Regional
A Regional Approach to Managing Africa’s Food Shocks
Brookings
A US article arguing that any viable strategy to cope with famine in Africa must take a regional approach consistent with the broad economic development strategy endorsed by the AU
Poverty & Hunger, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-10
How Stable Is Jordan? King Abdullah’s Half-hearted Reforms and the Challenge of the Arab Spring
Brookings
This 11-page US policy briefing takes a closer look at Jordan’s changing political dynamics, with a focus on the role of the king, the royal court, and the feared security services
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-15
The Muslim Brotherhood in the Arab World and Islamic Communities in Western Europe
ITIC
This 12-page Israeli paper updates and supplements ITIC's June 2011 study of the Muslim Brotherhood. It examines the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and other Arab countries in the wake of the past year's regional uprisings. It deals with the nature of the movement in each country, its relations with the various regimes and evaluates its chances of exploiting regional unrest to its own ends. It also examines the Muslim Brotherhood's branches in Western European countries and the implications of its activity for both internal European affairs and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-01-13
Awakening and Famine in Global Context
ORG
This UK brief examines political awakening in the Middle East and famine is East Africa
Poverty & Hunger, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-25
Elections in Latin America: The Problematic Use of a Democratic Institution
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on certain states in Latin America,where elections not only serve as a source of democratic legitimation and a form of political oversight, but are also used by both ruling parties and opposition forces in certain situations as a means to extend their own power
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-17
Eurasian Security Arrangements Face Reality Check After Kyrgyzstan Crisis
SIPRI
This Swedish essay describes how the bloody events in Kyrgyzstan in the summer of 2010 have created a new security situation in Eurasia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-15
From Hegemony to New Geopolitical Competition
FIIA
This Finnish paper assesses Russia's strategic footprint in Central Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-11-07
Has Arab Business Ever Been, or Will it Be, a Player for Reform?
Arab Reform Initiative
This 18-page policy paper explores to what extent the private sector is truly private in the GCC and asks whether the recent economic crisis can set the stage for potentially more mature interest group politics and a wider contribution of business to reform processes
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-28
Landmines in Egupt's Constitutional Roadmap
CEIP
This US commentary says that the military's pledge to hold presidential elections in Egypt by June 2012 could lead to a fresh crisis if a new constitution is written before those elections are held
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-09
Merging Bottom-Up and Top-Down Peace Efforts: A Jerusalem-Ramallah Trip Report
Washington Institute
A commentary on the conclusions reached on the prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peach from a recent Middle East study tour
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-10
No Quick Deliverance from Terrorism for Pakistan
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the need for Pakistan to end the network of jihadists in provinces like Punjab and Sindh as well as the Taliban if it really wants to get rid of the Islamist menace
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-03
Pakistan, the United States and the End Game in Afghanistan: Perceptions of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Elite
USIP
This 5-page US brief summarizes the perceptions of Pakistani foreign policy elite about Pakistan’s strategy and interests in Afghanistan, its view of the impending “end game”, and the implications of its policies towards Afghanistan for the U.S.-Pakistan relationship
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-02
The Next Move for Syria
CEIP
This US Q&A explains that what happens in Syria will have a huge impact on the rest of the region, and if the government were to fall, it would be the biggest strategic blow to Iran since the Iran-Iraq war
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-09
20 Years of Milo Dukanovic's Regime?
IFIMES
A Slovene update on the political situation in Montenegro
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-18
A New Wave of Terror in the Arabian Peninsula?
INSS
An Israeli analysis of factors likely to result in testing the relative effectiveness demonstrated by the security forces in the Arabian Peninsula in recent years in their struggle against terror
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-12
A Complex War in the Shadows
ORG
This 4-page UK briefing looks at recent developments in Afghanistan and the United States’ increasingly shadowy war against al-Qaida. It also examines the planned withdrawal of US combat forces from Iraq and the debate about the US withdrawal from Afghanistan due to start in July 2011
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-26
A Concise History of Exchange Rate Regimes In Latin America
CEPR
This US paper analyzes the exchange rate experience of the major Latin American countries including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru and others in the post-World-War period, up to the crisis caused by the collapse of the U.S. housing bubble
Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-30
A Defining Moment for the “King of Kings”
CEIP
A US article assessing the future direction of Qaddafi's policies and actions
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-11
A Delicate Issue: Asia's Nuclear Future
ASPI
This report argues that Australian strategic policy should retain the flexibility to accommodate a range of possible Asian nuclear futures, striking a balance between its ordering and hedging strategies during a possible turbulent era in regional security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-14
A Failure of Strategy
IISS
An article assessing the strategic consequences of the war in Georgia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-11-09
A Family Affair: The Generational Turnover and the Stability of the Saudi Kingdom
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the succession issue in Saudi Arabia
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-07
A Military Attack on Iran? Considerations for Israeli Decision Making
INSS
A 16-page Israeli paper on the discussion that will necessarily be held by the Israeli leadership as it sits down to reach a decision as to whether to attack Iran's nuclear installations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-18
A New Era in Turkish-Armenian Relations
EUISS
This 2-page opinion examines the long road which has led to a thawing in relations between Turkey and Armenia and the pragmatic reasons for this rapprochement
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-15
A New Middle East?
