Regional
Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests
CRS
A 64-page US report on regional developments in Central Asia and the implications for US policy
RegionalPosted: 2012-01-24
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
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
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
Toward a Euro-Atlantic Security Community
CEIP
This 35-page report lays out a series of concrete steps in six areas to improve relations between Russia, Europe, and the United States, leading to the eventual creation of a genuine Euro-Atlantic Security Community
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-03
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
Stalemate in Yemen
Dayan Center
This 5-page Israeli article describes the political stalemate in Yemen
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-06
Zimbabwe’s Sanctions Standoff
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing describes the need for a nuanced approach to Zinbabwe's sanctions distinguishing the various measures imposed by the EU, U.S. and other Western states
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-06
Toward a New Transatlantic Bargain
CEIP
This 12-page US policy outlook asserts that NATO will come out best, however, if there is a renewed commitment on both sides of the Atlantic to some of the fundamentals of the Alliance that are important to both sides—a renewal of the transatlantic bargain
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-06
Sinai: A New Front
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
This 20-page US policy paper highlights how the Sinai Peninsula has emerged as a new hotspot in the complex Arab-Israeli conflict, with an expanding terrorist infrastructure that makes it another front of potential confrontation
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-06
A Lasting Glow: Seizing the Optimism of the Arab Spring
IPPR
This UK article predicts the seeds of the Arab Spring spreading further across the Middle East, with regime change on the way in Syria and even Iran
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-02-10
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
Russia's Line in the Sand on Syria
CEIP
This US article explains how Moscow’s position on Syria is shaped largely by the recent experience of Libya, strong doubts concerning the Syrian opposition, and suspicions about the motives of the United States
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-10
Egypt’s Constitution: Conflicting Visions
CEIP
This US article raises the possibility that a new Egyptian constitution may produce a dysfunctional and undemocratic outcome
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-10
The Eagle Returns: Resurgent US Strategy in Southeast Asia and its Policy Implications
ASP
This 8-page Australian policy analysis examines how the United States is increasingly pivoting towards the Asia-Pacific region and is prioritising Southeast Asia in its global strategy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-15
From the End of the Cold War and into a New Era of Relations
"Russia in Global Affairs"
This article discusses relations between ASEAN and Russia twenty years after the fall of the Soviet Union
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-19
Assessing the Impact of Israeli-Iranian Tensions
USIP
A US Q&A discussing Israeli-Iranian tensions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-19
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry and the Future of Middle East Security
SSI
A 95-page US monograph asserting that Saudi-Iranian rivalry is likely to intensify as a central feature in the Middle Eastern security landscape that reaches into both the Gulf region and the Arab-Israeli theatre
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-19
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
The Kenyan Military Intervention in Somalia
Crisis Group
A 28-page report assessing Kenya's military intervention in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-20
Mr. Xi Comes to Town
CEIP
A US commentary on Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-21
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
The A-Factor: Implications of the “Arab Spring” for Middle East Conflicts
Dayan Center
This 6-page Israeli article takes a closer look at both the dynamics of the “Arab Spring” conflicts and their effects on other regional crises
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-27
The Philippines: Internal and External Security Challenges
ASPI
This paper outlines the range of internal and external challenges facing the Philippines and some of the implications for Australia and the region.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-01
Credit at Times of Stress: Latin American Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis
CGD
A 50-page US paper that identifies the factors that contributed to real credit growth in Latin America during the global financial crisis
Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-07
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
Busting the Myths About the North Korea Problem
SSI
An 8-page US article arguing that the United States will not be able to make progress on settling the North Korea problem if it continues to operate under the illusions generated by long-held myths
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-08
Is Kuwait Out of the Impasse?
