Foreign Policy
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
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
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
Turkey's Travails: Outlook and Strategic Consequences
GMF
This 4-page policy brief examines the possible implications of Turkey's current political crisis for Turkey's society and its foreign policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-04
Power Race in Asia and Turkey's Asia Policy
Foreign Policy Institute
A Turkish paper analyzing the geopolitical struggle in Asia and Turkey's policy for the region
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-03
The U.S.-Israel-Egypt Trilateral Relationship: Shoring up the Foundation of Regional Peace
Washington Institute
A U.S. House testimony advocating increased US support to strengthen the trilateral relationship
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-03
U.S. Foreign Policy and Regime Instability
SSI
A 72-page US monograph analyzing the extent to which intrastate and interstate conflict and terrorism are influenced by military and foreign policy relationships with the US
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-03
Sovereignty in ASEAN and the Problem of Maritime Cooperation in the South China Sea
RSIS
This 36-page Singaporean working paper examines the problem of achieving cooperation between ASEAN states in repect of maritime boundaries
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-02
Japan's Nuclear Future: Policy Debate, Prospects and U.S. Interests
CRS
This 16-page US report examines the prospects for Japan pursuing a nuclear weapons capability
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-28
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
Turkey between Syria and Israel: Turkey's Rising Soft Power
SETA
This 6-page Turkish policy brief deals with Turkey's efforts to effect a rapprochement between Syria and Israel
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-25
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
Cyclone Nargis: Catalyst for Change in Myanmar?
Brookings Institution
A US article assessing the likelihood of regime change in Myanmar
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-19
U.S.-Latin America Relations: A New Direction for a New Reality
CFR
This 96-page US task report examines how recent changes may affect US policy towards Latin America
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-19
U.S.-China Relations in the Era of Globalization
CFR
A 5-page US House testimony on US-China relations
Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-05-19
Chinese Foreign Policy in Hu's Second Term: Coping with Political Transition Abroad
FPRI
A US paper analyzing China's challenge of juggling a passive foreign policy with its new role as a global power
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-17
Building Democracy and Fighting Terrorism in Pakistan: A Role for the EU
EPC
This 4-page policy brief argues for a rapid engagement by the EU with Pakistan's new leaders
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-17
Bilateral Diplomacy in the European Union: Towards "Post-Modern" Patterns?
Clingendael
A 37-page Dutch paper examining the role of bilateral diplomacy in the EU
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-16
China and the Danger of Anti-Western Boycotts
Clingendael
A 2-page Dutch commentary on the implications of Chinese boycotts of Western goods
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-16
Asian Democracies Should be Taken More Seriously
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese article urging the West to recognise the existence and relevance of a democratic Asia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-16
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
Russia-NATO Relations: Stagnation or Revitalization
SWP
This 32-page German research paper alalyzes the reasons why NATO-Russian relations have failed to meet earlier expectations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-15
Stormy Relations between Kiev and Moscow
SWP
A 4-page German commentary describing how relations between Ukraine and Russia are under strain over gas supplies and security concerns
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-15
The International Arena and Emerging Powers: Stabilising or Destabilising Forces?
