Foreign Policy
Obama, Mitchell, Israel, and What Lies Ahead
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the likely future of US-Israeli relations during the Obama Administration
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-28
The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Where Is the Obama Administration Headed?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the US Administration's policy in respect of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-04
United States-Israel Relations: Is Anything Forever?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the US-Israeli relationship
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-18
China and Sanctions against Iran: Progress?
INSS
An Israeli commentary examining what is motivating China to join the talks about sanctions against Iran and the possible ramifications of this
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-04-13
To Iraq and Back: The Withdrawal of the US Forces
INSS
This 15-page Israeli article assesses the extent to which the US has achieved its strategic aims in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-02-20
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
Syria, Israel and the Peace Process: What Can be Learned from the Paris Summit?
INSS
An Israeli article on the implications of the Mediterranean Union summit for Syria, Israel and the Peace Process
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-25
Normalization between Israel and Arab States: Is the Idea Still Viable?
INSS
An Israeli article considering the possibility of normalizing relations between Israel and the Arab world
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-12-17
Egypt’s View of the Threat: Iran – Hizbollah – Hamas
INSS
An Israeli article on Egypt-Iran relations
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-26
The Return of Russia Under Putin
INSS
An Israeli article analyzing the resurgence of Russian power
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-25
Russian Backing for Iran and Syria: For What and for How Long
INSS
An Israeli analysis of Russian policy towards Syria and Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-27
A Possible US-Russian Arrangement and Implications for the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli commentary on a new US initiative launched by the Obama administration for dialogue with Russia that affects both the bilateral and global levels
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-12
Money and Influence in the Global Village
INSS
An Israeli commentary on possible political implications of the rapid rise in sovereign investments
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-27
Pockets of Instability: What Links Kosovo, Cyprus and Nagorno-Karabakh?
INSS
An Israeli analysis examining the linkage between the situations in Kosovo, Cyprus and Nagorno-Karabakh
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-25
One Size Does Not Fit All: Confronting Iran and North Korea
INSS
An Israeli article setting out the differences between the challenges posed by Iranian and North Korean nuclear ambitions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-22
Russia in the New Middle East
INSS
This Israeli analysis explains how Russia appears determined to promote new political initiatives vis-à-vis all regional elements, including the Israeli-Palestinian track
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-14
Turkey and the Middle East in the ‘New Era’
Insight Turkey
This 17-page article focuses on Turkey’s relations with four regional states – Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Syria and Iran
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-26
North Korea's Great Successor and His Regional Connections
Inside Story
This Australian article argues for a nuanced response from Western countries to Kim Jong-un's accession
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-01-05
Russia and its Western Neighbours: A Watershed Moment
Inside Story
This Australian essay examines how jostling between Vladimir Putin and Dimitry Medvedev and trouble with neighbours could play out in very significant ways for Russia and its region
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-04-20
Rethinking the Burmese Sanctions
Inside Story
An Australian article calling for a more creative approach towards Burma's military regime
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-14
U.S. Policy Harms Prospects for Middle East Peace
Independent Instiute
A commentary calling for a change in U.S. policy towards the Israel-Palestinian dispute
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-02
A Diplomatic Road to Damascus: The Benefits of U.S. Engagement with Syria
Independent Institute
A 20-page US article advocating a policy of engagement with Syria for the US
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-25
Is Future Conflict with China Avoidable?
