Policy pointers

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 Enters the Space Arena

IDSA

An Indian commentary on the strategic implications of Iran's February 2009 satellite launch

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-27

Iran Tightens its Security Collaboration with Persian Gulf Countries in an Attempt to Secure Regional Hegemony

IICC

An Israeli commentary on Iran's recent activities to promote security collaboration with three important Persian Gulf countries, Qatar , Bahrain and Oman

Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-19

Iran: The Flaws of Containment

BESA

A 4-page Israeli perspective highlighting the risks of a containment strategy vis-à-vis Iran

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-02

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses

CRS

A 70-page US updated report on concerns relating to Iran and possible policy responses

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-02

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses

CRS

An 82-page US report on issues with Iran

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-10

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses

CRS

This 66-page US report describes Iran's governance, military assets, foreign policy posture and the policy response of the US to perceived threats

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-23

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses

CRS

A 65-page US backgrounder on U.S. concerns and policy responses to threats posed by Iran

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-07

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses

CRS

A 68-page updated US report on the country's concerns about Iranian actions and intentions, and US policy responses

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-12-11

Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses

CRS

A 62-page US report on US security concerns presented by Iran

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-10-20

Iran’s Activity in East Africa, the Gateway to the Middle East and the African Continent

IICC

A 26-page Israeli report on Iran's activities in East Africa

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-10

Iran’s Nuclear Program: Tehran’s Compliance with International Obligations

CRS

This 17-page US report provides a brief overview of Iran’s nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-01-22

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

Iranian Involvement in Lebanon

INSS

A 14-page Israeli analysis of Iranian involvement in Lebanon

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-15

Iranian Missile Messages: Reading Between the Lines of "Great Prophet 6"

ACA

A US issue brief assessing Iran's nuclear weapons ability and intent

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-13

Iraq and the Kurds: Trouble Along the Trigger Line

Crisis Group

This 42-page report warns that a new and potentially destructive ethnic conflict has arisen between the Iraqi federal and Kurdistan’s regional government

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-07

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’s Day of Anger: Democracy for Arabs, Electricity for Iraqis

Dayan Center

A 15-page Israeli essay that examines the "Egypt effect" through the prism of Iraq and its discourse on democracy may provide insights regarding regional turmoil in the Middle East

Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-28

Iraq’s Never-Ending Process of Forming a Government

CEIP

A US commentary on the state of the Iraqi government

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-05

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

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

Irregular Warfare and Revolts from the Margins

ORG

A 4-page UK overview of the international security situation, focussing on the 'war on terror', the related conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the implications of US and UK foreign policy for the majority world.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-12-31

Is a Nuclear-free East Asia Possible? Opportunities and Constraints

Global Asia

The report of a panel discussion of the potential for a nuclear-free East Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-21

Is Iran immune from the Arab spring?

FRIDE

This 4-page Spanish policy brief asserts that Iran’s opposition is far too divided to enable a democratic breakthough and the country’s potential for democratic change may largely depend on ongoing regional developments

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-10-07

Is Kuwait Out of the Impasse?

CEIP

A US commentary on the political climate in Kuwait

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-09

Is South America on the Brink of an Arms Race?

SIPRI

A Swedish essay examining whether an arms race is looming in South America

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-01-29

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

Is the Expansion of Chinese Military Capability a Threat to the Stability of the Western Paciﬁc?

Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies

A 13-page Australian paper studying whether China's growing military power is a cause for concern

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-11

Is the King’s Dilemma only for Presidents?

CEIP

A US article assessing the stability of Arab monarchies

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-12

Is the Military Option Back on the Table?

INSS

An Israeli article assessing the US stance regarding military action against Iran

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-08

Is the United States on the Side of Mideast Democracy?

