Foreign Policy
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
India’s New World: Civil Society in the Making of Foreign Policy
Lowy Institute
This Australian paper argues that Indian foreign policy is being shaped increasingly by three dynamic aspects of civil society: business, the Indian diaspora and the aggressive Indian news media
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-05-11
India's Strategic Defense Transformation: Expanding Global Relationships
SSI
This 40-page US study describes India’s transformation to modernize its military, obtain “strategic partnerships” with the United States and other nations, and expand its influence in the Indian Ocean and beyond includes a shift from an emphasis on the former Soviet Union as the primary supplier of defence equipment to a western base of supply and an increasing emphasis on bilateral exercises and training with many of the global powers
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-11-04
Indo-Iranian Ties: Thicker than Oil
'MERIA'
This Israeli article examines the nature and extent of the Indo-Iranian relationship
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-03-15
Indo-Iranian Ties: Thicker than Oil
Nonproliferation Policy Education Center
This 47-page paper traces the development of Indo-Iranian ties and highlights security concerns arising from this relationship
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-03
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-Pakistan Relations: Problems and Prospects for a Sustained Rapprochement
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 4-page commentary on the prospects for a lasting settlement of the Kashmir dispute
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-05
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
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
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
Inside North Korea: A Joint U.S.-China Dialogue
USIP
The report of a US-Chinese conference held to discuss North Korea's economy, the role of external actors on North Korea's decision-making and the two countries' visions for the future of the Korean peninsula
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-08
Institutionalising Interests: Japan-Australia Relations in the 21st Century
Lowy Institute
The 12-page report of a conference held to discuss the future of Japan-Australia relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-13
Integrating Instruments of Power and Influence: Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Rand Corporation, Stimson Center
This report takes a broad view of how the U.S. is prepared and organized to engage with weak and failing states and specifically offers recommendations that shape the boundaries between the civilian and military role in U.S. operations overseas
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-08
International Aid for North Korea: Sustainable Effects or a Waste of Resources?
Nautilus Institute
A U.S. essay considering the case for continued financial support to North Korea
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-16
International Engagement in Failed States: Choices and Trade-Offs
Danish Institute for International Affairs
This 44-page Danish working paper offers an overview of the debate on how to deal with failed states
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-24
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
Intervene to Save Darfur
Foreign Policy in Focus
A 2-page commentary calling for a rapid and robust international intervention in Darfur to stop the continuing genocide
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-04-25
Into Africa: China's Quest for Resources and Influence
FPRI
A US essay examining the nature of China's growing involvement in Africa
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-20
Into EurAsia: Monitoring the EU’s Central Asia Strategy
CEPS
This 157-page volume offers the first assessment of the ambitious strategy to upgrade the EU’s cooperation with the five states of the Central Asia region: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-03
Into Nations and Tribes: Yemen and AQAP
CEIP
A US article arguing that U.S. policy should face the fact that the most important transitions are taking place beyond Sanaa and the presidential turnover
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-27
Iran and the Arab World: A View From Riyadh
MERIA
A 10-page Israeli paper describing Saudi attitudes to Iranian expansionism and the possible implications for Israeli-Saudi relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-08
Iran and the Future of Afghanistan
CFR
A US backgrounder discussing the likelihood of engaging with Iran to secure stability for Afghanistan
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-20
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
Iran and the United states: The Emerging Paradigm in the Middle East
US Army War College
A 14-page US essay assessing Iran's new postion in Middle East and world politics
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-07-21
Iran Becoming a Major Player in the South Caucasus
ADA
An Azerbaijani article outlining how Iran is rapidly expanding its activities both bilaterally with each of the countries in the South Caucasus and multi-laterally as a new center of geopolitical power in its own right and a counterweight to other outside powers
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-10-10
Iran Before the Security Council? German Perspectives and Goals
German Institute for International Politics and Security
This 4-page essay outlines the German standpoint on the Iranian nuclear crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-14
Iran in Iraq: How Much Influence?