Independent Institute
A 28-page report proposing that the U.S. reduce its military power in Asia to reduce the risk of a conflict with China
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-25
Turkey in Europe: Breaking the Vicious Circle
Independent Commission on Turkey
This report argues that, in the interest of both Turkey and the EU. European governments must honor their commitments and treat Turkey with fairness and the respect it deserves. On its side, Turkey has to re-engage in a dynamic, broad-based reform process, thus confirming that it is willing and serious in its ambition to join the EU
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-28
Signs of Myanmar's Emergence from Diplomatic Isolation
IISS
A 2-page article reporting how a combination of global, regional and internal factors has triggered a series of diplomatic initiatives designed to explore whether there could be a negotiated solution to the long stand-off with Myanmar
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-10-30
New START Provides for Significant Arms Cuts
IISS
A 3-page commentary on the new The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) between the US and Russia
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-04-22
The Future of British Foreign Policy with a Conservative Government
IISS
A 17-page major policy speech by the British Shadow Foreign Secretary outlining the challenges and opportunities for Britain in the new century and the role Britain should play to counter and shape them
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-25
Iran's Nuclear Programme
IISS
A 2-page article discussing the implications of the US NIE assessment of Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-09
Argentina Steps up Pressure on UK over Falklands
IISS
This 3-page commentary describes how Argentina has adopted an increasingly assertive strategy of regional diplomacy and economic pressure to draw attention to its long-running row with the United Kingdom over the islands
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-03-29
Diplomatic Shifts in the Warming Arctic
IISS
A commentary explaining that as the physical state of the High North is changing, so too is the diplomatic environment
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-01-13
Syria’s Historic Decision to Establish Diplomatic Relations with Lebanon and an Analysis of its Implications
IICC
A 14-page Israeli analysis of the recent establishment of diplomatic relations between Syria and Lebanon
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-14
Iran and the Persian Gulf
IICC
A 16-page Israeli report on the recent Iranian claim that Bahrain was formerly a province of Iran, and its aftermath
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-29
Iranian Support of Hamas
IICC
This 29-page Israeli report details Iranian support for Hamas
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-19
Iran Increases its Political and Economic Presence in Latin America
IICC
A 40-page Israeli report on how Iran is increasing its political and economic presence in Latin America
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-05-07
The NATO - Russia Relationship: Defining Moment or Deja Vu?
IFRI, CSIS
This 21-page report examines the origins of the NATO-Russian relationship, the roots of resentment, how the two sides sometimes found ways to work through previous crises, and why this often trying and unnatural relationship remains essential.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-21
Russia and the West: The Energy Factor
IFRI, CSIS
A 25-page paper posing alternate scenarios for future energy relations between Russia and the West
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-09-08
U.S.-Russia Relations, Facing Reality Pragmatically
IFRI, CSIS
A 19-page report analyzing the prerquisites for improving U.S.-Russia relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-08-14
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
Armenia: A Russian Outpost in the Caucasus?
IFRI
This French paper describes the relationship between Russia and Armenia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-21
Iran's 'Risk-Taking' in Perspective
IFRI
A 30-page French paper assessing Iran's nuclear intentions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-26
Russia, China and the United States: From Strategic Triangularism to the Post-modern Triangle
IFRI
This 39-page French paper argues that the most likely successor to US global leadership is not a "multipolar world order" dominated by the great powers, but a rough Sino-American bipolarity
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-02-20
The Opacity of Russian-Ukrainian Energy Relations
IFRI
A 20-page French paper examining the energy issues at the heart of Russian-Ukrainian relations
Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-01
Georgia, Obama, Economic Crisis: Shifting Ground in the Russia-EU Relations
IFRI
A critical 20-page French analysis of the current state of EU-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-04
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
Injecting More Differentiation in European Neighbourhood Policy
IFRI
This 25-page French paper urges the EU to recognise the European aspirations of countries such as Ukraine
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-07-08
Russian-Chinese Relations Through the Lens of the SCO
IFRI
This 32-page French paper studies the role of the SCO in improving relations between Russia and China
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2008-10-02
Results of the ‘Reset’ in US-Russian Relations
IFRI
This 26-page French paper argues that if progress in US-Russian relations is to continue, the reset agenda will need to become more ambitious and point toward a more profound restructuring of bilateral relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-05
“Russia in Latin America: Geopolitical Games in the US’s Neighborhood”
IFRI
This paper examines Russia’s involvement in Latin America
