Publications

This report summarizes the results of the 10th China-US Strategic Nuclear Dynamics Dialogue, which was held in June 2016. The discussions focused on 1) military developments in the Asia-Pacific region and their potential impact on strategic...chevron_right

The answer, at least according to this commentary, is that although President-elect Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to repair the faltering Russo-American relationship, the sheer complexity of bilateral ties between the two states will...chevron_right

This edition of the RAD focuses on the interrelationship between nuclear energy and Russian foreign policy. The first article examines the public debate in Finland over Rosatom (a Russian state corporation) building the Fennovima nuclear plant. What’s worrying here is...chevron_right

This text explores Russia’s agenda in Syria, which Moscow has thus far characterized as an unqualified success. The truth is that while Russia does seem to hold the keys to a negotiated settlement of Syria’s civil war, it risks...chevron_right

Despite the efforts to assign more female soldiers to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the force remains dominated by men. That’s not good, argue the authors of this text. MINUSMA should include African forces that...chevron_right

This short paper contends that if China assumes a more prominent role in the Middle East’s transportation projects, it could become a de facto facilitator of stability in the region. Consider, for example, the proposed Israel-Gulf Economic Corridor...chevron_right

This paper focuses on India’s November 2016 move to no longer accept the 500 and 1000 rupee notes as legal tender and its possible consequences. While it’s likely that the country will take a short-term economic hit because of this decision, a number of anti-corruption benefits could...chevron_right

This briefing reviews the challenges Uzbekistan faces under its new president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Thus far, Mirziyoyev has pursued small but vital domestic and foreign policy reforms while also maintaining authoritarian rule. To facilitate...chevron_right

This text reviews the “Regional Security Outlook 2017,” which is rather despondent about the prospects for the Asia-Pacific region. The document looks at the security status of the region as a whole and two acute problems in particular – North Korea’s nuclear weapon program and the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea.chevron_right

This text challenges the European Commission’s decision to grant Gazprom greater access to the Opal natural gas pipeline. As the paper’s author sees it, the EC’s controversial decision is largely based on an incorrect interpretation of...chevron_right

This paper first analyzes Bangladesh’s acquisition of two Chinese submarines and wonders how it will impact the country’s role as a modernizing naval power in the Bay of Bengal, particularly when it comes to...chevron_right

This brief article contends that once the Syrian government recaptures Aleppo, it’s likely that Russia and Iran will put pressure on the Assad regime to accept a ceasefire and a peace settlement. The text further discusses whether...chevron_right

This text explores Israel’s national agenda in Syria. It concludes that despite its avowed policy of neutrality, over the last couple of years Tel Aviv has 1) stepped up its targeting of Iranian and Hezbollah assets, and 2) provided...chevron_right

What agenda does China have in Syria? This text contends that although Beijing’s interests in the Syrian Civil War have been minimal thus far, it has often joined Russia in vetoing UNSC resolutions that endorse Western military interventions in...chevron_right

This report analyzes the condition of women in Northeast Nigeria, ideally to alleviate their suffering, facilitate their contributions to local peace, and lower the threat posed by female Boko Haram members. As part of their analysis, the...chevron_right