Publications

This paper discusses what the principal force behind the growth of the CNH market is. It finds that it is the strongly held view that the renminbi will inevitably and substantially appreciate against ...chevron_right

Internationalization was a spontaneous outcome of the marketplace for the rest of the world’s major currencies, but China is breaking with history by making it official policy to steer the renminbi on...chevron_right

This paper discusses the concept of "desistance" with regard to gang membership. In criminology, the term desistance refers to a situation where a person with a criminal history refrains from committi...chevron_right

In this paper, the author discusses the historically unprecedented rise of the renminbi toward reserve currency status and the possible motivations of China in pursuing such a strategy. The twentieth ...chevron_right

This paper explores the policy approaches which China could adopt to internationalize the renminbi (RMB) further. The author contends that this will require changes to Chinese financial and capital ma...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the consequences of the internationalization of the renminbi (RMB) for the global monetary system and its possible ascension to reserve currency status. The author argues that the ...chevron_right

In this memorandum, the author addresses the question of rising violence in Syria in 2011. The author argues that the goals of US policy should be to end the violence, bring down the Assad regime, and...chevron_right

This paper assesses Africa's growing strategic importance to the United States, while clarifying how the African Union is poised to be a US partner on the continent. Citing numerous challenges facing ...chevron_right

This paper discusses the US strategy to broaden beyond state-to-state diplomacy to include diplomacy with non-state actors. The author argues that the State Department must develop a framework for eng...chevron_right

In this testimony, the author addresses US Aid to the Palestinian Authority. With the vote at the United Nations on Palestinian statehood ahead, the author urges Congress to reexamine the US aid progr...chevron_right

In this testimony, the author addresses potential budget cuts and its impacts on US armed forces. He argues that the impact of budget cuts has the potential to devastate the United States armed forces...chevron_right

In this Council Special Report, the authors argue that the US should increasingly look to international institutions—the UN and regional organizations like the EU, the African Union, and ASEAN—as part...chevron_right

This report discusses the developments along China's unstable periphery, with the goal of encouraging a broader assessment of potential sources of friction in US-China relations. Different regions of ...chevron_right

This study group report addresses the most important geopolitical and geoeconomic issues facing both the US and India in 2011. Issues discussed include the rise of China, the conflict in Afghanistan, ...chevron_right

This paper looks at the maternal health situation in Afghanistan. It advocates maternal health investments since they save lives and are a cost-effective way to improve the overall health of the count...chevron_right