Publications

This document sets out the UK's national security strategy and objectives, as articulated by the country's Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) 2015. The text first describes the changing glob...chevron_right

Raymond Millen thinks it’s time for the United States to create a ‘professional ministerial corps’ that provides specific advice on security cooperation and capacity building to fragile and failing states. Among other things, the corps would help Washington close the gaps that exist between good intentions and successful outcomes.chevron_right

This paper contends that Russia is encouraging separatist movements in former Soviet countries in order to limit NATO and EU expansion into its sphere of influence. The author then explores Russia's v...chevron_right

This publication features an overview of a conference on the future of Civil Affairs (CA) forces in the US military, which deal with the management of civil-military relations in operations. It also i...chevron_right

Today’s peacekeepers must ensure that tackling conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) is an integral part of their efforts to protect civilians. Here are eight training scenarios that help military units do just that.chevron_right

This publication reviews the lessons learned from US military reconstruction and development operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Kenya, Liberia, and Uganda. Two of the more prominent lessons are ...chevron_right

This paper examines the various ways in which a society can build up its resilience to counter terrorism and prevent political violence. More specifically, the author first looks at different terroris...chevron_right

This paper looks at how an effective transportation strategy can start and enhance the economic growth of a country. The authors argue that transportation is the backbone to a stable economy, and can ...chevron_right

This monograph examines whether it is possible to formulate a doctrinal definition of victory in counterinsurgency operations. To answer this question, the author first examines different classical an...chevron_right

Cette étude propose une stratégie complémentaire de gestion des crises terroristes qui augmenterait l’efficacité de méthodes contreterroristes déjà utilisées. Cette stratégie de nature psychologique s...chevron_right

How can the United States help Guinea-Bissau shake off the dubious distinction of being ‘Africa’s first narco-state’? Stephen Van Riper thinks Washington can start by helping the West African nation tackle corruption and popularize the rule of law.chevron_right

The US government’s primary military & development arms – DoD and USAID – have a rich history of working together to promote America’s security interests. Benjamin Kauffeld reminds us, however, that a number of coordination challenges still exist between these first-tier examples of interagency cooperation.chevron_right

Should the concept of human security become a central pillar of US grand strategy? John Anderson believes so. It would help integrate government functions, lay the foundations for greater security and the rule of law, and help preserve American leadership around the globe.chevron_right

This paper features a collection of articles on conflict management, post-conflict management, peacekeeping, and stability operations. More specifically, they look at 1) how to manage conflict in host...chevron_right

This paper argues that weaknesses in US operations in fragile states like Iraq and Afghanistan result from not understanding the causes and importance of political instability in these countries and c...chevron_right