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• 573 Resources
  • 2 Stimson Recommends
  • 128 Books and Reports
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1. Peacekeeping Dues and Don’ts: A Checklist for the Next President (Analysis & Commentary)
   By William J. Durch; September 08, 2008 While America can act on its own in many matters of peace and security, even a superpower has finite resources as the cases of Iraq and Afghanistan have demonstrated. The next administration must answer serious questions of resource allocation regarding peace and stability operations and make it clear that it supports an effective UN.
   While America can act on its own in many matters of peace and security, even a superpower has finite resources as the cases of Iraq and Afghanistan have demonstrated. The next administration must answer serious questions of resource allocation regarding peace and stability operations and make it clear that it supports an effective UN. 
2. Internship Opportunities (Analysis & Commentary)
   February 28, 2008 The Stimson Center offers research internships year-round.
   The Stimson Center offers research internships year-round. 

1. A Foreign Affairs Budget for the Future
   By Gordon Adams, William Bacchus , Stephen Chaplin, David Glaudemans, Eric Lief, Richard Nygard, J.J. Saulino, and Stanley Silverman; October 01, 2008 (26 pages) Currently the Secretary of State lacks the tools - people, competencies, authorities, programs and funding - to execute the president's foreign policies. The status quo cannot continue without serious damage to our vital interests.
   Currently the Secretary of State lacks the tools - people, competencies, authorities, programs and funding - to execute the president's foreign policies. The status quo cannot continue without serious damage to our vital interests. We must invest on an urgent basis in our capabilities in the State Department, USAID, and related organizations to ensure we can meet our foreign policy and national security objectives. 
2. Donor Funding for Health in Low- and Middle- Income Countries 2001-2006
   By Jennifer Kates , Eric Lief and Jonathan Pearson; July 30, 2008 (14 pages) Donor governments, including the United States and European nations, provide almost all external health funding to low- and middle- income countries through both bilateral and multilateral channels.
   Donor governments, including the United States and European nations, provide almost all external health funding to low- and middle- income countries through both bilateral and multilateral channels. As such, funding from donor governments is critical to the health of developing nations and tracking donor funding is important for assessing the availability of funding over time. This paper provides an analysis of donor funding commitments for health between 2001 and 2006. 
3. Transnational Trends: Middle Eastern and Asian Views
   by Laipson, Ellen; Pandya, Amit; Almudhaf, Hayfaa; Khouri, Rami; Dyer, Paul; Engineer, Irfan, Balachandran, V.; Caballero-Anthony, Mely; Contreras, Antionio; Graces, Len; Pido, Michael; Pomeroy, Robert; Pramualratana, Anthony; Baruah, Karabi; El-Hokayem, Emile; Patteson, Kendra; Cronin, Richard; Fischer, Julie; ; July 25, 2008 This new volume is a collection of analytic pieces written by experts from the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia on transnational and nontraditional security (NTS) issues, as well as analysis by Stimson Center scholars.
   This new volume is a collection of analytic pieces written by experts from the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia on transnational and nontraditional security (NTS) issues, as well as analysis by Stimson Center scholars. The book is a product of an exciting project at the Stimson Center entitled Regional Voices. Led by Amit Pandya, this project is exploring the rising salience of transnational issues in the security debates in these three critical regions. 
4. No Harmful Interference with Space Objects: The Key to Confidence-Building
   By Samuel Black; July 22, 2008 This report examines the concept of no harmful interference with satellites, and argues that it is the key to a sustainable code of conduct for responsible space-faring nations.
   This report examines the concept of no harmful interference with satellites, and argues that it is the key to a sustainable code of conduct for responsible space-faring nations.  
5. America and the Emerging Iraqi Reality: New Goals, No Illusions
   By Ellen Laipson; July 14, 2008 It is time for a new policy in Iraq, to recalibrate America’s equities and engagement there. The current administration is tied to its policy, knowing that the president’s historic legacy will be based on the outcome in Iraq, and hoping that current positive trends can be turned into more permanent conditions.
   It is time for a new policy in Iraq, to recalibrate America’s equities and engagement there. The current administration is tied to its policy, knowing that the president’s historic legacy will be based on the outcome in Iraq, and hoping that current positive trends can be turned into more permanent conditions. But the American people and their political leaders need to be thinking more boldly about a new horizon: Where do we want U.S.-Iraq relations to be in five years? 

