Foreign Policy
Bahrain: Reform, Security and U.S. Policy
CRS
An updated 6-page report on US-Bahrain relations and interests
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-07
Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
This 28-page updated report provides an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations.
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-07
Iran’s 2009 Presidential Elections
CRS
This 15-page US report considers how the current stand-off between the government and opponents of the election outcome in Iran might mean for U.S. efforts to resolve the issue of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, its support for terrorism, and other national security concerns
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-02
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
Comparing Global Influence
CRS
This 175-page US report compares China's and US diplomacy, foreign aid, trade and investment in the developing world
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-09-04
China and the Global Financial Crisis: Implications for the United States
CRS
This 6-page US report considers implications of possible Chinese responses to the global economic crisis
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-04
United Nations Peacekeeping: Issues for Congress
CRS
A 59-page tracking report for action by the US Congress on United Nations peacekeeping
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-11
The United Arab Emirates Nuclear Program and Proposed U.S. Nuclear Cooperation
CRS
A 17-page US report on the UAE's request for US cooperation in its civilian nuclear programme
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-10
Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq
CRS
A US report reviewing Iran's activities in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-06
Pakistan-U.S. Relations
CRS
A 33-page updated report on key issues concerning US-Pakistan relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-24
The Egypt-Gaza Border and Its Effect on Israeli-Egyptian Relations
CRS
A 15-page US report on how security issues on the Egypt-Gaza border are affecting relations between Israel and Egypt
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-13
Turkmenistan
CRS
A 6-page US discusssion of the political succession in Turkmenistan
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-20
Georgia's January 2008 Presidential Elections: Outcome and Implications
CRS
A 6-page US report discussing the campaign and results of Georgia's January 5, 2008 presidential election and its implications for Russian and US interests
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-06
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for US Interests
CRS
A 31-page updated report on recent developments in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, and their implications for US policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-16
Iran Sanctions
CRS
A 73-page US report on the use of sanctions against Iran to try to compel it to confine its nuclear programme to purely peaceful uses
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-11
Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses
CRS
A 63-page updated report on U.S. concerns and policy responses in respect of Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-12-22
Cuba: Issues for the 110th Congress
CRS
A 39-page overview of issues between the US and Cuba
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-20
Democracy Promotion: Cornerstone of U.S. Foreign Policy?
CRS
This 36-page US report reviews the democracy promotion agenda of the US Administration
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-16
Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues for the 110th Congress
CRS
A 38-page overview of US relations with Latin America and the Caribbean
Foreign Policy, Drug AbusePosted: 2007-02-20
Iran Sanctions
CRS
A 60-page updated US report on Iran sanctions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-30
Iran Sanctions
CRS
A 27-page US report on the policy issues influencing sanctions on Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-11-14
Russia’s December 2011 Legislative Election: Outcome and Implications
CRS
A 13-page US report on the implications of Russia's December 2011 elections for Russia and for US interests
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-01-10
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
China-U.S. Relations: Current Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy
CRS
A 35-page report reviewing key aspects of U.S.-China relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-05
The Palestinian Territories: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
This 42-page US report provides an overview of Palestinian society and current issues in US-Palestinian relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-23
The Southwest Pacific: U.S. Interests and China's Growing Influence
CRS
A 31-page US report examining the characteristics of the Southwest Pacific and discusses US interests in the region and China's growing influence
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-23
Tunisia: Recent Developments and Policy Issues
CRS
This 17-page US report comments on recent developments in Tunisia
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-07
North Korean Crime-for-Profit Activities
CRS
A 17-page US report examining the extent and policy implications of state-sponsored criminal activities by North Korea
Crime, Law & Order, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-05
Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance
CRS
This 50-page US report providing an overview of the political situation in Afghanistan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-20
Iran Sanctions
CRS
This 78-page report presents a US perspective on Iran sanctions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-02-16
Caribbean-U.S. Relations Issues in the 110th Congress
CRS
A 43-page report dealing with broad issues in US relations with the Caribbean
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-10
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
Pakistan's Political Crisis and State of Emergency
CRS
A 13-page US report analyzing the current political crisis in Pakistan and its implications for Pakistan and for Pakistan-US relations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-12
North Korea: Terrorism List Removal?