FRIDE
This 16-page Spanish presentation focuses on the changing international system
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-15
False Premises, Sound Principles: The Way Forward in EU-Russian Relations
FIIA
This 7-page Finnish briefing paper proposes a strategy for the EU to follow in its relations with Russia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-07
Time to Think of a Strategic Bargain with Russia
CEPS
This 6-page policy brief sketches the moves that would transform relations between Russia and the West
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-06
Addressing Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
MIT CIS
A 20-page US House testimony on US policy towards Iran's nuclear ambitions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-06
Breaking the Suicide Pact: U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate Change
CEIP
This 8-page US policy brief calls for US-China cooperation to avoid climate disaster
Climate Change & Environment, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-06
Nicolas Sarkozy's Foreign Policy: Gaullist by Any Other Name
"Survival"
A US article analyzing Nicolas Sarkozy's foreign policy objectives
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-04-30
The Future of U.S.-Syrian Relations
Brookings Institution
A US House testimony on relations between the US and Syria
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-04-29
The New Balance of Power
FPRI
A US essay on current geopolitical trends
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-28
Middle Power Pull
YCISS
This 22-page Canadian paper addresses whether Western middle states are capable of making an effective, significant contribution to ameliorating the image of the West via public diplomacy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-04-18
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
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
Thai-Chinese Relations: Security and Strategic Partnership
RSIS
41-page Singaporean working paper examining developments in Thai-Chinese relations
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-10
A New U.S.-Japan Agenda
Pacific Forum CSIS
A 14-page issue paper calling for a strategy to expand the focus of U.S.-Japan Cooperation
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-04-09
Europe's Power to Lead
Project Syndicate
An article on Europe's potential for contributing to global power politics
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-05
Chinese Ghost Story: The Quadrilateral Dialogue
"The Diplomat", Lowy Institute
A 3-page Australian commentary on the quadrilateral dialogue among the US, Japan, Australia and India
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-04-02
How the Iraq War Has Empowered Iran
Brookings Institution
A US commentary on the consequences of the Iraq war for Iran's hardliners
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-27
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
For a New Iran Policy
CER
An article proposing a new approach for the West to deal with Iran's nuclear programme
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-25
The Emerging Global Order: Australian Foreign Policy in the 21st Century
Lowy Institute
A 109-page Australian paper exploring the shifting foundations of the emerging world order
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-19
Power Race in Asia and Turkey's Asian Policy
FPI
A Turkish essay examining geopolitical trends in respect of Asia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-14
Making Sense of Sarkozy's Union for the Mediterranean
CEPS
A 25-page commentary on President Sarkozy's proposed Union for the Mediterranean
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-14
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
The New Middle East
CEIP
A US report proposing a new direction for US policy towards the Middle East
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-03-13
Time for Trilateralism?
AEI
A 7-page US paper arguing for a trilateral security initiative involving the US, Japan and South Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-09
Security in the South China Sea: China's Balancing Act and New Regional Dynamics
RSIS
A 35-page Singaporean working paper analyzing the overall pattern in Beijing's handling of South China Sea disputes over the past decade
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-01
The Arctic and Climate Change
Chatham House
The 6-page summary of an international law discussion group meeting held to discuss the Arctic and climate change
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-29
The Role of Norms and Powers in East Asia's Security Architecture
DIIS
This 48-page Danish report compares the influence of ASEAN and ARF to the great powers, China and the US
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-27
Political Murder in Central Asia: No Time to End Uzbekistan's Isolation
Crisis Group
A 12-page update briefing on the Saipov affair and its consequences
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-27
The Return of Russia Under Putin
INSS
An Israeli article analyzing the resurgence of Russian power
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-25
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
Armenia: A Russian Outpost in the Caucasus?
IFRI
This French paper describes the relationship between Russia and Armenia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-21
Assessing the Contribution of International Actors in Afghanistan
SFB
A 24-page German paper based on the results of a representative survey of households in North East Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-20
Gaza: Risks and Opportunities
BESA
A 4-page Israeli article discussing the implications of the recent breach by Hamas of the Egyptian-Gaza border
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-20
Japan-China Relations: How to Build a "Strategic Relationship of Mutual Benefit"?
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese commentary on improved relations between Japan and China
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-18
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
The Six-Party Talks: A Good Platform for Broader Cooperation in Northeast Asia
Korean Journal of Security Affairs
An 8-page Korean article arging that the six-party talks are an effective mechanism for dealing with the North Korean nuclear issue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-08
A New Direction for France's Security and Foreign Policy
Stimson Center
A US article on the current reappraisal of French security and foreign policy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-07
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
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and Japan: Moving Together to Reshape the Eurasian Community
Brookings Institution
A US article examining how the SCO has evolved, with special reference to Japanese participation and US interests
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-04
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
The European Union as a Normative Foreign Policy Actor
CEPS
This 38-page working paper examines whether the EU fits a normative foreign policy paradigm
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-31
The U.S. and Iran after the NIE
CIS
A US essay on how US-Iranian relations may be affected by the NIE report on Iran's nuclear capabilities
Foreign Policy, DisabilityPosted: 2008-01-30
Is Iraqi Kurdistan a Good Ally?
