Israeli commentary on current US policy towards Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-13
Iran: The Course is Almost Run
INSS
An Israeli article on the state of international efforts to confront Iran's nuclear program
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-07-18
What Was - and Was Not - Agreed On in the Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations
INSS
An Israeli article spelling out the areas of agreement and disagreement in the Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-26
Israel's Policy Options
INSS
An Israeli policy brief considering the possibility of progress in the peace processes with Syria and with the Palestinians
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-20
The Arab Spring and Russian Policy in the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli comentary on current Russian policy towards the Middle East
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-20
A Nuclear Iran: What Does it Mean and What Can be Done?
INSS
A 91-page Israeli report examining possible scenarios for a Middle East that includes a nuclear-empowered Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-21
Iraq’s Reintegration into the Arab World
INSS
An Israeli article describing how Iraq is taking measured steps in order to reintegrate into the Arab world
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-20
Saudi Arabia: Redrawing the Map of Regional Alliances
INSS
An Israeli brief on trends in Saudi Arabia's regional policy
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-08-15
Arbitration on the Syrian Border
INSS
An Israeli policy brief advocating arbitration as a method of settling the Israeli-Syrian border dispute
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-21
Strategic Survey for Israel 2009
INSS
This 217-page volume presents thirteen analytical essays that dwell on Israel's strategic environment in the period under review. Focus is on how Israel's new government and the new US administration will affect the dilemmas and options facing Israel
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-23
Iraq and the United States: The Required Long Term Strategic Partnership
INSS
An Israeli article considering Iraq's future security needs
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-09-15
The Middle East Strategic Balance 2007-2008
INSS
Ten essays on Israel's current strategic environment (single page linking to each essay)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-21
The United States and Pakistan: Partnership in Crisis
INSS
An Israeli analysis of US-Pakistan relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-05-31
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
Behind the Crisis in the Caucasus
INSS
An Israeli article analyzing the background to the crisis in the Caucasus
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-09-23
Medvedev’s Visit to Syria: Restoring Russia’s Influence in the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the foreign policy implications of Medvedev's recent visit to Syria
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-16
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 Arab Reaction to Operation Cast Lead
INSS
An Israeli article analyzing the reaction in Arab countries to Israel's strike on Hamas in Gaza
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-07
Obama’s Afghanistan-Pakistan Policy: Challenges and Objectives
INSS
This 14-page Israeli essay examines the challenge confronting the US in the Afghanistan-Pakistan arena
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-03
Still No Outlet: Israel–Turkey Relations and the Turkish Referendum
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the state of Israel-Turkey relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-19
The Big Game: The Great Powers in Central Asia and the Caucasus
INSS
This 12-page Israeli essay surveys the contest underway between the major powers in Central Asia and the Caucasus, the geopolitical sphere adjacent to the Middle East that at once influences and is influenced by processes at work in the region
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-03
Ahmadinejad in Beirut: Reassessing the Islamic Republic's Influence in Lebanon
INSS
This Israeli commentary examines the implications of Ahmadinejad's Beirut visit to Lebanon-Iran relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-10-19
The New US Administration: Confusion and Indecision on Iran
INSS
An Israeli perspective on statements made by the new US Administration in respect of Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-02-20
Turkey in the Security Council: Goals and Dilemmas
INSS
An Israeli commentary on Turkey's mediating role in the regions adjoining it
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2008-11-11