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-07
Russia and Turkey: Rethinking Europe to Contest Outsider Status
IFRI
This 23-page French paper considers how Russia and Turkey are rethinking their mutual relations as well as their place in the world, and in Europe in particular
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-16
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization as "Geopolitical Bluff"? A View from Astuna
IFRI
This 20-page paper assesses the influence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from the perspective of Kazakhistan
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-15
From Moscow to Mecca: Russia’s Saudi Arabian Diplomacy
IFRI
A 25-page French paper examining relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-27
Russia and Turkey in the Caucasus: Moving Together to Preserve the Status Quo
IFRI
This 21-page French paper examines Russia and Turkey's new relationship and its implications for the South Caucasus and the EU's "Neighbourhood Policy"
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2006-01-16
Russia and the Deadlock over Kosovo
IFRI
This 21-page French paper examines the factors guiding Russia's policy over Kosovo's status
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-30
China as an Emerging Donor in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan
IFRI
This 29-page French paper discusses the characteristics of Chinese assistance to Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, comparing its activities and policies in Central Asia with those in Africa, and draws conclusions about the implications of such growing engagement
International Development, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-27
North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Development: Implications for Future Policy
IFRI
This 47-page French essay assesses North Korea's long-standing quest for nuclear weapons, alternative strategies for inhibiting Pyongyang's weapons development, and the potential implications for regional security and non-proliferation should the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) retain and enhance its weapons programs
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-04-28
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
Russia-EU Beyond 2007: Russian Domestic Debates
IFRI
This 24-page French paper calls for the creation of strategic goals to shape EU-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-03
Obama and Russia: Facing the Heritage of the Bush Years
IFRI
This 23-page French paper examines how Barack Obama's scope for action in respect of Russia may be constrained by his predecessor's actions
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-17
Russia and the ‘Eastern Partnership’ after the War in Georgia
IFRI
This 26-page French paper analyzes the reactions of the former Soviet republics comprising the "Eastern Partnership" to the Russian offensive against Georgia
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-23
High Stakes in the High North
IFRI
This 26-page French paper analyses the developing Russo-Norwegian energy relationship
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-20
'Cool Neighbours': Sweden’s EU Presidency and Russia
IFRI
A 22-page French paper examining Swedish-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-19
Russia and the Council of Europe: Ten Years Wasted?
IFRI
A 20-page French appraisal of the effect that Russian membership of the Council of Europe has had on Russia and the Council
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-02-04
Russian-Chinese Relations Through the Lens of the SCO
IFRI
This 22-page French paper considers the relevance of the SCO to Russian-Chinese relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2008-10-29
Making Good Use of the EU in Georgia: The "Eastern Partnership" and Conflict Policy
IFRI
This 22-page paper describes how the EU has stepped up the visibility of its involvement in Georgia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-07
The Slovenian-Croatian Border Question
IFIMES
A Slovene analysis of Slovenian-Croatian relations focusing on the unresolved border question
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-02
Iran: The International Community at the Crossroads
IFIMES
An analysis of the current situation in Iran, with special reference to the nuclear crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-06-26
Balkans: Longer Stay in the Waiting Room
IFIMES
This Slovene article presents an overview of the current situation in the Slovenian-Croatian relations as well as in the region concerned, referring to its EU ambitions
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-20
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
Wen Jiabao’s India visit: A Strategic Review
IDSA
A 10-page Indian issue brief reviewing Wen Jiabao's recent Indian visit
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-13
India Has to be Wary of Chinese Intrusions
IDSA
An Indian commentary on recent Chinese land claims in the border area
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-09
The London Conference: It is Time for India to Reassess its Afghan Policy?
IDSA
An Indian commentary calling for a reassessment of that country's Afghan policy
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-08
China’s Scary Challenges to India
IDSA
An Indian commentary on trends in Indo-Chinese relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2008-12-05
Nepal: New ‘Strategic Partner’ of China?
IDSA
An Indian perspective on the recent shift in China's foreign policy towards Nepal
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-04-14
No Solution in Sight for Russo-Japanese Territorial Dispute
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the renewal of Russia's efforts to reconfirm its territorial claim over the southern Kuril Islands
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-25
Should India Continue its Present Course in Afghanistan?
