Regional
China’s Missile Defence Test: Yet Another Milestone?
IDSA
An Indian commentary on China's missile defence test
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-08
India and New Zealand: Engaging Each Other in Asia
IDSA
An Indian article arguing that India and New Zealand have a great opportunity to work together for the economic wellbeing of the Pacific Island nations
Regional, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-25
Wen Jiabao’s India visit: A Strategic Review
IDSA
A 10-page Indian issue brief reviewing Wen Jiabao's recent Indian visit
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-13
Chinese Puzzle in India-Bangladesh Relations
IDSA
An Indian commentary voicing concern that developing relations between Bangladesh and China may pose a future security risk for India
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-21
The London Conference: It is Time for India to Reassess its Afghan Policy?
IDSA
An Indian commentary calling for a reassessment of that country's Afghan policy
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-08
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
20 Years of Milo Dukanovic's Regime?
IFIMES
A Slovene update on the political situation in Montenegro
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-18
The Ugly Political Language of PDK
IFIMES
Highlights of a Slovene analysis of the current political situation in Kosovo
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-11
The Slovenian-Croatian Border Question
IFIMES
A Slovene analysis of Slovenian-Croatian relations focusing on the unresolved border question
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-02
From Famine to Food Security: Meeting the Challenge in the Horn of Africa
IFPRI
This US speech discusses the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, calling for both short-term responses to end current suffering and long-term solutions to eradicate chronic poverty, hunger, and malnutrition
Poverty & Hunger, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-15
Increasing Agricultural Productivity & Enhancing Food Security in Africa
IFPRI
A 34-page synopsis of the international conference held November 2011 in Addis Ababa to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and innovations on improving agricultural productivity for achieving food security in Africa
Poverty & Hunger, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-18
'Cool Neighbours': Sweden’s EU Presidency and Russia
IFRI
A 22-page French paper examining Swedish-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-19
Russian-Chinese Relations Through the Lens of the SCO
IFRI
This 32-page French paper studies the role of the SCO in improving relations between Russia and China
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2008-10-02
Strategic Stability Reconsidered: Prospects for Escalation and Nuclear War in the Middle East
Ifri
This 45-page French paper proposes a number of near- and longer-term scenarios to illustrate the ways in which structural uncertainties in the regional interstate bargaining framework could result in the use of nuclear weaponsin the Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-31
Russia and Turkey: Rethinking Europe to Contest Outsider Status
IFRI
This 23-page French paper considers how Russia and Turkey are rethinking their mutual relations as well as their place in the world, and in Europe in particular
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-16
Georgia, Obama, Economic Crisis: Shifting Ground in the Russia-EU Relations
IFRI
A critical 20-page French analysis of the current state of EU-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-04
Russian-Chinese Relations Through the Lens of the SCO
IFRI
This 22-page French paper considers the relevance of the SCO to Russian-Chinese relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2008-10-29
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
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 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’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
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
Diplomatic Shifts in the Warming Arctic
IISS
A commentary explaining that as the physical state of the High North is changing, so too is the diplomatic environment
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-01-13
Securing our Future: Singapore, the Region and Beyond
IISS
A Singaporean speech by the UN Secretary-General focusing on regional and global collaboration on security challenges, sustainable development and the importance of engaging young people
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-24
The Challenges of Nation-Building in Africa
IISS
The text of an address by the Rwandan President on the challenges to nation-building in Africa
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-03
Dashed Hopes for Turkish–Armenian Rapprochement
IISS
A 3-page commentary explaining the obstacles to Turkish-Armenian rapprochement
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-25
Obama's War in Afghanistan
IISS
A 2-page commentary on the new US strategy for Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-01-06
Coping with a Nuclearising Iran
IISS
This 13-page UK paper considers the need for a framework for dealing with Iran before, while and after it crosses the nuclear weapons threshold
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-07
North Korea's Dangerous Game
IISS
A 2-page commentary on North Korea's recent nuclear test and missile launches
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-25
South Asia Still Beset by Violent Extremism
IISS
A commentary on how South Asia has endured high levels of violent extremism over the past year
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-13
A Failure of Strategy
IISS
An article assessing the strategic consequences of the war in Georgia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-11-09
Setbacks at Home, Sucesses Abroad: The Mixed Fortunes of Vladimir Putin
Inside Story
An Australian article examining the changing political picture in Russia
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-22
Politics Grips Pakistan
Inside Story
An Australian update on the political situation in Pakistan
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-19
Turkey’s “Demonstrative Effect”and the Transformation of the Middle East
