Publications

This paper examines the economic transformation which North Carolina underwent after the decline of manufacturing and discusses the possible lessons for other regions of the US. Drawing from the study...chevron_right

In this article, the author argues that the United States need to develop a comprehensive strategy for the Arctic. Melting sea ice is generating an emerging Arctic economy and the other nations border...chevron_right

In this Memorandum, the author addresses the question of how Chinese investment in the U.S. could be expanded. He looks at hurdles to Chinese investment in the United States and then explains the rati...chevron_right

This paper looks at the potentials and challenges of a US-Republic of Korea Cooperation in International Development. South Korea is a relatively new donor and the US decided to increase the role of a...chevron_right

In this testimony, the author addresses China's global quest for resources and the resulting implications for the US. China's search for food and land in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa, ref...chevron_right

This memorandum deals with the topic of the US visa system that, according to the authors, is not effectively focusing resources on those who pose a threat to the US. The authors argue that poorly des...chevron_right

In this brief, the author explores potential scenarios in which rising tensions between the US and Iran could affect the price of oil. The scenarios discussed include complete sanctions on Iran's exp...chevron_right

This Independent Task Force examines the various trends in Turkey and assesses their consequences for U.S. policy towards the country and the region more broadly. The report begins by taking stock of ...chevron_right

This report looks at the position of Saudi Arabia after the Arab Spring. Regarding regime stability the author argues that even though the regime could avoid upheaval, the leadership's response to the...chevron_right

In this paper, the author argues that a code of conduct for outer space activities is necessary. According to the author, it is necessary to tackle problems like the huge amount of space debris. Furth...chevron_right

In this paper, the author examines the reforms Myanmar underwent in 2011 and the opportunities these reforms offer for American policymakers. The author looks back at Myanmar's history, U.S. policies ...chevron_right

This report tracks the foreign investment portfolios of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) governments. It presents a series of charts of the developments of their reserves holdings and holdings ...chevron_right

In this memorandum, the author deals with the uncertain and dangerous future Yemen is facing in early June 2011. The author argues that the US faces messy and deep-seated problems in the Yemen and he ...chevron_right

In this testimony, the author addresses US-China science and technology relations. As the US manages its relationship with China on science and technology, the author argues that the US will have to m...chevron_right

This report contains a series of annotated charts that show the development in foreign ownership of US assets over time.chevron_right