Publications

This paper contends a quiet shift in geopolitics has been taking place, with East Asia and the Middle East drawing closer together. To highlight what’s going on, the text’s author analyzes 1) China’s ...chevron_right

Franklin Kramer and Robert Butler contend that the US’ model of cybersecurity is outdated. Indeed, they argue that Washington’s cybersecurity deficiencies are only going to create greater risks for the country as its adversaries continue to grow more sophisticated and as a new period of great power competition emerges. In response, Kramer and Butler propose a new cybersecurity model, which would involve enhanced involvement from the federal government, improved public-private coordination, increased cooperation with international allies and more.chevron_right

As NATO reaches its seventieth anniversary in 2019, what investments should the Alliance prioritize in the land, air, maritime, space and cyber domains to ensure it retains its ability to defend and d...chevron_right

This publication contends that US government-funded international broadcasting networks, overseen by the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), remain an important tool for the US in its efforts to conte...chevron_right

This publication contends that the West, with its rule of law and creation of the Western-governed offshore economy, has given corrupt elites in developing countries the tools and capacity to avoid ev...chevron_right

Three of Latin America’s largest democracies – Brazil, Mexico and Colombia – elected new heads of state, congress members, and local officials in a series of polarized, contentious elections in 2018. ...chevron_right

The Himalayas are the water tower of Asia. But this water source and those from other mountain ranges on the Tibetan Plateau are under increasing pressure. In light of this, this publication outlines ...chevron_right

This publication analyzes how the illicit tobacco trade in southern Africa supports organized crime, helps enable official corruption, and erodes state structures. More specifically, the study outline...chevron_right

In this report, Alexander Vershbow and Philip Breedlove outline the findings of an Atlantic Council task force on US force posture and the adequacy of current American deployments in North Central Europe. Our authors highlight that despite US and NATO efforts, it is unlikely that Russian efforts to threaten and intimidate NATO members in North Central Europe will end soon. In response, the task force members recommend that that the US could, and should, significantly enhance its existing presence in the region to bolster deterrence and reinforce Alliance cohesion.chevron_right

This publication notes that since the start of Vladimir Putin's presidency, over 1.6 Russians have left for Western democracies. In response, the text’s authors look at what this means for Russia...chevron_right

How are international oil companies (IOCs) dealing with the rapid transformations taking place in energy markets and technological development? To find out, this publication examines IOCs’ strategies ...chevron_right

This publication focuses on China’s implementation of its emission reduction obligations under the Paris Agreement at the provincial, municipal, and local levels. More specifically, the study examines...chevron_right

The long-term future of oil demand remains a perennial uncertainty. But in thinking that 'peak oil' may just be over the horizon, certain oil producing nations have given their sovereign wealth funds a mandate to further economic diversification. To illustrate what...chevron_right

This publication examines the increased demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Asian markets as well as its impact on trade relations and geopolitical tensions. More specifically, the text’s author looks at 1) the ways in which demand for LNG has had an impact...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the US’s strategy towards the Syrian crisis. The text’s author argues 1) that because the US maintains a military presence in the only two areas in Syria that remain outside ...chevron_right