Brookings

A US article questioning US policy towards the Middle East

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-01

Islamic Parties in Pakistan

Crisis Group

This 48-page report examines the internal workings, policies and agendas of Pakistan's Islamic parties, and their relationship with the state, particularly the military, in order to assess how they maintain political influence despite limited electoral support

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-12

Islamic Women's Activism in the Arab World

DIIS

This 81-page Danish report looks at the significance of Islamic women's activism in the Arab world

Regional, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-02-10

Islamist Terrorism in Greater Central Asia: The 'Al-Qaedaization' of Uzbek Jihadism

IFRI

The goal of this 29-page French paper is to analyze the threat of Islamist terrorism in Central Asia, through the examination of what could be termed a real Al-Qaeda-like threat: the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) and its splinter cells, which seem to be the real problem in Central Asia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-12-31

Islamists in Politics: The Dynamics of Participation

CEIP

A 32-page US paper examining the participation of Islamist movements in politics in the Middle East

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-23

Israel and Iran: A Dangerous Rivalry

Rand Corporation

This 116-page US study describes how Israeli-Iranian rivalry has intensified recently, particularly with the rise of fundamentalist leaders in Iran and the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran posing grave strategic and ideological challenges to Israel

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-01

Israel and Palestine - Two States for Two Peoples: If Not Now, When?

FPA

A collegial, collective policy statement representing a consensus view of the Boston Study Group on Middle East Peace

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-18

Israel and the Proposed 2012 WMDFZ Conference: Framing a Regional Process

INSS

An Israeli perspective on the Proposed 2012 WMDFZ Conference

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-03

Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People: From the San Remo Conference (1920) to the Netanyahu-Abbas Talks

JCPA

An Israeli article asserting Israel's right as the nation-state of the Jewish people

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-19

Israel, the United States, and the Military Option against Iran

INSS

An Israeli article arguing that an Israeli avoidance of fulfilling its threats against Iran is liable to damage the nation’s credibility and deterrent capability

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-18

Israel-Maghreb Relations: Realities and Possibilities

MERIA

This 5-page Israeli article presents an overview of Israeli-Maghrebi relations since Israel's establishment. It also discusses cooperation with Israel in various spheres and ideas on how to further promote this

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-06

Israel: Background and U.S. Relations

CRS

A 43-page US review of US-Israel relations

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-03-04

Israel’s Blockade of Gaza, the Mavi Marmara Incident, and Its Aftermath

CRS

A 20-page US report on the Mavi Marmara incident

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-16

Japan Beefs up its Naval Capability

IDSA

A 12-page Indian issue brief proposing naval cooperation between Japan and India

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-01-05

Japan’s New Commitment to Asia: Toward the Realization of an East Asian Community

RSIS

A 7-page address by the Japanese Prime Minister on Japan's foreign policy towards Asia

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-24

Japan’s Quest for East Asian Community

IDSA

An Indian commentary on Japan's proposal to form an East Asian Community

Regional, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-10-29

Japan’s Security and Defence Policy: The More Things Change . . .

SIPRI

A Swedish essay on trends in Japan's security policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-30

Japan's and South Korea's Role in East Asian Security?

USAWC

This 38-page US paper argues that in order to meet security challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. must expect Japan and South Korea to take on an increasing role for security in the region

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-18

Japan's Strategic Outlook

ASPI

A 12-page Australian perspective on Japan's strategic outlook

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-19

Jordan is Boiling

INSS

An Israeli analysis of the unfolding developments carrying far-reaching implications for the Middle East region in general and Jordan's stability in particular

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-27

Jordan Seeks to Preempt Discontent with New Government

CEIP

This US article questions whether Jordanian Prime Minister Bakhit’s cabinet will implement changes that insulate Jordan from the pressure of mass protests

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-21

Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations

CRS

A 23-page US report providing an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-02

Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations

CRS

This 30-page US report provides an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan’s government and economy and of its cooperation in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-23

