Publications

This paper probes whether demonetization has undermined the credibility of India’s future policies. While the government has introduced a number of reforms in order to attract foreign direct investment, the lack of a coherent and internally consistent...chevron_right

This paper argues that the root cause of the Euro crisis is not the lack of trust in EU institutions. Instead, the main hurdles are 1) member states that are unwilling to reform their own national institutions, which is an absolute must; 2) the insistence on...chevron_right

The authors of this piece try to dispel some of the myths and misunderstandings they believe surround the DPRK. They specifically argue that 1) Kim Jong Un is not irrational and that the North Korean regime is not about to collapse; 2) the country’s ballistic missile tests are...chevron_right

Following the Turkish Parliament’s adoption of a comprehensive government reforms package, this bulletin examines how the nation’s impending constitutional changes will move it closer to a presidential system that will enfeeble parliament, weaken...chevron_right

This paper looks at how the dominance of the US military has led opponents to adopt ‘post-heroic’ strategies and tactics that have been both lethal and effective, but have also avoided tipping over into outright war. Given the Trump administration’s...chevron_right

This brief looks at the state of US-UN relations following the election of Donald Trump and advises Secretary-General Guterres on how to ensure the relationship moves forward. Given the current impediments to enhanced US-UN cooperation, which include...chevron_right

This article reflects on what can be done to repair the stagnant and strained relationship that exists between Washington and Bangkok. The new Trump administration, for example, could 1) have a senior administration official attend the cremation ceremony of...chevron_right

This bulletin explores the potential economic and political implications of the US renegotiating the NAFTA Treaty. While NAFTA’s overall economic impact has been difficult to assess, the text’s author believes that foreign investment in...chevron_right

This article argues that the advantages of the US moving its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem would outweigh the risks, which could involve deteriorating relations with Jordan and Egypt and triggering yet another Palestinian Intifada. To support the move, the...chevron_right

This commentary looks at the history and ideology of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, which has a good chance of winning seats in the Bundestag’s 2017 elections. The conservative, family-centric party, which has benefitted from...chevron_right

This commentary focuses on the limited anti-corruption reforms that have occurred in post-Euromaidan Ukraine. The lack of needed and systemic change is attributable to a weak state and the seizing of anti-corruption institutions, such as...chevron_right

This paper examines military innovation in the maritime realm and how it could impact the subsurface operational autonomy of future navies. According to the text's authors, true undersea autonomy is far from inevitable, specifically because...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the apparent rift between the fledgling Trump administration and major American media outlets. According to the text’s author, the nonstop volley of accusations and counter-accusations carries three important implications for...chevron_right

In this US Congressional testimony, CNAS’ Julianne Smith discusses the underlying complexities of the US-Russian bilateral relationship. According to Smith, Russia is using a wide range of military, cyber, intelligence, and economic tools to harm the US and...chevron_right

This study proposes a new architecture for the US Navy, which would help update the service’s capabilities no later than 2030. The recommended changes include 1) organizing the Navy’s fleet into ‘deterrence forces’ and ‘maneuver forces’; 2) relying...chevron_right