Crisis Group
This 36-page report analyzes Iran's objectives and influence in Iraq and offers policy recommendations to the U.S. Administration
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-03-22
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
Iran Is Not An Island: A Strategy to Mobilize the Neighbours
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
An 8-page U.S. policy brief proposing that a more balanced U.S. stance is a pre-requisite for mobilizing all international actors in opposition to Iranian nuclear development
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-02-16
Iran Looks for Allies Through Asian and Latin-American Partnerships
PNIR
A US brief discussing Iran's economic and energy policies in the context of its search for international support
Foreign Policy, EnergyPosted: 2007-11-28
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 Sanctions
CRS
A 71-page US assessment of the effectiveness of international sanctions on Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-07-29
Iran Sanctions
CRS
A 27-page US report on the policy issues influencing sanctions on Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-11-14
Iran Sanctions
CRS
A 60-page updated US report on Iran sanctions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-30
Iran Sanctions
CRS
This 78-page report presents a US perspective on Iran sanctions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-02-16
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
Iran Sanctions
CRS
An 80-page US report on issues relevant to sanctions against Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-05
Iran Sanctions and Regional Security
Brookings Institution
A US House testimony on the means of achieving greater international support for US efforts to isolate Iran politically and economically
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-30
Iran Strengthens its Role in the Caspian Sea and Central Asian Regions
PINR
A US report on Iran's growing influence in the Caspian Sea and Central Asian regions
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-22
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
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
Iran: A View From Moscow
CEIP
A 44-page US report that details how Iran’s desire to develop nuclear weapons and long-range missiles—while refusing to compromise with the international community—threaten Russia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-01
Iran: Breaking the Nuclear Deadlock
Chatham House
This 42-page UK report considers the ways in which the West can most effectively engage with Iran. It both analyses the current situation and makes a series of practical recommendations about next steps for policymakers in the US under the Obama administration, and in the UK and Europe.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-14
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
Iran: Rogue State?
MIT Center for International Studies
This 4-page essay tests the assumption that Iran is a rogue state
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-09-27
Iran: Tehran's Nuclear Recklessness and the U.S. Response
Council on Foreign Relations
Testimony to (U.S.) House Committee on the threat posed by Iran's nuclear activities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-01
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
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
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
Iran: Three Alternative Futures
Middle East Review of International Affairs
This Israeli article discusses potential futures for Iran, taking into account international, domestic, political and economic factors
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-13
Iran: Time for a New Approach
Council on Foreign Relations
The 91-page U.S. report by an independent task force advocating a policy of dialogue, confidence-building and incremental engagement towards Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-08-19
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
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
Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses
Congressional Research Service
A 45-page updated report outlining those aspects of Iranian policy of concern to the US and possible US responses
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-04-14
Iran: What Does Ahmadi-Nejad's Victory Mean?
Crisis Group
A 20-page briefing on the likely foreign policy implications of the new presidency of Iran.