Jordan's Future Challenges

Gloria Center

This 13-page Israeli commentary asserts that the Jordanian king will have to institute greater and more fundamental reforms in order to maintain the basic pact between the monarchy and the people and to prevent Jordanians from beginning to question the legitimacy of his rule

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-24

Jordan's Quandary Over Syria

FPRI

This 3-page US bulletin examines Jordan's changing attitudes towards Syria

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-26

Justice or Stability? Hizbullah, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and Consequences for the Region

Lowy Institute for International Policy

This 12-page Australian paper explores what the outcomes of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (investigating the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri) will mean for both key domestic actors in Lebanese politics such as Hizbullah, and regional players like Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-03-22

Karabakh after Kazan

ADA

An Azerbaijani commentary on the meeting between Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Serzh Sargsyan to discuss a settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Regional, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-07-20

Kashmir: Paths to Peace

Chatham House

This UK paper examines the results of a poll taken to establish current attitudes in Kashmir on both sides of the LoC to alternative scenarios for the resolution of the conflict

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-08

Kazakhstan's Defense Policy: An Assessment of the Trends

SSI

A 73-page US monograph assessing Kazakhstan's defence policy in the context of its foreign policy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-26

Kosovo and Serbia: A Little Goodwill Could Go a Long Way

Crisis Group

This 29-page report recommends that all sides should work to build confidence and lay the groundwork for the political talks needed to guide a gradual transformation in northern Kosovo and eventually lead to normal relations between Kosovo and Serbia

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-03

Kosovo and Turkey : What Lies Ahead?

SETA

A 12-page Turkish policy brief arguing that Turkey can contribute to bridging relations between Belgrade and Pristina by identifying ways of cooperation on technical issues concerning the living standards of all Kosovar citizens without getting entangled on the issue of recognition

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-08

Kurdish Opening: Onto the Second Round

GMF

A 4-page US analysis on recent developments in relations between Turkey and the Iraqi Kurds

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-01-11

Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistani Islamic Organization that is part of Global Jihad, was Responsible for the Mumbai Terrorist Attack

IICC

a 50-page Israeli report on the aims and activities of Lashkar-e-Taiba

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-18

Latin America as a Terrorist, Subversive, Criminal Arena for Iran and Hezbollah

The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center

A 47-page Israeli dossier on Iranian incursions into Latin America

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-08

Latin America Economic Perspectives: Shifting Gears in an Age of Heightened Expectations

Brookings

This 82-page US study of Latin American economic prospects finds that, today, overheating and inflationary pressures are rising, and many financial regulators wonder whether domestic credit is already growing excessively

Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-10

Latin America in the Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities

Productivity Commission - Australia

A 47-page Australian lecture on the challenges and opportunities facing Latin America in the global economy

Regional, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-11-21

Latin America: Time for Reform, Not for Complacency

Brookings

A US commentary on the effectiveness of Latin American governments' response to tthe global financial crisis

Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-10-27

Latin America's Economic Outlook for 2009: No Time for Optimism

Brookings Institution

A US article assessing the prospects for Latin America's economy in 2009

Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-26

Lebanon in Advance of Elections

INSS

An Israeli article assessing the issues and parties in the forthcoming Lebanese parliamentary elections

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-05-05

Lebanon: Background and U.S. Relations

CRS

This 27-page US report provides an overview of Lebanese politics, recent events in Lebanon, and current issues in U.S.-Lebanon relations

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-07

Lebanon: The Arab Spring's Wildcard?