CRS
This 22-page updated US report deals with the issues facing the US in respect of the possible removal of North Korea from its list of terrorist states
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-23
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
Paraguay: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 10-page US report on the political and economic situation in Paraguay and the state of US-Paraguayan relations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-24
Kuwait: Security, Reform, and U.S. Policy
CRS
A 21-page updated US report on political and security developments in Kuwait and US relations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-08-17
Afghanistan: U.S. Foreign Assistance
CRS
This 17-page report provides a “big picture” overview of the U.S. aid programme in Afghanistan and congressional action. It describes what various aid agencies report they are doing in Afghanistan
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-29
U.S.-Taiwan Relationship: Overview of Policy
CRS
This 18-page US report provides a succinct overview with analysis of issues in the U.S.-Taiwan relationship
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-17
Iran's Nuclear Program: Recent Developments
CRS
A 6-page updated US report on recent developments in respect of Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-01-02
Iraq: Regional Perspectives and U.S. Policy
CRS
This 35-page US report examines the current perspectives and policies of Iraq's neighbours, the potential regional responses to a continued insurgency, and reviews US policy options
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-29
Iran Sanctions
CRS
A 30-page US report on the use of sanctions to try to curb Iran’s support for militant groups and slow its weapons of mass destruction programmes
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-04
China-North Korea Relations
CRS
A US report on the relationship between the PRC and DPRK.
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-17
India-U.S. Relations
CRS
A 57-page updated U.S. report overviewing key aspects of the US-Indian relationship
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-09
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
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues
CRS
A 60-page US report discussing the security problem of China's role in weapon proliferation and the US policy response
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-07
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues
CRS
This 80-page US report discusses the security problem of China’s role in weapons proliferation and issues related to the U.S. policy response since the mid- 1990s
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-06-23
U.S. Strategic and Defense Relationships in the Asia-Pacific Region
CRS
A 37-page examination of US strategic and defense relationships in the Asia-Pacific region in the light of China's emergence as a major power in the region
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-12
Iran's Influence in Iraq
CRS
A 6-page updated US report on Iran's influence in Iraq and the US response
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-12
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS
This 95-page report traces the development of US policy towards Afghanistan
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-06-07
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
North Korea: U.S. Relations, Nuclear Diplomacy, and Internal Situation
CRS
This 17-page US report provides background information on the nuclear negotiations over North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme that began in the early 1990s under the Clinton Administration
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-07
Iran Sanctions
CRS
A 71-page US assessment of the effectiveness of international sanctions on Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-07-29
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
Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
This US report provides an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordaniarelations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan’s government and economy and of its cooperation in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-04
Israel: Possible Military Strike Against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
CRS
A 52-page US report analyzing key factors that may influence current Israeli political decisions relating to a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-04-05
Osama bin Laden’s Death: Implications and Considerations
CRS
A 26-page US report on the implications of Obama bin Laden's death for the US
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-05-11
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues
CRS
This 67-page US report discusses the security problem of China’s role in weapons proliferation and issues related to the U.S. policy response since the mid-1990s
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-03
Iran's Influence in Iraq
CRS
A 6-page updated US report on Iranian influence in Iraq and US efforts to counter it
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-31
Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 29-page US report providing an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan’s government and economy and of its cooperation in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-20
China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues
CRS
A 67-page US report discussing the security problem of China’s role in weapons proliferation and issues related to the U.S. policy response since the mid-1990s
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-12
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
Peru: Current Conditions and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 17-page US report on progress towards economic and political stability in Peru
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-28
Israel: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 43-page US review of US-Israel relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-03-04
Kosovo's Future Status and U.S. Policy
CRS
This 6-page US report discusses the issue of Kosovo's future status
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-03
Pivot to the Pacific? The Obama Administration’s “Rebalancing” Toward Asia
CRS
A 33-page US report on US efforts to expand and intensify its already significant role in the Asia-Pacific, particularly in the southern part of the region
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-04-05
Iran Sanctions
CRS
An 80-page US report on issues relevant to sanctions against Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-05
