Publications

This paper contends that domestic turmoil has rattled the stability of both the US‐Philippines and US-Thailand alliances in recent years. However, the text’s author also suggests that there are opportunities for an improvement in US bilateral relations with...chevron_right

In the wake of the Oslo Accords, everyone believed the security cooperation established between Israel and the Palestinian Authority was a unique ‘success story’ in the Middle East peace process. This analysis describes why this working relationship is now in danger and...chevron_right

This collection of monthly security statistics highlights the changes that have occurred in the MENA region since 2011. The data includes 1) a comparison of youth unemployment in 2010 versus 2016; 2) an update on the region’s demographic shifts; 3) a look at freedom of the...chevron_right

With one quarter of its inhabitants’ homes destroyed in the past year, Nusaybin, Turkey is a prime victim of Ankara’s 33-year conflict with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). The Turkish government’s efforts to compensate the town’s residents for their losses is notable, observes this ICG report, but…chevron_right

This text features the forty-one articles and blogs David Marples wrote on Ukraine’s political troubles between 2013 and 2017. More precisely, the text ranges from the Euromaidan protests and eventual uprising to Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the...chevron_right

While reviewing the Trump administration’s first 100-days in office, this e-note specifically gauges its interactions with key Asian states, including China, Japan, and South Korea. According to the text’s author, a pattern has emerged that includes...chevron_right

Since 2008, China has been developing a new antisatellite weapon that, once in orbit, can ‘tailgate’ and attack other systems. Unfortunately, and for different reasons, the author of this text doesn’t believe the US will be able to counter this threat. Worse yet, since...chevron_right

Why does Iran want nuclear weapons and what factors might cause it to reverse itself? Andrew Prosser believes there are two reasons why Tehran may reconsider the path it’s on – 1) states typically prefer accomplishments that do not involve nuclear weapons as a route to higher...chevron_right

This special edition of SSQ features 10 articles which the journal’s editors thought were particular noteworthy over the last decade. The pieces focus on 1) the utility of nuclear weapons; 2) the nuclear lessons available for cyber security; 3) the false promise of…chevron_right

The articles in this SSQ issue focus on 1) whether the US Air Force has been a good steward of the country’s space program or not; 2) the realities of US nuclear policy towards Russia; 3) Iran’s nuclear intentions and what factors could foster…chevron_right

Over the past forty years there have been ten women presidents in Latin America, but what if anything does this relatively high level of representation say about broader female empowerment across the region? To answer this question, this publication looks at...chevron_right

So, how can the US build on the progress the Iraqi government and its partners have made in liberating areas once occupied by ISIS? The authors of this report believe Washington needs to help create an Iraqi Government that’s more responsive and legitimate, primarily by...chevron_right

This brief explains why the US’ liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity has grown sharply, and how LNG exports will benefit America’s security and prosperity. The economic potential exists in reaching new markets, but Washington should facilitate matters by...chevron_right

This paper contends that Europe’s turbulent security environment and Donald Trump’s strong rhetoric have revived an interest in NATO, to include the roles it should play and the future of the US’ relationship with its allies. To capitalize on the moment, the Alliance’s...chevron_right

This paper takes stock of the future challenges for transatlantic-pacific cooperation, focusing on 1) the impact of China’s rise on the global trade and financial system; 2) the policy implications of prominent regional issues, such as Russia’s annexation of Crimea...chevron_right