CEIP
A US commentary on the political climate in Kuwait
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-09
China’s Rise and Latin America: A Global, Long-Term Perspective
CEIP
A US article explaining why policymakers in Latin America need to view China’s growing influence within the context of both current economic patterns and long-term global trends
Regional, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2012-03-13
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
The Menace That Is Lashkar-e-Taiba
CEIP
A US policy outlook on the threat posed by Lashkar-e-Taiba
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-15
Putin and Ukraine: The Calm Before the Storm
CEIP
A US analysis of Russian-Ukrainian relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-15
Simmering Discontent in the Western Sahara
CEIP
A 30-page US paper dealing with instability in the Western Sahara
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-03-15
Extended Deterrence and Security in East Asia
Center for the National Interest
The 40-page report of two dialogue meetings discussing security in East Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-15
Protest, Revolt and Regime Change in the Arab World
SWP
A 71-page German research paper spotlighting different dimensions of a process of dynamisation that has spread to touch all Arab countries in some way or other
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-16
Qatar and the Arab Spring
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on adjustments to Qatar's foreign policy
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-16
Religion and Politics in Arab Transitions
FRIDE
A Spanish policy brief examining the part that religion should play in the new political orders of Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, and how its involvement might be shaped in law and practice
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-16
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
Algeria's Deceptive Quiet
FRIDE
A 4-page Spanish policy brief considering why the Arab spring has so far passed Algeria by
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-16
MERCOSUR and its Current Relationship to the European Union
A 38-page German discussion paper measuring the impact of changing global patterns of trade and Foreign Direct Investment on the relations between the EU and MERCOSUR
Globalisation & International Trade, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-17
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
The Kurdish Quiet Spring
Jerusalem Post
An Israeli article considering whether the Kurds will be able to enhance their national cause for self-determination
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-19
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
The Crisis in Yemen: al-Qaeda, Saleh, and Governmental Instability
FPRI
This 5-page US essay explains the roots of the crisis in Yemen
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-23
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
Syria and its Neighbours
Routledge
This 9-page US article explains how Syria’s strategic stability will largely depend on whether and how its neighbours intervene
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-24
Putting Mali Back on the Constitutional Track
Crisis Group
This ststement asserts that regional leaders and the wider international community must act quickly to help put Mali back on the path of constitutional order
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-26
Migration, Displacement and the Arab Spring: Lessons to Learn
Brookings
This US commentary considers lessons that may be learned from the Arab Spring experience over the last year about international responses to migration and displacement
Immigration & Refugees, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-27
Finding a Path to Inclusive Growth in Arab Economies
Brookings
A US article arguing that unless the political transitions in the Arab world quickly create economic change, based on a national dialogue that generates a sustainable path to inclusive growth, these new governments will be caught up in a cycle of short-term economic crisis management that will satisfy no one
Regional, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-27
North Korea and the Nuclear Security Summit: Absent but Very Much Present
Brookings
A US commentary on North Korea's nuclear plans and ambitions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-27
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
A Metamorphosis of the India-Pakistan Relationship?
AJISS
A 4-page Japanese commentary on recent developments in India-Pakistan relations
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-03-29
The Damascus Puzzle
"The Jerusalem Report"
An Israeli article considering the likelihood of regime change in Syria
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-04
Pivot to the Pacific? The Obama Administration’s “Rebalancing” Toward Asia
CRS
A 33-page US report on US efforts to expand and intensify its already significant role in the Asia-Pacific, particularly in the southern part of the region
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-04-05
The Baghdad Summit : Iraq’s Return to the Arab Fold?
Dayan Center
This Israeli commentary discusses the Arab League summit conference held recently in Baghdad and its meaning for Iraq's relations with the Arab world
RegionalPosted: 2012-04-05
The Potential for Israeli Military Action against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
ORG
A UK security briefing considering whether Israel has the military capability to damage Iranian nuclear weapons potential
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-06
Egypt’s Transition in Crisis
CEIP
A US article claiming that Egypt risks following the wrong Turkish model, with the military, backed by other key institutions and secular political parties, acting against Islamist movements
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-06
Addressing U.S.-China Strategic Distrust
Brookings
This 65-page study lays out both the underlying concerns that the US and Chinese leaderships harbour about each other and the reasons for those concerns
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-10
Safeguard Social Policies in Africa: A Continent-Wide Public Debate
Brookings
This 7-page Anglo-American opinion describes how displacement processes in Africa—some erupting unexpectedly as a result of conflicts and others being planned deliberately under both public and private sector projects—are now likely to get a thorough scrutiny due to a major initiative taken by the African Development Bank
Internal Displacement, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-10
China’s New Defence Budget: What Does It Tell Us?
