Foreign Policy
Russia on the Eve of the G8 Summit
European Policy Centre
A 4-page policy brief proposing that the EU's relations with Russia should be based on a stance that strikes the right balance between rapprochement and distance
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-08-18
The 9-11 War Plus 5: Looking Back and Looking Forward at U.S.-Islamic World Relations
Brookings Institution
A 27-page analysis paper examining relations between the US and the Islamic world since 9-11 and defining the challenges for US policy in the years to come
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-22
Suspicions and Shared Interests: Seventh Dialogue on Sino-U.S. Relations
Pacific Forum CSIS
The 26-page report of a conference held to discuss Sino-U.S. relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-22
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
Recognising Iran as a Strategic Threat: An Intelligence Challenge of the United States
Permanent Select Comittee on Intelligence
A 29-page US report assessing the nature of threats posed by Iran to the United States
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-25
Culture and Deterrence
Foreign Policy Research Institute
A US essay considering the meaning of deterrence and how it operates
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-08-28
Territorial Disarmament in Northern Europe: The Epilogue of a Success Story?
SIPRI
A 72-page policy paper discussing the policy of military disengagement by the Nordic countries
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-29
The Future of Transatlantic Security Relations
Strategic Studies Institute
The 109-page report of a conference examining the key dimensions of the transatlantic security relationship
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-30
God's Country?
"Foreign Affairs"
This 7-page essay discusses the domestic and international implications of the growing political power of the evangelicals in the US
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-08-31
Solving the DPRK Problem: Regional Perspectives on the Korean Peninsula
Center for Contemporary Conflict
A special issue of "Strategic Insights" devoted to an assessment of North Korea and its policies (single page linking to each article)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-04
A Compact Between China and the European Union
Centre for European Reform
This 4-page article draws on ideas proposed by Sino-European sources for fostering fruitful co-operation on longer-term issues between Europe and China
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-09-06
The 9-11 War Plus 5: Looking Back and Looking Forward at U.S.-Islamic World Relations
Brookings Institution
This 27-page analysis paper covers US policy towards Islam since 9-11, and its future course
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-06
NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance
Congressional Research Service
This 24-page report comments on NATO's Afghan mission and on the implications for the future of the NATO Alliance
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-06
Containment with Chinese Characteristics: Beijing Hedges Against the Rise of India
American Enterprise Institute
This 9-page US paper argues that China is pursuing a containment strategy to restrict the emergence of India as a great power
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-08
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
Searching for a Strategy: The Bush-Roh Summit
Brookings Institution
A US article discussing the issues likely to be prominent in the forthcoming summit meeting between President Bush and Roh
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-12
What Role for South Coalitions in Global Governance? A South African View
Development and Peace Foundation
This 4-page paper discusses the role of recently-established informal South coalitions in global governance
Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-09-13
Will India Be a Better Strategic Partner than China?
NPEC
A 22-page paper examining the growing strategic relationship beteen the US and India
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-09-13
Iran: The Rise of a Regional Power
MERIA
An Israeli article analysing the growing influence of Iran in the Middle East
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-09-18
Japan's Relationship with its Neighbours: Back to the Future?
Stimson Center
This 10-page testimony examines the history of Japan's relationships with neighbouring countries, and assesses future directions
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-19
The Middle East After the Lebanon War
Stimson Center
A commentary on the possibilities for peace and stability in the Middle East following the conflict in Lebanon
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-19
Arab Gulf States: The Iran Complex
Stimson Center
An article explaining the stance of Gulf Arab states towards Iran
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-19
The Nature of the State in Afghanistan and Its Relations With Neighbouring Countries
IDE
A 20-page Japanese discussion paper examining Afghan relations with its neighbours
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-19
Israel; The War Against Hizballah and the Battle Against Hamas
Washington Institute
A 14-page address on Israel's strategy for dealing with its twin terrorist threats
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-23
Koizumi's Legacy: Japan's New Politics
Lowy Institute
This 10-page Australian analysis evaluates prime minister Koizumi's legacy for Japanese politics and international policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-26
What Can Public Diplomacy Achieve?
Clingendael
This Dutch discussion paper examines the possibilities and limitations of public diplomacy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-26
Securing and Fuelling China
Clingendael
A 103-page Dutch paper using the Chinese Kazakh oil pipeline as a case study to elaborate the rationale behind China's economic and political involvement in Central Asia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-27
U.S.-ROK Relations: Searching for a Vision
Pacific Forum CSIS
This 27-page paper examines the tensions besetting the US-ROK alliance
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-09-27
Understanding the Iran-Hezbollah Connection
United States Institute of Peace
A paper reporting on a panel held to evaluate Iran's role in the most recent Israel-Hezbollah fighting and in the political scene left in its wake
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-28
What Should the European Union Do About the Middle East?
