Publications

This paper provides a historical perspective on the Chinese defense industrial complex (CDIC) between 1949 and 2003. The author argues that the CDIC can be characterized as a remarkable accomplishment...chevron_right

This study reviews the relationship between the US and the countries of Western Europe. The author analyzes the thesis of Robert Kagan to explain the characteristics of Europeans and Americans. The st...chevron_right

This report presents the findings and conclusions from a joint Atlantic Council - American University working group on Iraq. The report provides recommendations on how to achieve a stable transition i...chevron_right

This publication discusses the different European perspectives on NATO force transformation. The contributors discuss such diverse issues as broad-range capabilities, defense spending reform, the impa...chevron_right

This paper contains a summary of a panel discussion on the 16th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). It discusses the implications for China and Taiwan and assesses how the US government is ...chevron_right

This policy paper addresses difference in US-EU regulatory policy in connection with food safety and the environment. The author examines current trans-Atlantic tensions arising out of several areas o...chevron_right

This paper features the transcript of Ambassador W Robert Pearson's presentation to the Atlantic Treaty Association, on the occasion of its 48th general assembly. The paper features a discussion of th...chevron_right

This report presents the US Middle East delegation's assessment of European attitudes and its conclusions and recommendations for the policies of the US government. The authors analyze the history of ...chevron_right

This paper discusses the US' relations with the People's Republic of China and Taiwan. It is based on a report by a delegation of former military and defense policy leaders that were sent to visit Bei...chevron_right

This paper discusses Taiwan's problems getting access to international organizations because of the People's Republic of China's (PRC) resistance. The author argues that the international system does ...chevron_right

This paper makes suggestions for the process of NATO force transformation and strategy development. The authors explain that in order to achieve successful future force transformation, NATO must focus...chevron_right

This paper details how Libya has become a key test case in the war on terror. The author explains that after more than a decade of Libyan terrorist threats, the country's compliance with international...chevron_right

This publication explains the process of NATO enlargement as discussed at the Prague summit in November 2002. The author analyzes the process of enlargement and examines potential candidates and their...chevron_right

This paper is a transcript of the presentation given by US Navy Admiral Dennis C Blair, commander-in-chief of the US Pacific Command to the Atlantic Council. The author discusses the US campaign in th...chevron_right

This paper offers recommendations on how the US can best influence Iranian decisions regarding the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and missile delivery systems. The authors explain th...chevron_right