Publications

This commentary analyzes Saudi Arabia's February 2016 announcement that it was willing to send ground troops into Syria in order to fight against the so-called Islamic State (IS). As the text's author...chevron_right

In this US Congressional testimony, CNAS' Michael Horowitz describes 1) the rising threat to US aircraft carriers posed by anti-ship cruise missiles, and 2) how the US Navy can sustain carrier aviatio...chevron_right

This brief discusses the controversies within the EU that surround the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project. The author specifically looks at the most current debates over the project and examines its s...chevron_right

This bulletin explains 1) how Russian-Turkish tensions are deepening divisions within the South Caucasus region, and 2) why this situation could paradoxically benefit the area’s economies. The text’s ...chevron_right

This commentary highlights the increasing importance of space systems to national security. The text's author also examines how these strategically important assets are becoming increasingly vulnerabl...chevron_right

This brief explains why India's economy grew faster than any other major power in 2015. However, it also wonders whether New Delhi will be able to 1) sustain the growth (by successfully tackling red t...chevron_right

This commentary contends that Southeast Asia is not in the midst of an arms race. Instead, the region is going through a period of "unbalanced military modernization." This unsystematic replacing of o...chevron_right

This backgrounder reviews how the Republican and Democratic Parties select their candidates for the US Presidency. It specifically examines 1) the nature of the caucus and primary systems used by both...chevron_right

This JEMIE issue marks the journal’s 15th anniversary and contains a selection of popular articles featured in past issues. While adhering to the overall theme of minority rights within the context of EU enlargement, the articles specifically focus on...chevron_right

This paper provides a status update on the civil war in Yemen and the country’s future prospects for peace. More specifically, its authors focus on 1) the Huthi fighters and forces allied with ex-Pres...chevron_right

This brief takes stock of the rocky relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran. By focusing on the statements of high profile officials, it reflects on how both countries have used emotive language to...chevron_right

This briefing relies on field research conducted in Ukraine, Russia and the separatist entities of Donetsk and Luhansk to 1) measure the extent of Russia's influence over separatists operating in East...chevron_right

This brief discusses the opposition in the US Congress to the antismoking provisions in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) which are protected from potential lawsuits. Not surprisingly, it's tobacco ...chevron_right

This brief looks at the growing efforts to develop launch vehicles that are specifically designed to launch various types of small satellites into space. It additionally focuses on the importance of t...chevron_right

This brief focuses on the most prominent candidates now trying to secure their parties' nominations for the US presidential election later this year. In particular, the brief’s author concentrates on ...chevron_right