Insight Turkey
This 23-page Turkish article develops the concept of a “demonstrative effect” and argues that it is this “effect” that makes the Turkish political model of interest to the Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-20
The Arabs and Modern Turkey: A Century of Changing Perceptions
Insight Turkey
A 20-page Turkish article explaining the role played by four major factors in framing the Turkish image in Arab eyes
RegionalPosted: 2009-01-28
Turkey and the Middle East in the ‘New Era’
Insight Turkey
This 17-page article focuses on Turkey’s relations with four regional states – Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Syria and Iran
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-26
The Naval Arena in the Struggle against Iran
INSS
An Israeli article discussing the importance of the naval arena to Israel in the Iranian context
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-10
The Palmer Report: Significance and Ramifications
INSS
An Israeli article on the significance and ramifications of the Palmer Report into the Gaza flotilla incident
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-09-09
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
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
The Nuclear Fuel Deal with Iran: Losing Sight of the Broader Picture?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the emerging nuclear fuel deal between the US, Russia, France, and Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-10-27
Egypt–Israel–United States: Problems on the Horizon?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the direction of relations between Egypt, Israel and the US
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-05-17
Lebanon: The Arab Spring's Wildcard?
INSS
An Israeli perspective on the political situation in Lebanon
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-04
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
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
The Peace Process: From Oslo Parameters to Unilateral Actions
INSS
An Israeli article assessing the relevance of the Oslo Accords to the Israel-Palestinian peace process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-12
The Day after the US Withdrawal from Iraq
INSS
An Israeli commentary assessing the likely consequences of the US withdrawal from Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-10-24
Crisis in the Palestinian Authority
INSS
An Israeli commentary on how the failure of the American effort to restart the negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians over the final settlement has created a political crisis in the Palestinian Authority
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-25
“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
The GCC at 30: Shaking off the Dust?
INSS
An Israeli analysis of the status of the Gulf Cooperation Council
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-05-22
Saudi Arabia: Redrawing the Map of Regional Alliances
INSS
An Israeli brief on trends in Saudi Arabia's regional policy
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-08-15
The Arab Spring and Russian Policy in the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli comentary on current Russian policy towards the Middle East
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-20
Egypt-Sinai-Gaza: The Triangular Threat to Israel
INSS
An Israeli commentary arguing that the common border area between Egypt, Israel and the Gaza Strip will likely continue to be a focus for increased activity by terrorist organizations against Israeli targets
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-28
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
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
The Justice and Development Party in the Turkish Elections: A Limited Triumph
INSS
An Israeli analysis of the results of Turkey's recent elections
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-14
Yemen's Increasing Importance in the Regional Struggle
INSS
An Israeli article highlighting the significance of Yemen as an arena of struggle between regional powers
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-08
Iranian Involvement in Lebanon
INSS
A 14-page Israeli analysis of Iranian involvement in Lebanon
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-15
The European Union: Going the Way of the Titanic?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the future prospects for the European Union
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-10
The IAEA 2011 General Conference
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the recent annual meeting of The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-10-04
The Arab Reaction to Operation Cast Lead
INSS
An Israeli article analyzing the reaction in Arab countries to Israel's strike on Hamas in Gaza
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-07
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
Medvedev’s Visit to Syria: Restoring Russia’s Influence in the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the foreign policy implications of Medvedev's recent visit to Syria
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-05-16
Possible Russian Responses to an Attack on Iran
INSS
An Israeli brief speculating on possible Russian responses to an attack on Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-19
The IAEA February Reports on Iran and Syria
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the IAEA February 2009 reports on Iran and Syria
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-01
The “Revolutionary Parliament” and the New Governmental Order in Egypt
INSS
This Israeli essay considers the challenges of governance and some of the leading issues on the national agenda awaiting the new Islamist-dominated government in Egypt
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-02
Turkey in the Security Council: Goals and Dilemmas
INSS
An Israeli commentary on Turkey's mediating role in the regions adjoining it
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2008-11-11
"For Whom the Bell Tolls": The November 2011 IAEA Report
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-15
The Saudi Nuclear Option
INSS
An Israeli commentary arguing that Saudi Arabia will find it difficult to do nothing should Iran obtain military nuclear capability