AEI
A US briefing assessing the trustworthiness of Iraqi Kurdistan as an ally
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-28
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
ASEAN Brief 2007: Progress Towards the ASEAN Community
ASEAN
This 17-page brief is designed to highlight the progress of ASEAN integration, community-building and development
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-24
The Iranian Nuclear Program After the National Intelligence Estimate
Brookings Institution
A US commentary on the impact of the NEI assessment of Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-23
Negotiating with the Islamic Republic of Iran
USIP
This 16-page US report is intended as a brief for American negotiators dealing with Iranian counterparts
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-22
The Legs of the Triangle: The EU-China Relations
DGAP
A 10-page German paper assessing the future of EU-China relations
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-20
U.S. Primacy, Eurasia's New Strategic Landscape and the Emerging Asian Order
RSIS
This 34-page Singaporean working paper explores the future strategic environment in Asia and how Southeast Asian countries should prepare for it
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-19
World Under Stress: Issues and Initiatives
Lowy Institute
A 13-page Australian lecture on the problems facing the US, radical Islam, the future of nuclear weapons and the need for closer global cooperation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-17
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
America's Asian Opportunity
AEI
A 5-page paper adressing how the US should revitalize its policies towards Asia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-16
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
Cross-Strait Relations: In Search of Peace
"China Leadership Monitor"
A 19-page US paper on the prospects for resolving China-Taiwan issues
Foreign Policy, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-01-09
The Rise of China and the Future of the West
"Foreign Affairs"
A 5-page US essay examining whther the liberal West can survive the rise of China
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-09
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
The Mideast Axis of Destabilization
BESA
A 6-page Israeli paper on the activities of the Iran-Syria-Hizbollah-Hamas alliance
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-04
Profiling Normative Foreign Policy: The European Union and its Global Partners
CEPS
An 18-page working paper developing a conceptual framework for a study of normative foreign policy
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2008-01-04
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
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
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
U.S.-Kurdish Relations in Post-Invasion Iraq
"MERIA"
An 11-page Israeli article examining the US-Kurdish relationship in the period since the US invasion of Iraq
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-02
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
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
Policy Options Paper: Pakistan
CFR
An 11-page US paper discussing how the US should respond to Pakistan's ongoing political crisis
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-21
South Korea's Election: What to Expect from President Lee
Crisis Group
An 8-page brief analyzing the anticipated impact of President Lee's election on Seoul's sensitive relations with Noth Korea and the US
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-21
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
Preparing for the Multipolar World: European Foreign and Security Policy in 2020
CER
This article argues that the EU can help to ensure that multilateralism prevails over balance-of-power politics in the near future
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-19
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
North Korea, Northeast Asia and the ROK-U.S. Alliance
Brookings Institution
This 64-page US paper analyzes the background of ROK-US dissonances during 2001-2006 and explores the possibility of forging a ROK-US strategy on North Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-18
ASEAN at 40: Perception and Reality
Pacific Forum CSIS
A 2-page critique of ASEAN's credibility
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-14
The End of the Vasco de Gama Era
Lowy Institute
A 35-page Australian paper on the changing balance of power in global politics
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-14
America, Don't Count on Our Followship
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese commentary on the risk of a schism in US-Japan relations being caused by a weakening of US policy towards North Korea
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-14
Japan's Evolving Relations with China
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese commentary on the rapprochement in Sino-Japanese relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-14
Russian Security Strategy Under Vladimir Putin: Russian and American Perspectives
SSI
This 54-page US publication illustrates the degree to which the great power rivalry in Eurasia has become a major security issue and a source of growing Russo-American tension
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-10
China's Decision to Deny U.S. Ships from Port of Hong Kong
PINR
A US commentary on the decision of China to deny access for US naval ships to the port of Hong Kong
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-09
China in the Eyes of its Neighbours
Stimson Center
A US article on the concerns held in neighbouring countries about the emergence of China as a major power
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-08