INSS
A 12-page Israeli essay introducing "Strategic Survey for Israel 2011"
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-03
A New Prime Minister in Kuwait…and Credit Goes to the Brotherhood?
CEIP
This US article assesses the likelihood of a Muslim Brotherhood comeback in Kuwait
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-16
A New Start in the Balkans?
FRIDE
This 6-page Spanish policy brief argues that to bring the Balkans closer to the EU and preclude continued instability, the EU will need to strengthen its political engagement beyond a mere institutional restructuring
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-18
A Palestinian Deal in the Season of Remarkable Change
The National
A US op-ed on the Fatah-Hamas agreement
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-05-05
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
A Proposal for a Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone in Northeast Asia
Nautilus Institute
This US essay proposes a fresh approach incorporating the concept of a nuclear weapons-free zone in Northeast Asia should be considered as a way of ensuring peace and security in the region
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-12
A Proposal for the Resumption of the Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations for a Two-State Solution
INSS
An Israeli article proposing the use of the Roadmap of 30 April 2003 as a basis for reaching an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-04
A Repeat Performance: Hamas, Israel, and the Political Process
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-03
A Return of Armies to the Forefront of Arab Politics?
IAI
An 11-page Italian working paper investigating what kind of actors armies are
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-12
A Tale of Two Africas
CFR
A US commentary comparing the differing aftermaths of recent elections in Ghana and Guinea
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-20
A Tale of Two Crises
FPRI
A US foreign policy perspective on Israeli-Palestinian and Indo-Pakistani conflicts
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-20
A Third Lebanon War
CFR
An 11-page US contingency planning memorandum considering the implications of a further Israeli-Hezbollah war
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-09
A Third Lebanon War: CPA Contingency Planning Memorandum
CFR
This 8-page memorandum discusses the most plausible scenarios and associated warning signs of a “Third Lebanon War,” its implications for the United States, and U.S. policy options to reduce the likelihood of renewed Israel-Hezbollah conflict and mitigate the consequences should it occur
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-18
A Toughened US Stance toward Iran
INSS
An Israeli commentary on indications that the US is adopting a new and considerably more determined approach to Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-09
A Turning Tide in Lebanon
CEIP
This US article traces the turning political tide in Lebanon
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-16
A Victory for Islamism? The Second Lebanon War and Its Repercussions
Washington Institute
An 80-page US paper arguing that although Hizballah's strong position in Lebanese society keeps the bilateral conflict with Israel alive, the perception of strength and success in battle provides Hizballah with much broader reach and regional influence
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-11-27
A Victory for the Iran-led Coalition
Gloria Center
An Israeli commentary on Syria's continuing influence in Lebanon
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-14
Abkhazia: Deepening Dependence
Crisis Group
This 26-page report gives a snapshot of the current situation, particularly the extent of Russian economic, political and cultural dominance in Abkhazia
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-01
Abnormalisation:The Bumpy Road to Turkish-Armenian Rapprochement,
CEPS
This 2-page commentary analyzes the complexities of implementing the Turkish-Armenian rapprochement
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-01-09
Actions, Not Just Attitudes: A New Paradigm for U.S.-Arab Relations
Washington Institute
A 102-page US policy focus that presents and interprets the most comprehensive data yet assembled on actual Arab political behavior, at both the political and popular levels, for twenty Arab countries over ten years
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-07-11
Afghan Civil Society and a Comprehensive Peace Process
USIP
A 5-page US brief highlighting the importance of involving Afghan civil society and its interests in any sustainable approach to peace in Afghanistan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-02
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS
This 92-page US report summarizes US policy for Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-08
Afghanistan’s Election Challenges
Crisis Group
This 40-page report evaluates the challenges of the Afghan presidential and provincial council elections in August 2009 and suggests ways to strengthen processes and institutions in the run-up to National Assembly and district elections in 2010
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-24
Afghanistan’s Future: Foreign and Local Solutions for a Fought-Over Country
Egmont
A 7-page Belgian security policy brief examining Afghanistan's future through different national and international lenses
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-13
Africa and the Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean
SAIIA
A 33-page South African occasional paper studying the the stakeholders’ dynamics in the Indian Ocean, and analyzing the implications and challenges for Africa
Regional, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-02-28
African Dictators' Club Lost Two Members: Time for Some Rethinking?
