Publications

This commentary discusses the manner in which al Qaeda confronted the ideological challenge presented by the Arab Spring. It analyzes the shift in the movement's propaganda since the beginning of the ...chevron_right

This commentary notes that despite repeated calls since 9/11 for effective and efficient investment in security, the US has instead relied on the institutional structures and processes of the past. Th...chevron_right

The commentary analyzes the American security posture ten years after 9-11. The author endorses the 9-11 Commission conclusion that there is no doubt that the US is much better prepared than 10 years ...chevron_right

The commentary discusses US-Iraq relations after the signing of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the United States and Iraq of December 2008. The author argues that US policy in post-SOFA...chevron_right

The commentary discusses US-China relations in the light of the 9/11 attacks and international and US foreign policy developments since then. The author argues that the attacks initially seemed to hav...chevron_right

The commentary discusses shifts in military doctrine and strategy in the light of ten years of international engagement in Afghanistan. The author argues that enabling other governments to provide sec...chevron_right

This commentary discusses relevant analogies and differences between the Arab uprisings and the post-communist revolutions of 1989-91 and draws out lessons learned. It argues that the next few years a...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the media monitor outcomes for the review of Lebanese reactions to the UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon’s (STL) indictment of Hezbollah members. The author argues that a month...chevron_right

The commentary analyzes the reasons behind Saddam’s wish to want the Bomb based on records that were captured after the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. The authors state that Saddam hoped that acquir...chevron_right

This commentary discusses Canadian political and economic stability and what this means for the United States. The author argues that the US can anticipate benefiting from a Canadian government with f...chevron_right

The commentary discusses Taiwan’s status in the international system. It argues that a high level of functional performance of the obligations that go with membership of international organizations ca...chevron_right

The commentary analyzes the Arabic press coverage surrounding the cancellation of the Baghdad summit as well as the general political instability in Iraq. It argues that though Iraq has faded from the...chevron_right

The commentary discusses the prospect of Jordan’s protests turning into a real force for change. It argues that the chance that this will happen remains real as long as the activists continue to be co...chevron_right

The commentary argues that the Arab uprisings can be seen as a cause for hope in the regional dynamics as of med-2011, especially in Tunisia and Egypt. The author argues states that for civilization t...chevron_right

The commentary discusses the effect of the simultaneous change in leadership in Taiwan and China on cross-Strait relations. The author argues that the PRC’s leadership transition increases the risks o...chevron_right