U.S. Strategic Nuclear Forces: Background, Developments, and Issues
CRS
A 37-page US report reviewing plans for maintaining and modernizing U.S. strategic nuclear forces
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-03-21
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
Trafficking in Persons: International Dimensions and Foreign Policy Issues for Congress
CRS
This 36-page US report explores current foreign policy issues confronting U.S. efforts to combat human trafficking, the interrelationship among existing polices, and the historical and current role of Congress in such efforts
Crime, Law & Order, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-05-18
U.S.-European Relations and the 2007 Summit
CRS
A 6-page US report evaluating the results of the US-EU summit of April 30, 2007
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-19
Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
This 17-page US report provides an overview and analysis of U.S.-Yemeni relations amidst evolving political change in Yemeni leadership, ongoing U.S. counterterrorism operations against Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) operatives at large in Yemen’s hinterlands, and international efforts to bolster the country’s stability despite an array of daunting socio-economic problems
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-26
Diplomacy for the 21st Century: Transformational Diplomacy
CRS
A 32-page US report providing an overview of Secretary of State Rice's transformational diplomacy plan for the US, and responses to it
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-31
Libya: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
This US report provides background information on Libya and U.S.-Libyan relations; discusses Libya’s political and economic reform efforts
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-04
Japan-U.S. Security Relations: A Testing Time for the Alliance
CSIS
The 76-page report of a conference held to discuss the challenges facing the US-Japan alliance
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-06
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
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
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
U.S. Strategy for Afghanistan: Achieving Peace and Stability in the Graveyard of Empires
CSIS
A 26-page House testimony on US policy for Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-13
Turkey's Evolving Dynamics:
CSIS
This 129-page US report offers a comprehensive and balanced assessment of the uncertain state of Turkey’s domestic political and social dynamics and the complexity of its relations with its neighbors
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-13
Alternative Futures for Russia to 2017
CSIS
A 71-page US report examining the significant drivers of Russia's future and offering some alternative scenarios for that future
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-03
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
Getting it Right in Pakistan and Afghanistan
CSIS
This 2-page US commentary considers the best way to promote peace and security in the greater South Asia region,
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-02-04
The Iraq Study Group Absurdity and Iran
CSIS
A 3-page commentary on the findings and recommendations of the Iraq Study Group
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-24
Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy
CSIS
The 10-page transcript of a speech explaining Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2009-04-13
Shared Security Strategy for a Euro-Atlantic Partnership of Equals
CSIS
A 25-page paper contributing to a series examining serious challenges for the states of the Euro-Atlantic community
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-08
Obama, Netanyahu, and the Future of U.S.-Israeli Relations
CSIS
A 3-page US commentary on the future of US-Israeli relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-20
Pakistan after Musharraf: Trouble and Opportunity
CSIS
A 2-page article examining future prospects for Pakistan and suggesting directions for US policy towards the country
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-09-05
The New Strategy in Iraq: Uncertain Progress Towards an Uncertain Goal
CSIS
A 7-page US paper calling for a clearly defined objective and end game in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-21
The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Getting Asia Right Through 2020
CSIS
This 33-page US report aims to outline a vision that offers the best prospect for achieving a balance of power in Asia that favours freedom
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-23
China's Expanding Role in Africa: Implications for the United States
CSIS
This 85-page report examines the key factors underpinning China's growing strategic involvement with Africa
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-23
Japan's Foreign Policy and the Alliance: Transcending Change with Trust
CSIS
A 2-page US brief considering the foreign policy implications of Japan's recent change in government
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-28
U.S. And Iranian Strategic Competition: The Proxy Cold War in the Levant, Egypt and Jordan
CSIS
A 148-page US report studying the the history and character of US competition with Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-03-13
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
Sino-Japan Rivalry
CSIS et al.
A 57-page project report on four in-depth workshops held to discuss deteriorating relations between Japan and China and the implications for regional stability
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-04
Building an Open and Inclusive Regional Architecture for Asia
CSIS, Stanley Foundation
A 12-page US report presenting an overview of the history of Asia Pacific regionalism, and exploring its future
Foreign Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-21
Strategic Trends 2012
CSS
This 128-page Swiss study presents an overview of key developments in global affairs
Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2012-03-30
Iran: Domestic Crisis and Options for the West
CSS
This 3-page Swiss analysis studies the likely interaction of Iran's domestic crisis and Western policy towards Iran's nuclear ambitions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-16
Pakistan: Anatomy of a Crisis, Skeletal Opportunities
CSS
This 3-page Swiss brief discusses the political instability in Pakistan and its implications for Western countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-07
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