Publications

As the Strategic Foresight Initiative sees it, new manufacturing technologies will provide the US with the opportunities to prepare for a post-Western world. Unfortunately, Washington is not prepared either to reap the benefits or deal with the consequences of a new technological revolution.chevron_right

The United States, claims the author of this report, is at a pivotal moment that will determine its manufacturing competitiveness for decades to come. Once discounted by many economists and policymak...chevron_right

This paper argues that if Yemen does not prioritize economic reform, it could undermine its democratic transition process and may witness renewed conflict. The author argues that strong political will...chevron_right

This report examines Mexico's energy sector reform. The author argues that if effectively executed, the reforms which allow private investment in the energy industry, will result in an increase in oil...chevron_right

This brief explores how political, social, and economic pressures are increasingly challenging Jordan’s monarchical system and regime stability. It discusses how such pressures have been dealt with by...chevron_right

This paper proposes a new approach to cyber-deterrence that could serve as a key component of broader cybersecurity strategies. It also outlines how cyber sanctions and active cyber defenses might red...chevron_right

This brief outlines opportunities for greater policy convergence and better practical cooperation between the United States and the Gulf states. The author particularly outlines the need and possibili...chevron_right

This report discusses options for the global future of nuclear energy and the international structures that will allow nuclear energy to maintain a viable share of the global energy portfolio. Among o...chevron_right

This report examines the state of financial regulatory reform in the US and the EU and looks at the dangers regulatory divergence between them can pose to financial stability and efficiency. In partic...chevron_right

This paper provides a brief overview of Hassan Rouhani’s domestic and foreign policy achievements in the first three months of his presidency. It particularly focuses on Iran’s foreign policy toward I...chevron_right

This brief assesses Morocco's contributions to regional security and development in Northwest Africa. More specifically it examines 1) the country's counterterrorism efforts in the Maghreb-Sahel, 2) ...chevron_right

This paper first examines Iran’s relations with Pakistan, Afghanistan and other nations in South Asia. It then looks at how their ties are being affected by water scarcity, ethnic insurgencies, drug t...chevron_right

This report looks at the impact of rapid urbanization on environmental and human security. Rather than the rural poor, the author argues it is the collective behavior of billions of urbanites who are ...chevron_right

This paper looks at the role of Central and Southeastern European gas markets in Europe’s gas supply diversification strategy. It first provides a brief description of the EU’s strategic interest in i...chevron_right

This paper examines how key developments and transformations in the global security environment have created a new set of challenges and opportunities for NATO. The authors first outline some of the k...chevron_right