NAI
This article considers whether North African revolutions might be mirrored in Uganda
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-18
African Institutions in a Changing Regional and Global Security Environment
IPI
This 20-page meeting note summarizes a US conference which had a principal focus on the emergence and evolution of a new African peace and security architecture for the continent
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-07
African Mistrust of ‘Northern Justice'
FRIDE
A 10-page Spanish paper describing the difficulties that international justice has in expanding jurisdiction beyond state borders in cases of genocide or massive violations of human rights
Human Rights, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-07
After Iraq
ORG
A 4-page UK briefing on the implications of the accelerated withdrawal from Iraq by the US
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-01
After Soccer Diplomacy: The Turkish-Armenian Relations
Bertelsmann Stiftung
An 8-page German brief considering the expectations, hopes and fears associated with the reopening of the border and the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-10-19
Agglomeration versus Fragmentation: A Comparison of East Asia and Europe
IDE
This 27-page Japanese discussion paper conducts an empirical clarification of the difference in spatial relationships among countries within a region for the electric machinery industry by use of spatial econometric analysis
Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-03
Al Qaeda's View of the Arab Spring
FPRI
This 4-page US essay considers the manner in which al Qaeda confronted the ideological challenge presented by the Arab Spring
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-04
Al-Qaida and the Arab Awakening
ORG
A UK security briefing on Al-Qaida's stance in the Arab Awakening
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-11
Alternate Trajectories of the Roles and Influence of China and the United States in Northeast Asia and the Implications for Future Power Configurations
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
A 19-page book chapter examining the future security situation of Northeast Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-01
Alternate Trajectories of the Roles and Influence of China and the United States in Northeast Asia and the Implications for Future Power Configurations
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
This 19-page US paper examines several key factors and interactions between countries that he predicts are likely to play a role in configuring the security structure of Northeast Asia between now and 2025
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-06-03
An African Union? The Shortcomings of Africa’s Strategy in Copenhagen
Stimson Center
A US commentary on Africa's strategy in Copenhagen
Climate Change & Environment, RegionalPosted: 2010-01-05
An Arab Development Bank: Institutionalising Change in Middle East
RSIS
This 2-page Singaporean commentary advocates the creation of an Arab development bank to enable sustainable economic growth in the Arab world
Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-10-13
An Enemy from Within: The Iranian Regime and the New Political Challenge
FPRI
A 4-page US essay on strains within the Iranian leadership
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-29
An International Response to Central Asia’s Severe Disaster Risks
Brookings
A US paper on efforts to deal with the cumulative risks which Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) face
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, RegionalPosted: 2011-05-05
Ankara-Yerevan Accords Point toward Armenia’s Withdrawal from the Occupied Territories
ADA
An Azerbaijani commentary on the implications of the Ankara-Yerevan accords for Azerbaijan
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-11-18
Arab Reactions to Bin Ladin's Demise
Dayan Center
An Israeli article commenting on Arab reactions to Bin Ladin's death
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-11
Arab Royal Houses Seek Affordable Medicines
INSS
An Israeli commentary on how Arab royal houses are reacting tho the Arab Spring
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-18
Arab Spring or Autumn?
ORG
This 4-page UK briefing assesses the state of the 'Arab Spring', principally in relation to Bahrain, Syria and Libya, and questions, whether the 'Spring' is already turning into 'Autumn'
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-05-13
Arabs vs. the Abdullah Plan
"Middle East Quarterly"
A 10-page US article analyzing the inter-Arab context in which the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative was adopted and the degree of its continued relevance
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-30
Arc of Conflict
ORG
A 4-page July 2009 security briefing with updates on the situation in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-31
Arctic Cooperation Must Become More Inclusive
SIPRI
A Swedish essay proposing a route for greater international cooperation in the Arctic
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-08-26
Are the United States and Iran on a Collision Course?
INSS
An Israeli article analysing the worsening relations between the US and iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-10-31
Armenia and Turkey: Bridging the Gap
CEIP
This US policy brief suggests that both parties should take steps to rebuild confidence and affirm their faith in the 2009 Armenian–Turkish Protocols, which offer clear benefits to both Armenia and Turkey.
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-04-15
Armies and Civilians in the Arab Awakening: An Inevitable Compromise?
