Publications

This brief outlines some of the key challenges faced by NATO and discusses whether they could be overcome through reform. These challenges include the lack of common strategic assessment among members...chevron_right

This paper examines five possible ways in which cyber conflict and cooperation could develop over the next ten to twenty years. Three key factors characterize each contingency: how strongly the “geogr...chevron_right

This paper discusses possible ways in which NATO agencies could be reformed. The authors advocate a reform effort which focuses on shared services, restructuring, integration, human capital, and the p...chevron_right

This document summarizes the themes raised at a 2011 conference on the implications of the global financial crisis for Canada. The participants discussed possible paths through the crisis for Canada a...chevron_right

This brief highlights the issues that were brought to light in a November 2011 workshop. It discusses the energy and water nexus from the vantage point of the extraction and processing of primary ener...chevron_right

In advance of the 2012 parliamentary elections, this brief discusses the political environment in Egypt. Given Egypt's importance in the region, the author warns against the protracted influence of th...chevron_right

This paper sets out recommendations on how the EU and the US can best engage with Egypt, Libya and Tunisia to assist with their transitions to democracy. These recommendations include the facilitation...chevron_right

In the face of massive economic challenges, a burgeoning population, energy and water shortages, and huge and growing numbers of unemployed workers, especially youth, Pakistan needs to look for ways t...chevron_right

This brief discusses Iran’s changing trade patterns, its greater dependence on China, India and Turkey, and continuing relationships with Germany and Italy. The brief also discusses the impact of sanc...chevron_right

This paper outlines the major themes and recommendations of the Atlantic Council meeting in 2011, which focused on thermal electric power production. The participants devised four key solutions to add...chevron_right

This paper provides a brief technical introduction to 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing (AM) and then addresses some of the geopolitical, economic and environmental implications. The authors discuss ...chevron_right

This issue brief aims to analyze the reliability of recent intelligence about Iran. It will describe the program’s diffuse nature and Iran’s likely motivations in continuing nuclear work despite puni...chevron_right

Collecting intelligence about Iran's nuclear program has never been easy, and has been hurt by Iran’s spotty cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in recent years. Iran also h...chevron_right

This compendium of policy papers seeks to capture the remarkable transformation of the Nordic-Baltic region, convey the range of perspectives from the region on the security challenges they face, take...chevron_right

This issue brief analyzes parts of the US International Strategy for Cyberspace, especially focusing on whether, and how, the US might respond to cyber attacks. It also examines under what circumstan...chevron_right