IDSA
An Indian commentary on how India should react to the recent attack on its embassy in Kabul
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-14
Change in India-US Diplomatic Practices: An Interim Report
IDSA
This 42-page Indian occasional paper studies the altered set of diplomatic practices that have accompanied the major policy change from a bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-01
The Sochi Summit: Fresh Moves on The Grand Eurasian Chessboard
IDSA
An 8-page Indian issue brief reporting on the regional implications of the second Sochi summit
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-27
Ma, KMT and the new Cross-Strait Policy
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the implications of Taiwan's presidential election for China-Taiwan relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-15
President Putin's Visit to India
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the strategic relationship between India and Russia
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-01
If India Tests? The Implications for the Indo-U.S. Civil-Nuclear Deal
IDSA
This 10-page Indian issue brief assesses the probable US response in the event of India resuming nuclear testing
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-27
The Imperative of a National Government in Nepal
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the political situation in Nepal
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-03
The Chechen Imbroglio: An Update
IDSA
An 8-page Indian issue brief arguing that Russia needs to look beyond military measures to address the Chechen issue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-10-07
The Strategic Implications of the Franco-Russian Mistral Deal
IDSA
This 11-page Indian issue brief outlines the strategic implications of the path-breaking Franco-Russian Mistral agreement, including for NATO solidarity, looks at Russia’s ageing military industrial complex and foreign military collaboration and analyzes the capabilities which the Russian navy will now possess on account of the Mistrals
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-10-07
Sino-Japanese Relations and the 'Wen Jiabao Effect'
IDSA
An Indian commentary on Wen Jiabao's recent visit to Japan
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-03
India-US Relations: The Need to Move Beyond Symbolism
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the state of India-US relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-12-03
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
Myanmar and Japan: How Close Friends Become Estranged
IDE
A 29-page Japanese discussion paper examining how relations between Myanmar and Japan have deteriorated
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-25
Changing Paradigm of Of Indo-Japan Relations: Opportunities and Challlenges
ICRIER
A 38-page Indian working paper assessing the future development of Indo-Japan relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-04
Russia’s Agenda on Ukraine
ICPS
A 31-page Ukrainian report on Ukraine's relations with Russia
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-19
A New Foreign Policy for Ukraine: Four Strategic Priorities
ICPS
An 11-page Ukrainian article proposing a new foreign policy direction for Ukraine
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-03
Ukraine’s regional Integration: Terms of Reference
ICPS
This 17-page Ukrainian bulletin argues that Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry is faced with an impossible task: to normalize relations with Russia in a way that will not threaten the country’s independence. To protect its own sovereignty, Ukraine needs to fulfill the integrational terms of reference
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-03
Re-thinking Western Policies in Light of the Arab Uprisings
IAI
This 163-page Italian research paper contributes to the international debate concerning the West's approach to the epochal change occurring across the Mediterranean
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-04-17
The EU and the Libyan Crisis: In Quest of Coherence?
IAI
This 21-page Italian working paper aims to assess thecoherence of the EU’s short- to medium-term response to the Libyan crisis
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-12
Rising Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: Implications for Turkish Foreign Policy
IAI
A 15-page Italian working paper asserting that Turkey’s image as a constructive and dialogue-oriented country, a critical achievement pursued by a generation of Turkish politicians, diplomats and officials, risks being replaced by one of an antagonistic/assertive power
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-17
The Union for the Mediterranean: A View from Southern Europe
IAI
A 13-page Italian perspective on the French proposal to promote a Mediterranean Union
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-04
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
China’s Assertive Behavior--Part One: On “Core Interests”
Hoover Instiution
This 25-page US essay assesses whether, to what extent, and in what manner, Beijing is becoming more assertive in several major areas of relevance to the United States
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-03-09
China's Foreign Policy Leadership: Testing Time
Hoover Institution - China Leadership Monitor
This 9-page commentary notes the transformation in China's foreign policy in recent years, its new flexibility and sophistication, but forecasts a period of tenseness in U.S.- China relations due largely to the Taiwan issue
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-02-11
Strong Society, Weak State
Hoover Institution
A US essay arguing that in dealing with a weak state, foreign policymakers should attempt to influence societies and cultures
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-21
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