CEIP
A US article arguing that in consequence of the Arab transitions, civil-military relations will be redefined and renegotiated in every case
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-31
ASEAN’s Free Trade Agreements with the People’s Republic
ADB
This 40-page report aims to assess, qualitatively and quantitatively the different permutations of ASEAN’s free trade agreements (FTAs) with PRC, Japan and Korea
Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-03-24
ASEAN’S Next Challenge: Preventing Incidents at Sea
RSIS
This 2-page Singaprean commentary deals with a series of recent confrontations between navies in the waters of Southeast Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-08
ASEAN's Regional Cooperation and Multilateral Relations
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 65-page Australian research paper studying recent developments in ASEAN regional cooperation
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-21
Asia Feels Impact as Middle East Awakens
SIIA
This Singaporean commentary considers whether the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East matters for Asia
RegionalPosted: 2011-02-28
Asia Pacific Summits: How China, US and ASEAN can Collaborate
RSIS
A 2-page Singaporean commentary arguing that China, the United States and Southeast Asia should think about collaborating on nontraditional security projects
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-25
Asia-Pacific Regional Economic Integration and Architecture
Peterson Institute
A speech considering the economic, political and security implications of greater Asian economic integration
Globalisation & International Trade, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-08
Asia’s Changing Shape
Lowy Institute, Qantas
A 16-page Australian study describing major changes in the shape of Asia
RegionalPosted: 2011-08-25
Asian FTAs: Trends and Challenges
ADBI
This 40-page working papere examines key trends and challenges in Asian FTAs
Globalisation & International Trade, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-16
Asian Regionalism and US Policy: The Case for Creative Adaptation
RSIS
This 36-page Singaporean working paper proposes that the US should adopt a policy of creative adaptation to regionalism in East Asia
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-22
Asia's Coming Revolutions, with the Winner Unclear
SIIA
A Singaporean commentary considering the nature of Asia's "rise"
RegionalPosted: 2011-01-14
Assessing the Obstacles and Opportunities in a Future Israeli-Syrian-American Peace Negotiation
Brookings
This 10-page US paper analyzes the difficulties confronting Washington’s and Jerusalem’s respective Syria policies and offers an approach for dealing with Syria
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-01
Australian Unity Wellbeing Index: Special Report on City and Country Living
Australian Unity and Deakin University
A 56-page report monitoring the subjective wellbeing of the Australian population, comparing city dwellers with those living rurally
Regional, Urban IssuesPosted: 2005-03-04
Authoritarian State Building in the Middle East: From Durability to Revolution
CDDRL
A 40-page US working paper that explains the variation in the durability of authoritarian regimes in the post-colonial Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-03-11
Authoritarian State Building in the Middle East: From Durability to Revolution
FSI
A 40-page US working paper explaining variation in the durability of authoritarian regimes in the post-colonial Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-03
Avoiding a Tempest in the South China Sea
CFR
This US brief describes how new tensions in the South China Sea are a growing test to China's relations with the United States and China's Southeast Asian neighbours
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-04
Azerbaijan and Naval Competition on the Caspian
ADA
An article on Azerbaijan's development of a naval presence on the Caspian Sea
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-25
Azerbaijan’s Balanced Foreign Policy and the Muslim World
ADA
An Azerbaijani commentary on the country's development of relations with the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-06
“The Forgotten War”: The US Withdrawal from Iraq
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the progress of the US withdrawal from Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-14
Baghdad’s Wary Support for the Syrian Status Quo
USIP
This 4-page US brief outlines how Baghdad possesses limited ability to influence the course of events in Syria, but uses this to provide modest support to the Assad regime
Regional, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-10-19
Bahrain: Reaching a Threshold
FRIDE
This 40-page Spanish working paper argues that Bahrain has reached an impasse in its reform process
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-04-14
Balancing Acts: Russian-Chinese Relations
NUPI
A 52-page Norwegian report on Russian-Chinese relations and developments in SCO and CSTO
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-28
Beibu Gulf: Emerging Sub-regional Integration between China and ASEAN
RSIS
This 44-page Singaporean working paper describes and analyzes an emerging sub-regional integration project between China and ASEAN
Regional, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-01-16
Between the Clawing Eagle and Ascendant Dragon: The Demise of the Philippines’ Policy of Hedging
Lowy Institute
A 4-page Australian brief exploring the triangular strategic dynamic between the United States, China and the Philippines
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-27
Beyond Boundaries in the Middle East
Stimson Center
This 39-page US report proposes an innovative, "whole-of-society" approach to bridging the security/development divide in the Middle East that would leverage donor investments in both security assistance and development assistance, so as to ensure recipient state buy-in and an enduring return on investment
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-10-01
Beyond Cairo: Prospects for Change in the Middle East
"The Hill"
A US article assessing the implications of the momentous events in Tunisia and Egypt
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-25
Beyond Dependence and Legacy
ORG
The 10-page report of a 2-day meeting of experts exploring the implications of the sustainable security framework for the sub-Saharan Africa
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-05-28
Beyond Iraq: A New U.S. Strategy for the Middle East
CFR
A 7-page US article spelling out the prerequisites for a successful US Middle East strategy
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-07
Beyond Orthodox Approaches: Assessing Opportunities for Democracy Support in the Middle East and North Africa
NIMD, Hivos
This 62-page Dutch policy paper offers an exploration of how organisations can best support democratisation in the Middle East and North Africa region
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-05