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-26
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
Friction in the Gulf: The Disputed Islands and Iran’s Push for Regional Hegemony
INSS
An Israeli commentary on Iranian activities in the Gulf
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-19
Vision and Reality in the Middle East
INSS
This 122-page volume compiles edited versions of presentations delivered in December 2009 at a conference held to probe the most critical and challenging issues on Israel’s national security agenda and then together search for the policies that best advance Israel’s national security interests
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-15
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
The Strait of Hormuz: Assessing and Neutralizing the Threat
INSS
A 16-page Israeli article estimating the capability of Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz and assessing the implications of such a blockage
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-20
United States-Israel Relations: Is Anything Forever?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the US-Israeli relationship
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-18
Back to their Old Ways? Iran, Hizbollah, and International Terrorism
INSS
An Israeli article on the use of terror proxies by Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-21
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
Arab Public Opinion Aired on the Social Networks, March 2012
INSS
This Israeli article presents some of the prevalent ideas aired on the Arab social networks in recent weeks
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-27
The Iranian Decision on the Production of Nuclear Weapons
INSS
This Israeli article considers whether or not the Iranian regime has decided to produce nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-23
Beyond the Nuclear and Terror Threats: The Conventional Military Balance in the Gulf
INSS
A 16-page Israeli essay on the current arms build-up in the Persian Gulf
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-18
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
The Arab League's Endorsement of Direct Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations: Arab Activism or Political Theater?
INSS
An Israeli article analysing the new Arab League manadate for proximity talks beteen Israel and the Palestinian Authority
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-02
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
The Last Round in Gaza – and the Next
INSS
An Israeli article on the recent round of inconclusive fighting across the Gaza-Israel border and the outcome and possible implications for the future
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-19
Operation Cast Lead: Who Expects to Gain from the Fighting?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on how Iran has benefitted from the Gaza fighting
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-21
Obama, Mitchell, Israel, and What Lies Ahead
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the likely future of US-Israeli relations during the Obama Administration
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-28
The Rise of Qatar
INSS
This Israeli article explains how the upheavals in the Arab world have done much to highlight Qatar 's rising prominence and its policy of active involvement in most of the areas of regional unrest
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-07
The Core Issues of the Israeli–Palestinian Con!ict: The Fifth Element
INSS
A 17-page Israeli essay discussing recognition of Israel as a crucial element in the Israel-Palestinian peace negotiations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-16
Can an Interim Agreement with Iran be Reached by July?
INSS
An Israeli article assessing the possibility of an interim agreement being reached with Iran on the nuclear issue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-01
Normalization between Israel and Arab States: Is the Idea Still Viable?
INSS
An Israeli article considering the possibility of normalizing relations between Israel and the Arab world
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-12-17
The Struggle for the Reins of Government in Egypt
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the results of the Egyptian parliamentary elections
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-16
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
Renewing the Direct Negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians
INSS
An Israeli article assessing the prospects for success in the renewed direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-25
Proxy War in the Arabian Peninsula
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the recent conflict between the Yemeni government and Shiite rebels
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-03
The Big Game: The Great Powers in Central Asia and the Caucasus
INSS
This 12-page Israeli essay surveys the contest underway between the major powers in Central Asia and the Caucasus, the geopolitical sphere adjacent to the Middle East that at once influences and is influenced by processes at work in the region
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-03
Countdown to the Iranian Bomb
INSS
A 14-page Israeli essay assessing the timetable for Iran’s drive to attain nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-03
Tensions in Tripoli: The Syrian Crisis and its Impact on Lebanon
INSS
This Israeli article explains how events in Syria have had a major impact on Lebanon, primarily because of the tight economic, political, and geostrategic relations that historically have linked the two countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-21
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
The United States and the Buildup of Military Force in the Persian Gulf
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the buildup of US military force in the Persian Gulf
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-01
Netanyahu's Novelty
INSS
An Israeli commentary on a serious dispute emerging regarding the agenda of the Israeli-Palestinian discussions prior to the first round of direct peace talks
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-18