CEPS
A 2-page policy brief on Europe's options for defusing conflict in the Middle East
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-02
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
Wider Europe: Nordic and Baltic Lessons to Post-Enlargement Europe
DIIS
A 147-page Danish report consisting of a collection of essays considering ramifications of European enlargement, with particular reference to the Nordic and Baltic regions
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-03
Contemporary Indian Views of Europe
Chatham House, Fondation Robert Schuman
A 65-page report giving Indian views of Europe's status in world affairs
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-04
Turkey and the EU: Four Scenarios: From Train Crash to Full Steam Ahead
Chatham House, Friends of Europe, LSE
This 52-page report discusses possible developments in EU-Turkish negotiations
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-04
Iran, Its Neighbours and the Regional Crises
Chatham House
This 52-page report seeks to shed light on what the regional crises illustrate about Iran's relations with its neighbours
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-04
Living Dangerously, Georgian Style
National Interest Online
A commentary on the current Russian-Georgian dispute, and its implications for US foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-06
Japan's Strategic Vision for Asia and its Partnership with Australia
ARC
A 13-page working paper on how Japan sees its own situation and future in the Asia-Pacific region
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-06
Dependent Nationalism in Contemporary Japan and its Implications for the Regional Order in the Asia Pacific
ARC
This 32-page working paper examines the nature of the recent surge of nationalism in Japan and analyses its possible impacts on on the process of regional integration in Asia Pacific
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-06
Arab Imperialism: The Tragedy of the Middle East
Begin-Sadat Center
This 36-page paper argues that the concept of a pan-Arab empire has exacerbated and prolonged the Israeli-Palestinian dispute
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-07
The Second Lebanon War
Begin-Sadat Center
A 6-page Israeli assessment of the Lebanon war and its consequences
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-07
Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations in the Post-9/11 Era
Carnegie Endowment
This 24-page paper examines the evolution of the situation in Afghanistan and current Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-11
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Changing the "Playing Field" in Central Asia
Carnegie Endowment
A 13-page testimony on the formation, substance and future of the Shanghai Cooperation Organiisation (SCO)
Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-10-11
The NATO Riga Summit
CSIS
A 4-page paper assessing the import of the forthcoming NATO summit in Riga for the transatlantic partnership
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-11
Brand China
FPC
This 30-page UK paper examines China's world image, its self-image and the implications of the misalignment between the two
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-17
The Case for Direct US Engagement with North Korea
Cicero Foundation
This 27-page paper urges the US to normalize its relations with North Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-18
Turkey's Foreign Policy in Turbulent Times
EUISS
A 112-page paper analyzing the twin sets of challenges facing Turkey
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-18
Strategic Nuances
China Institute of International Studies
A Chinese paper describing the growing relationship between Mongolia and Japan
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-18
Path to Prosperity
China Institute of International Studies
A Chinese commentary on Sino-Indian economic and political relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-18
The Promise Inherent in Nepal-China Relations
CIIS
Article urging Nepal to strengthen relations with China
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-18
Mr. Erdogan's Turkey
AEI
An article criticising US foreign policy for failing to face up to the Islamist threat to Turkey's secular state
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-23
Taiwan-U.S. Political Relations: New Strains and Changes
Congressional Research Service
A 35-page report tracing changes in Taiwan-U.S. relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-24
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
Remaking Alliances for the War on Terrorism
Brookings Institution
A 45-page US essay addressing US alliance dilemmas and the war on terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-10-30
North Korea's Nuclear Test and U.S.'s North Korea Policy
Brookings Institution
This 4-page paper examines how North Korea's nuclear test on October 9 is affecting US policy towards North Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-10-31
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
Abe and China: A New Opportunity
CSIS
A 2-page article assessing the prospects for improved relations between Japan and China
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-01
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
Japan and China: Reaching Reconciliation or Stuck in the Past?
Chatham House
An 8-page paper explaining current Sino-Japanese relations from a historical perspective
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-08
Iran, Its Neighbours and the Regional Crises
Chatham House
This 52-page report comprises a series of contributions on Iran's regional role and its involvement in regional crises
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-08
The Case for Alliances
FSI Stanford
A 6-page US article examining The United States' need for strategic alliances
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-08
An Unlikely Match or a Marriage in the Making? EU-GCC Relations in a Changing Security Environment
DIIS
A 15-page Danish policy brief discussing what kind of role the EU can play in relation to the Gulf States
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-10
Taiwan: All Politics, All the Time
Hoover Institution
A 31-page paper on the influence of domestic Taiwanese politics on the U.S.-Taiwan-PRC triangular relationship
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-11-11
North Korea's Nuclear Test: The Fallout
Crisis Group
A 20-page briefing examining the North Korea nuclear standoff ibn the light of the events of October 2006
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-13
Prudence and Realism in Japan's Nuclear Options
Brookings Institution
A paper examining whether Japan might react to North Korea's nuclear test by developing its own nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-14
Islamist Movements in the Arab World and the 2006 Lebanon War
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
This 22-page paper examines the reaction of two Islamist movements to the 2006 Lebanon war and its impact on domestic politics in Egypt and Jordan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-15
Beijing's Safari
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 7-page policy outlook examining how China's burgeoning relationship with Africa should be viewed by the West
Foreign Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-11-15
Imitation Russia
Carnegie Moscow Center
This paper examines whether Russia's inclination to defy the West springs from Western policy as opposed to internal Russian psycho-historical and structural political dynamics
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-15
Waiting for Goldilocks: Getting Japan's Foreign Policy Just Right
MIT SSP
A 4-page paper examining the challenges to the formulation of a new foreign policy for Japan
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-15
The Limits of Soft Power
CGP
A Japanese essay considering the concept of "soft power"
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-18
Should the United States Engage with Syria?
