Publications

This paper first describes the current strategic environment in Northeast Asia and identifies the primary strategic interests the major parties hold regarding North Korea. The second part defines and ...chevron_right

This report is a compilation and analysis of the proceedings of the April 2009 Big Energy Map conference. Drawing on the discussions and recommendations of the group of experts, the report offers thre...chevron_right

This paper outlines a comprehensive strategy to suppress violent Islamist extremism and combat the threat it poses to US interests. It offers a chronology of America's evolving response to violent Isl...chevron_right

This paper outlines the situations in both Afghanistan and Pakistan, with particular focus on Pakistan since, the authors argue, the situation there is both more grave and less understood. These situa...chevron_right

This testimony argues that while the US normally sees China as an East Asian power, China’s relations with Afghanistan and Pakistan demonstrate that its interests and influence extend South and West a...chevron_right

This paper examines the future of US military strategy in light of the lessons learned from the past eight years of combat in Afghanistan and Iraq. The author focuses on irregular warfare as the prima...chevron_right

This paper discusses US policy toward North Korea's nuclear program. It assesses the most significant policy debates taking place in the literature on North Korea over the past 20 years, beginning wit...chevron_right

This paper examines ways in which the US can supplement its military efforts in Afghanistan by engaging and funding locally based and administered development projects. The authors focus on the Nation...chevron_right

This publication addresses the military alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK). The publication assesses the prerequisites for any real expansion and growth of the alliance...chevron_right

This publication addresses shifts in geopolitical power relevant to the Asia-Pacific region and to the US. The authors argue that the Asia-Pacific region is an engine of the global economy and that As...chevron_right

This policy brief summarizes US interests in Afghanistan. The authors argue that despite the debate on what can realistically be achieved in Afghanistan, the plight of the country does matter. They ex...chevron_right

This publication discusses the conditions for a successful US energy security policy. The authors argue that these conditions are the following: a national strategy, executive leadership, and consiste...chevron_right

This report identifies preserving US maritime power as one of the most important national security challenges facing the Obama administration. It offers a way to close the strategy-resources gap, and...chevron_right

This publication discusses which lessons learned from the Iraq war are likely to influence China's foreign policy doctrine and geostrategic behavior. The authors argue that the Iraq war legitimated Be...chevron_right

This publication highlights which lessons learned from the Iraq war are likely to influence India's foreign policy doctrine. The authors argue that although Indian officials have managed challenges wi...chevron_right