INSS

An Israeli perspective on the political situation in Lebanon

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-04

Lebanon’s New Government: Outlines and Challenges

CEIP

A US commentary on the prospects for Lebanon's new government

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-23

Lebanon's Scud Row

CFR

A 2-page US article on the prospects for disarmament by Hezbollah

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-09

Lessons of the Iraqi De-Ba'athification Program for Iraq's Future and the Arab Revolutions

SSI

This 124-page US monograph considers both the future of Iraq and the differences and similarities between events in Iraq and the Arab Spring states

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-09

Libya at the Centre

ORG

A 3-page UK security briefing examining the aftermath of the death of Osama bin Laden and developments in Syria, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-05-31

Libya/Chad: Beyond Political Influence

Crisis Group

An overview from a briefing examining the evolution of Tripoli’s policy towards Chad from open imperialism to support in peace negotiations with armed rebels and with Sudan

Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-25

Libya: Cracks in the Qadhafi Foundation

CEIP

A US update on the state of political reform in Libya

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-24

Libyan Islamists Unpacked: Rise, Transformation, and Future

Brookings

A 14-page US policy brief assessing the place of Islamists in Libya

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-07

Limited Goals, Limited Gains: The Pakistan Army's Operation in Kurram

AEI

A US analysis of the Pakistani military's latest offensive against Taliban militants in northwest Pakistan in Kurram

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-12

Listening to Unfamiliar Voices – The Arab Democratic Wave

EUISS

This 132-page book assesses the democratic wave in the Arab world one year on, and what the options are for the EU in a post-Western international context

Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-14

Logic May Help: Pakistan and the FMCT

Pacific Forum CSIS

A commentary on Pakistan‟s opposition to the Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT)

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-03-04

Lonely power, Staying Power: The Rise of China and the Resilience of US Pre-eminence

Lowy Institute’

This 4-page Australian brief challenges a number of assumptions about the transformation of Asia's security environment

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-10-12

Long View from Delhi: Defining India’s Grand Strategy

IPCS

The 12-page report of a conference held to discuss a grand strategy for India

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-07

Looking Ahead to September: Israel, the EU, and the “Moral Majority”

INSS

An Israeli article assessing the likely outcome of the vote in September at the UN General Assembly to recognize a Palestinian state

Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-06-06

Looking Beyond the Golan Heights: Baku as a Possible Mediator in the Middle East

ADA

An Azerbaijani article discussing the possibility od a mediating role for Azerbaijan in the Israeli-Syrian dispute

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-18

LRA: A Regional Strategy beyond Killing Kony

Crisis Group

This report examines how what was once an insurgency in northern Uganda (The Lord's Resistance Army) has become a regional humanitarian and security problem that requires a regional solution

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-28

Macedonia: Ten Years after the Conflict

Crisis Group

This 32-page report shows how over the past five years rising ethnic Macedonian nationalism, domination of all main state institutions by the prime minister and his party, decline in media and judicial independence, growing school segregation and too slow decentralisation have started to undermine the multi-ethnic civil state the country can still become

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-15

Maghreb Regional and Global Integration: A Dream to be Fulfilled

Peterson Instiute

This 192-page US monograph considers the problems inhibiting economic development in the Maghreb (single page linking to each contribution for preview only)

International Development, RegionalPosted: 2008-10-29

Making Mischief: The Return of the South China Sea Dispute

ASPI

This 16-page Australian report provides an analysis of the complex political/military and international legal issues that make up the South China Sea dispute

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-22

Making Waves: Piracy Floods the Horn of Africa

CSS

This 3-page Swiss brief examines the issue of piracy off the Horn of Africa, identifying both causes and consequences of the spike in pirate attacks

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-18

Managed Successions and Stability in the Arab World

FRIDE

This 28-page Spanish working paper assesses the succession scenarios in Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Yemen and explores the sources of instability these prospective leadership changes may bring about

Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-25

Maritime Security Challenges in the Indian Ocean Region

Center for the National Interest, National Maritime Foundation

The 28-page report of a workshop held to assess the maritime security environment in the Indian Ocean and how the United States and India can and cannot cooperate on both traditional maritime security and nontraditional issues

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-04

Maritime Security in Asia: What the EU Can Do

FRIDE

This Spanish policy brief states that the EU's interests in the South East Asian maritime region are immense but its role remains limited. It argues that maintaining peace and stability in Asia is crucial for the EU and the EU should do more in the region

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-16