Foreign Policy
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
Israel's Strike on Syria Reduces Chances for Peace Deal
PNIR
This US brief comments on the effect of Israel's recent air strike on the prospects for a peace deal with Syria
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-12
Syria's Role in the Region: Media, Peacemaker or Aggressor
TCF
A 30-page US paper examining Syria's role in the Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-12
Seeing Blue: American Visions of the EU
ISS-EU
An 81-page paper exploring US perspectives of the EU, particularly as a global strategic actor
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-14
Relations in the Russia-Ukraine-EU Triangle: 'Zero-Sum Game or Not?
ISS-EU
This 43-page occasional paper examines relations in the Russia-Ukraine-EU triangle
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-14
A New Approach to Burma
"Foreign Affairs"
A 4-page US essay proposing a new approach for the international community to adopt towards the Burmese Junta
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-14
Are the US and Turkey on a collision course?
INSS
An Israeli insight considering the connection between the potential Turkish intervention in Northern Iraq and the US resolution to recognise the mass killing of Armenians during WWI as genocide
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-15
Opening the Door to Peace in South Asia
Brookings Institution
A US commentary stressing the importance of good Indo-Pakistan relations to the maintenance of peace in the region
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-16
The EU's "Sanctions Paradox"
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the EU's sanctions policy in respect of Zimbabwe
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-18
Security Council Reform: The P5's Responsibility to Act
JIIA
A Japanese commentary on the need for reforming the UN Security Council
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-18
What Korean Unification Means to China
Nautilus Institute
This US article considers China's likely stance in respect of Korean reunification
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-19
Crossroads of Diplomacy: New Challenges, New Solutions
Clingendael
A 50-page Dutch paper describing how the nature of international relations has changed in recent decades
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-19
Reform of Global Governance: Priorities for Action
Brookings Institutions
A 7-page US paper addressing the need for the reform of global institutions
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-23
China Rising: Assessing China's Economic and Military Power
FPRI
The report of a US conference held to assess the extent and implications of China's rise as an economic and military power
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-23
Israel's Current Strategy in the Gaza Strip
PINR
A US security brief on Israel's current Gaza Strip policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-24
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
India Rediscovering East Asia
PINR
A US brief on the development of India's engagement with East Asia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-25
Afghanistan: Talking to the Taliban
Chatham House
A 3-page UK article discussing whether the West should be talking to the Taliban
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-26
The ABC of European Union Strategy: Ambition, Benchmark, Culture
Egmont
A 30-page paper analyzing Europe's foreign policy
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-27
Update on Iran
INSS
An Israeli article reflecting on how the international community has reacted to the Iranian nuclear crisis in recent months
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-29
A New Deal with Russia?
CER, "Prospect"
An article making the case for a "grand bargain" between the West and Russia
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-10-29
Arctic Scramble Leads Washington to Reconsider Law of the Sea
PINR
A US intelligence brief on the competing national claims to mineral and energy rights in the Arctic
Energy, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-10-29
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
The Case for Restraint
"The American Interest"
A US article making the case for a grand strategy of restraint in US foreign policy
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-02
The Iran Counter-Proliferation Act: Potential Implications for Russian-Iranian Relations and U.S.-Russian Nuclear Cooperation
CNS
A US article reviewing the likely impact of the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-02
The United States and ASEAN-China Relations: All Quiet on the Southeast Asian Front
SSI
A 35-page US monograph examining the implications of closer ASEAN-China relations for US foreign policy
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-09
The Eastern Dimension of America's New European Allies
SSI
This 196-page monograph discusses how the US and the EU can more effectively shape a successful Eastern Dimension
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-09
America's Strategic Opportunity with India
CFR
This 6-page US article looks at the developing relationship between the US and India
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-09
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
Revision of Article 9 Should Assume New Security Treaty with US
AJISS
A Japanese commentary discussing how the revision of Article 9 of the Japanese constitution is likely to affect Japan's security treaty with the US
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-10
Drift to War
ORG
This 4-page UK security briefing focuses on the prospect of a US-Iran conflict
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-12
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
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
Japan's Economic Diplomacy Towards China: The Lure of Business and Burden of History
Clingendael
A 59-page Dutch paper analyzing how collective memory has intervend in Japan's economic diplomacy during the past decade
Foreign Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-11-13
The US "One China" Policy: Time for a Change?
Pacific Forum CSIS
A 2-page US commentary on US policy towards the PRC and Taiwan
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-14
The Political Significance of the U.S.-China Military Hotline
PINR
A US intelligence brief on the political significance of the US-China military hotline
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-19
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Annapolis and After
Crisis Group
A 20-page briefing analyzing the difficulties surrounding Annapolis and the opportunities presented
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-20
Russia Reasserts Power with Thermobaric Weapons and Bomber Runs
PINR
This US intelligence brief discusses the implications of Russia's increased military activity
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-22
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
Building a Constructive U.S.-Russian Relationship
Brookings Institution
A US House Committee address on US-Russian relations
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-23
Prime Minister Fukuda Weighs His Options
PINR
A US intelligence brief commenting on the current political situation in Japan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-26
An Approach to Managing North Korea
Brookings Institute
This 20-page US paper offers a strategy for the US-ROK alliance to deal with North Korea
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-27
Contemporary Chinese Views of Europe
Chatham House
This 81-page UK report examines Chinese views on the economic, political and cultural aspects of Europe
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-27
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
India and its Neighbours: Do Economic Interests Have the Potential to Build Peace?
Chatham House
This 25-page UK paper analyzes India's increasing role in world and regional affairs
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-28
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
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Indian Ocean and the Maritime Balance of Power in Historical Perspective
RSIS
A 34-page Singaporean paper exploring the historical roots and changing dynamics of the maritime balance of power in the Indian Ocean
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-29
A Way Out of the Impasse
BICC
This 6-page German policy brief proposes a new strategy for addressing Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-03
Pakistan on the Brink: Regional Perspectives and Implications
MIT-CIS
A US analysis focusing on the regional implications of a continued status quo or deterioration in Pakistan's political situation
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-03
Europe and America: Managing the 21st Century's Agenda
DGAP
The 41-page report of an international conference held in Germany to explore a wide range of current transatlantic issues
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-04
North Korea-Russia Relations: A Strained Friendship
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing examines the bilateral relations between Moscow and Pyongyang
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-04
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
Pioneering Foreign Policy: The EU Special Representatives
ISS-EU
This 165-page paper examines the role of the EU special representatives
Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-08
Asia's Forgotten Crisis
CFR
This 4-page US article describes the security threat posed by Burma (Myanmar)
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-08
The Costs of Containing Iran
CFR
A 3-page US article assessing the US Administration's new policy for containing Iran
Foreign Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-08
The Berlin-London Connection: From "No Frills" to "Full Service"
SWP
An 8-page German article discussing the growth in cooperation between Germany and the UK in European affairs
European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-08
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
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
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
Japan's Evolving Relations with China
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese commentary on the rapprochement in Sino-Japanese relations
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
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
ASEAN at 40: Perception and Reality
Pacific Forum CSIS
A 2-page critique of ASEAN's credibility
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-14
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
America's Asian Opportunity
AEI
A 5-page paper adressing how the US should revitalize its policies towards Asia
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-16
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Is Iraqi Kurdistan a Good Ally?
AEI
A US briefing assessing the trustworthiness of Iraqi Kurdistan as an ally
Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-28
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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