Brookings Institution
The summary of a debate held to consider the case for and against US engagement with Syria
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-21
UN Sanctions: A Mixed Record
CFR
A US backgrounder examining the record of UN sanctions
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-21
The China-Africa Summit, the Port of Gwadar, and North-West Nepal
Nepalnews.com
A commentary on the implications of the China-Africa Summit in general and for Nepal in particular
Foreign Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-11-22
The New Middle East
CFR
A 5-page essay heralding a new era in the Middle East and calling for a radical change in US policy towards the region
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-22
If Turkey and the EU Break Up ....
CER
A commentary on the likely consequences of a break-up of the accession talks between the EU and Turkey
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-27
Next Steps in Forging a Euroatlantic Strategy for the Wider Black Sea
GMF
This 262-page book offers essays proposing the possible shape of a more ambitious and forward-leaning strategy for the Black Sea
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-02
Beefing Up the ENP: Towards a Modernisation and Stability Partnership
IAI
A 16-page critique of the European Neighbourhood Policy
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-02
The SCO's Current Approach
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the direction being taken by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-02
The Elephant and the Bear Try again: Options for a New Agreement Between the EU and Russia
CEPS
This 120-page book explores whether the EU and Russia can improve their strained relationship
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-04
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
Arc of Freedom and Prosperity: Japan's Expanding Diplomatic Horizons
JIIA
A 9-page speech by the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs offering an overview of directions in Japan's foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-06
After Iraq
Lowy Institute
A 14-page Australian perspective on the lessons of Iraq for the US, Australia and the international system as a whole
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-06
Backdrop to Iran's Nuclear Policy
Clingendael
A 5-page speech by Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, offering a backdrop to Iran's nuclear policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-07
America and Japan Approach a Rising China
AEI
A US essay arguing that rising Chinese power in Asia can be contained by the US and Japan acting in concert
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-09
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
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Implications for U.S. Interests
CRS
A 30-page US report covering recent developments in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-11
British Middle East Policy: The Counterterrorism Dimension
MERIA
An Israeli analysis of British Middle East policy and the implications of the counterterrorism offensive
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-12
South Korea and the East Asia Summit: Collective Identity, Balance of Power or Domestic Politics?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 19-page Australian research brief interpreting the political implications of the addition of Australia, New Zealand and India to the East Asia Summit
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-12
Living with Two Megapowers: The World in 2020
Chatham House
A 14-page speech visualising the world political scene in 2020
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-13
British Policy - Middle East and Terrorism
Chatham House
A critique of British policy in the Middle East
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-13
Allies and American Security
FSI-Stanford, SSI
This 49-page monograph argues that alliances are of growing importance to the US for maintaining national security
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-13
Russia, Iran and the Nuclear Question: The Putin Record
SSI
A 61-page US monograph tracing Russia's stance vis-a-vis Iran's nuclear programme, and its implications for US-Russian relations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-13
Jordan and Iraq: Between Cooperation and Crisis
USIP
This US report examines relations between Jordan and Iraq
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-13
The NATO-Russia Partnership: A Marriage of Convenience or a Troubled Relationship?
SSI
This 101-page US monograph focuses on the Russian side of the relationship with NATO and the increasing sense of estrangement between the two parties
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-14
Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses
Congressional Research Service
This 50-page updated US report deals with US concerns regarding Iranian policy and activities, and considers possible responses
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-19
The Alliance Between Iran, Syria and Hizbollah and its implications for the Political Development in Lebanon and the Middle East
DIIS
A 37-page Danish report examining the historical background to the alliance between Iran, Syria and Hizbollah, its changes since the first appearance of Hizbollah and its significance in the current situation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-21
Beijing's Safari: China's Move Into Africa and its Implications for Aid, Development and Governance
CEIP
This 7-page US policy outlook reports on the growth of Chinese influence in Africa, and questions whether this new relationship could be damaging to Africa's politics, environments and debt loads
International Development, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-22
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
Regionalizing the Iraq Conflict?
MIT Center for International Studies
This 4-page US essay casts doubt on the chances of a successful regionalization policy for ending the Iraq conflict
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-22
The End of the Balkans?
CSIS
The 2-page summary of a speech on the future of the Balkans, given by the Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-22
Iran's Energy Vulnerability
MERIA
A 14-page Israeli paper examining Iran's energy balance and its vulnerability to international energy sanctions
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-12-28