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-08-07
Iran:Ahmadi-Nejad
Crisis Group
This 28-page briefing assesses Ahamadi-Nejad's domestic problems, and the implications for Washington's policy posture towards Iran
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-07
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
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
Iran’s Nuclear Future: Critical U.S. Policy Choices
Rand Corporation
This 153-page US report describes how, as Iran’s nuclear program evolves, U.S. decisionmakers will confront a series of critical policy choices involving complex considerations and policy trade-offs
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-06-08
Iran’s Thrust into the Arab Heartland
Dayan Center, Jerusalem Report
An Israeli analysis of the unprecedented Iranian power projection into the Arab heartland, and Egypt's response
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-04-20
Iran’s Tone Changes in Istanbul: Nuke Talks ‘Constructive and Useful’
"The Daily Beast"
A US commentary on the reopening of nuclear talks between Iran and the six world powers seeking to negotiate with it
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-04-22
Iranian Fallout
Nixon Center
A US article assessing options for dealing with the dangers posed by Iran's nuclear developments
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-02
Iranian Support of Hamas
IICC
This 29-page Israeli report details Iranian support for Hamas
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-19
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
Iran's Calculations and the New Round of Diplomacy
Stimson Center
A commentary on the latest (June 2006) developments in the Iranian nuclear crisis
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-14
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
Iran's Influence in Iraq
Congressional Research Service
A 6-page U.S. report assessing the nature and extent of Iranian influence in Iraq
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-11-29
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
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
Iran's Nuclear and Missile Potential
East West Institute
A 29-page U.S.-Russia joint assessment of Iran's nuclear and missile potential
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-05-21
Iran's Nuclear and Syria's Iraq Adventures
MERIA
An Israeli article considering the implications of Iran's drive for nuclear weapons and Syria's efforts to destabilize Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-19
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
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
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
Iran's Peace Pipeline
RSIS
A 3-page Indian commentary on how a gas pipeline may undermine US efforts to isolate Iran in the region
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-28
Iran's Political, Demographic and Economic Vulnerabilities
Rand Corporation
A 156-page US assessment of trends and vulnerabilites within Iran
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-07-26
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
Iraq After the Surge: Options and Questions
USIP
This 9-page US briefing describes current US policy in Iraq and presents alternatives for reducing the US commitment
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-04-15
Iraq and America: Choices and Consequences
Stimson Center
A volume of essays examining some of the consequences of U.S. engagement in Iraq (single page linking to each essay)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-16
Iraq and the Gulf States: The Balance of Fear
USIP
A 16-page US report examining the interests and influence of the countries surrounding Iraq and the impact on US bilateral relations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-04
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
Iraq Endgame
FPRI
An analysis of the US Administration's new approach to Iraq
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-28
Iraq, Iran and Turkey: A Regional Approach
CDI, WSI
An 8-page US policy brief advocating a regional solution to the political and security challenges facing Western Asia
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-03
Iraq, its Neighbors, and the Obama Administration: Syrian and Saudi Perspectives
USIP, Stimson
A 21-page US working paper presenting Syrian and Saudi perspectives on Iraq
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-26
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
Iraq: Winning the Unwinnable War
Council on Foreign Relations
An article proposing a programme of disengagement for the U.S. in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-24
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
Iraqs Three Civil Wars
MIT CIS
This US essay describes how Iraq is undergoing three civil wars, and draws implications for US policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-13
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
Iraq's Future: A Concept Paper
Middle East Review of International Affairs
This paper examines poosible scenarios for the future of Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-06-10
Iraq's New Reality: Finding its Role in the Middle East
Stimson Center, CIGI
This 14-page US report examines Iraq's reintegration into the Middle East and the formation of its foreign policy
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-20
Iron Troikas: The New Threat from the East
Strategic Studies Institute
A 76-page US study explaining how the Russian leadership has exploited its energy assets to advance its security interests in the East Baltic Sea region
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-06
Is a New Commonality of Interests Arising?
Center for International Relations
A 7-page paper considering whether Poland's strategic partner in Europe should be Germany or the U.K.
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-09-23
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
Is Iran Facing an Economic Crisis?
USIP
A US briefing assessing Iran's macroeconomic performance
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-16
Is Iraqi Kurdistan a Good Ally?
AEI
A US briefing assessing the trustworthiness of Iraqi Kurdistan as an ally
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-28
Is Leaving the Middle East a Viable Option?
JSOU
This 46-page US paper argues the case for a continued presence in the Middle East
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-04
Is Russia a Partner to the EU in Bosnia?
CER
An 8-page policy brief on EU-Russia relations in Bosnia-Herzegovina
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-24
Is Taiwan Moving Toward Finlandization?
FPRI
This US essay looks at the prospects for Finlandization between Taiwan and China and the implications
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-16