RSIS
A 2-page Singaporean commentary on the implications of China's rising defence budget
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-14
Playing Both Sides: Belarus between Russia and the EU
DGAP
This 18-page German analysis describes how Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is deftly using the differences between Russia and the EU in the common neighborhood to preserve his regime
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-04-14
Russia – EU: Competing Logics of Region Building
DGAP
A German analysis proposing that in lieu of bilateral projects, the EU and Russia should emphasize multilateral cooperation and should especially promote the strengthening of regional institutions
Regional, European UnionPosted: 2012-04-14
The Iranian Nuclear Crisis as Seen from Central Asia
GMFUS
This 3-page policy brief examines the views of Central Asian countries toward Iran's nuclear programme
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-16
Re-thinking Western Policies in Light of the Arab Uprisings
IAI
This 163-page Italian research paper contributes to the international debate concerning the West's approach to the epochal change occurring across the Mediterranean
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-04-17
Rising Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: Implications for Turkish Foreign Policy
IAI
A 15-page Italian working paper asserting that Turkey’s image as a constructive and dialogue-oriented country, a critical achievement pursued by a generation of Turkish politicians, diplomats and officials, risks being replaced by one of an antagonistic/assertive power
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-17
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
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
Armed Clash in the South China Sea
CFR
An 11-page US contingency planning memorandum discussing the risk of conflict in the South China Sea
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-19
Economic Lessons from Iraq for Countries of the Arab Spring
Wilson Center
This 8-page US paper argues that the countries of the Arab Spring would benefit from the economic lessons learned in Iraq
Economic Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-22
Stirring up the South China Sea
Crisis Group
This 50-page report exposes the domestic political and economic contradictions undermining China's efforts to restore relations with its neighbours, as the U.S. expands its influence in the energy-rich and strategically important South China Sea
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-23
Following Abbas' Letter to Netanyahu: Options Available to the Palestinian Authority
INSS
This Israeli article reviews a number of alternatives available to Abbas and the Fatah leadership, and the prospects of their realization
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-23
Global Forces 2011
ASPI
The 87-page report of an Australian conference offering different perspectives of strategic and security affairs
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-26
Can the North Korean Nuclear Crisis be Resolved?
Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University
A 16-page address on the prospects for solving the North Korean nuclear crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-27
Confronting Damascus: U.S. Policy toward the Evolving Situation in Syria
Washington Institute
A US House testimony on US policy towards Syria
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-30
The Drivers of Insecurity in Mauritania
CEIP
A 34-page US paper examining the causes of instability in Mauretania
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-02
Russia Does Not Rule Out Preemptive Missile Defense Strike
RIA Novosti
A Russian report to the effect that Russia does not exclude preemptive use of weapons against [NATO] missile defense systems in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-04
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
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
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
Relations with China Pass Stress Test
CEIP
A US brief explaining why despite the recent incidents with Chen Guangcheng and Bo Xilai, China’s overall relationship with the United States has remained productive
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-11
Southeast Asia Fault Lines
CEIP
A US article reviewing some of the internal tensions affecting Southeast Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-11
War in the Sudan
CEIP
This US article analyzes the tensions in the Sudan and the challenges that both sides face
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-11
Egypt and Islamic Sharia: A Guide for the Perplexed
CEIP
This US Q&A explains what the Islamic sharia is—and is not—and how it might be interpreted in Egypt’s new political system
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-19
North Korea’s Provocations
CEIP
A US Q&A suggesting that the North Korean regime is showing signs of becoming more unstable
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-19
Nuclear Dilemmas Remaining after Chicago
BASIC
This 4-page paper explains how the NATO Alliance’s recent strategic review has not resolved a number of serious differences among member states, and calls on the alliance to search for alternative arrangements to the current deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Europe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-19
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
Countering Piracy, Trafficking, and Terrorism: Ensuring Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean
Stimson Center
This 20-page US paper is part of a series exploring maritime and security policy issues in the Indian Ocean
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-21
Countering Criminal Violence in Central America
CFR
This 59-page US report assesses the causes and consequences of the violence faced by several Central American countries and examines the national, regional, and international efforts intended to curb its worst effects.
Crime, Law & Order, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-21
How NATO Can Remain Relevant
CFR
A selection of expert opinions on NATO's future development
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-05-21
An Alienated Partnership: German-Russian Relations after Putin's Return
FIIA
An 8-page Finnish briefing paper examining the alienation within German-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-24