Publications

This report looks at the challenges that NATO faces beyond the transatlantic community. The author points out that NATO must link with other nations whose world views are comparable and whose capaciti...chevron_right

This brief looks at China's foreign policy and domestic strategy after the 2012 leadership change. It examines China's main challenges which include an unsustainable development model as well as Beiji...chevron_right

This paper discusses US strategy for engagement in the Middle East in the face of a shifting regional landscape. The authors argue that the new dynamics hide risks but also provide opportunities for U...chevron_right

This brief argues the United States and European Union should seek the most comprehensive agreement possible in their negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. The author ar...chevron_right

This brief reviews key developments in Georgia following the country's democratic transfer of power in October 2012. The author looks at the new government and its members, discusses cohabitation, rev...chevron_right

This paper examines concerns over Russia’s reliability in supplying gas to Europe. Europe’s energy discourse has been unjustifiably preoccupied with concerns about potential physical disruptions of Ru...chevron_right

This issue brief analyzes the impact of hydraulic fracturing and deep water technology used to extract natural resources. The author argues that thanks to these techniques, oil and gas extracted from ...chevron_right

This paper looks at political discontent in Jordan after 2011 and the implications of this for political reform. The author argues that, not only have missed opportunities for reform by the monarchy f...chevron_right

This brief evaluates the political climate in Jordan ahead of parliamentary elections on 23 January 2013, and offers insight as to why elections will not ameliorate the growing political and economic ...chevron_right

This policy brief explores two issues that are testing relations between the US and its allies in the Gulf: democratic transitions in the Arab world and regional security. Given that the process of ch...chevron_right

The Obama administration believes that the US Congress should not have oversight over the American military’s cyber activities. Our partners at the Atlantic Council disagree. Because cyber operations do impact the private sector, Congressional oversight is imperative.chevron_right

In terms of transitioning to a post-Western world, Robert Manning suggests we may be nearing a historical ‘inflection point’. He urges the Obama Administration to seize the unique opportunity this transition presents, particularly when it comes to securing long-term American interests.chevron_right

This paper looks at the issue of conventional arms control in Europe and its impact on security cooperation between European countries and Russia. The author argues that European arms control could se...chevron_right

Global Trends 2030 is the fifth installment in the National Intelligence Council's series aimed at providing a framework for thinking about the future. It seeks to identify critical trends and potenti...chevron_right

The brief discusses the Tunisian constitution drafting process in the aftermath of the 2011 revolution. Some major issues, notably the system of government, have yet to be resolved, but some important...chevron_right