Publications

Libya’s security challenges, argues this report, continue to undermine its post-Qaddafi political transition as well as its relations with other countries. The challenges include old regime loyalists ...chevron_right

This article analyzes whether international treaties, conventions, and norms are still of use regarding engagement and conflict in cyberspace, or whether they must be reinvented. The author argues tha...chevron_right

This paper examines the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) and argues against the idea that it might be operationally folded back into the United States European Command (EUCOM). Rather, the author contends,...chevron_right

For nearly four decades, there has been a broad consensus among US policy and opinion leaders that China’s success will, ultimately, be good for the United States. But this long-standing consensus is ...chevron_right

This report assesses United States and European Union assistance to the Arab transitioning countries. Despite the desire to help Arab countries in the midst of political transitions, the US and EU hav...chevron_right

The policy brief discusses the first elections held in post-Mubarak Egypt. In the second round of the elections, Egyptians are faced with a choice between Islamists and a symbol of the former regime a...chevron_right

Against the background of declining defense budgets, the author of this policy brief argues that the US will need to tap into the global industrial base to meet its security needs in future. For decad...chevron_right

What does NATO need to do to remain 'fit for purpose' over the coming decades? Revitalized leadership from Washington may provide the answer.chevron_right

The authors of this brief argue that applying lessons learned from change management and cultural transformation experiences from both the public and private sector could make a real positive differen...chevron_right

The authors of this brief urge NATO heads of states to put nuclear issues behind them when they gather in Chicago for the summit. They argue that a new round of discussions of nuclear policy issues wo...chevron_right

To help add depth to the idea of a cyber 9/11, this brief examines what might happen the day after a major cyber disruption, on 9/12. Starting with important lessons – based on the findings from a maj...chevron_right

This report looks at the energy-water nexus from the fuels perspective. It examines the drivers behind the looming crisis, namely, the US energy portfolio, the water needs of these energy sources, and...chevron_right

This brief argues that the Atlantic community should put the defense and advancement of Western values and ideals at the forefront of a more integrated policy of international engagement. Doing so wil...chevron_right

As the US adjusts to its own challenge of austerity and the need to place priority on Indo-Pacific security, Europe will need to take on a larger responsibility for security within its own region. In ...chevron_right

This policy brief discusses the implications of the January 2011 revolution for US-Egyptian relations. The US has been supporting the Egyptian military heavily since the 1970s Camp David accord and mu...chevron_right