Publications

This article examines Jordan’s involvement in the fight against the terrorist organization ISIS in Iraq and Syria, following the murder of the country’s fighter pilot Muadh al-Kasasbeh in February 201...chevron_right

This E-Note discusses 1) Sino-Russian economic and security relations since Moscow's annexation of Crimea in March 2014, and 2) the misgivings and concerns both Moscow and Beijing have over their limi...chevron_right

Indeed, how bad are they? In this analysis, Adam Garfinkle 1) compares the icy relationship between Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu to those of past US-Israeli leaders, and 2) wonders whether the ties between the two countries are becoming less important to Washington.chevron_right

This paper contends that Russia is using disinformation to influence the population of Ukraine as part of its overall strategy to destabilize the country. In particular, the author discusses 1) what d...chevron_right

This commentary examines the calculations used by US Secretary of State John Kerry in the P5+1 nuclear proliferation talks with Iran to determine how quickly Tehran could produce sufficient fissile ma...chevron_right

This paper discusses the financial support program for Ukraine announced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on February 12th 2015. In particular, the author examines 1) how the deal will affect ...chevron_right

This paper discusses the approach the Kremlin is taking to bring the Republic of South Ossetia, which declared independence from Georgia in 1990, under greater Russian influence. More specifically, th...chevron_right

This paper discusses the economic crisis facing Russia at the beginning of 2015. In particular, the author examines 1) the causes of the crisis, including the global decline in oil prices and the West...chevron_right

This note addresses the media and public reaction to the January 2015 terrorist attacks on the satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo" in Paris and how it has treated the issue of freedom of expression. Th...chevron_right

This E-Note looks at the fiscal and exchange rate challenges facing Iraq in light of the falling price of oil and the Iraqi government's continuing conflict with the so-called Islamic State (IS). Inde...chevron_right

This footnote discusses Jewish history and politics, focusing on the rise of the Zionist movement in Europe and its evolution into a settlement and nation-building project in Palestine.chevron_right

This paper examines the legacy of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia following his death in January 2015 as well as what can be expected in terms of foreign, energy and economic policy from his successor, ...chevron_right

This paper examines the state of global competition in the area of the technological development and manufacture of unmanned areal systems (UAS), or drones, as well as whether the US can maintain its ...chevron_right

This paper examines Palestinian and Israeli public opinion on accepting a two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The author argues that certain circumstances surrounding a hypothe...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of some of the major peace agreements and negotiations that have taken place under the banner of the Arab-Israeli peace process between 1967 and 2014 and in particular ...chevron_right