1. The Political Economy of Hydropower Dam Construction in Vietnam
   By Dan Sinh Nguyen Vo; August 21, 2008 The role of economic and political considerations in hydropower development in Vietnam.
   The role of economic and political considerations in hydropower development in Vietnam. 
2. Commercial Transportation on the Mekong River
   By Timothy Hamlin; May 28, 2008 (5 pages) Developments and trends surrounding commercial transportation on the Mekong River.
   Developments and trends surrounding commercial transportation on the Mekong River. 
3. Hydropower and Mekong Fisheries
   By Richard Cronin; March 11, 2008 No summary available.
    
4. "Don't Reinvent the Foreign Assistance Wheel"
   ByGordon Adams; March 02, 2008 (5 pages) An essay on the future of U.S. foreign assistance the "F" process and a cabinet-level agency for development.
   An essay on the future of U.S. foreign assistance the "F" process and a cabinet-level agency for development. 
5. United Nations-African Union Coordination on Peace and Security in Africa
   By Katherine N. Andrews and Victoria K. Holt; August 15, 2007 This issue brief examines UN-AU collaboration on promoting peace and security in Africa, with emphasis on their joint efforts to resolve the Darfur conflict.
   This issue brief examines UN-AU collaboration on promoting peace and security in Africa, with emphasis on their joint efforts to resolve the Darfur conflict.  

1. Space: A Code of Conduct
   By Michael Krepon; October 06, 2008 Satellites are indispensable and vulnerable. Satellites perform essential military functions. They provide early warning of missile launches and offensive military preparations.
   Satellites are indispensable and vulnerable. Satellites perform essential military functions. They provide early warning of missile launches and offensive military preparations. They provide intelligence to monitor compliance with treaties, or the emergence of new security challenges. The challenge we face is how to best assure that US satellites will remain available to advance US national and economic security. 
2. U.S.-India Nuclear Deal Now Done, Reckoning to Come Later
   By Michael Krepon; October 01, 2008 The downside risks of the deal, which places profit taking ahead of nonproliferation principles, could be far-reaching and widely shared.
   The downside risks of the deal, which places profit taking ahead of nonproliferation principles, could be far-reaching and widely shared. 
3. Nuclear Proliferation: Avoiding a Pandemic
   By Barry M. Blechman; September 29, 2008 (5 pages) There is serious risk that the international agreements and processes that have kept the number of nations armed with nuclear weapons fairly low are breaking down. Over the past ten years, three nations joined the six previously declared nuclear powers and a tenth is in the offing.
   There is serious risk that the international agreements and processes that have kept the number of nations armed with nuclear weapons fairly low are breaking down. Over the past ten years, three nations joined the six previously declared nuclear powers and a tenth is in the offing. Unless strong actions are taken during the first 18 months of the administration, we could see a world of twenty or even thirty nuclear-armed states by the 2020s. 
4. Iraq: New Goals, No Illusions
   By Ellen Laipson; September 22, 2008 It is time to recalibrate America’s equities and engagement in Iraq, and to focus on new goals that bring this relationship into a more sustainable framework. After focusing almost exclusively on security and the hand-off to reconstituted Iraqi security forces, it is time to attend to the broader political aspects of the relationship.
   It is time to recalibrate America’s equities and engagement in Iraq, and to focus on new goals that bring this relationship into a more sustainable framework. After focusing almost exclusively on security and the hand-off to reconstituted Iraqi security forces, it is time to attend to the broader political aspects of the relationship. Where do we want US-Iraq relations to be in five years? Where does Iraq fit in America’s strategic interests and agenda in the region? 
5. Likely Consequences of the Nuclear Suppliers Group Decision
   By Michael Krepon; September 08, 2008 Michael Krepon discusses the likely consequences of the Nuclear Suppliers Group's decision to allow India to participate in nuclear trade. He argues that it will increase the triangular nuclear competition between China, India, and Pakistan.
   Michael Krepon discusses the likely consequences of the Nuclear Suppliers Group's decision to allow India to participate in nuclear trade. He argues that it will increase the triangular nuclear competition between China, India, and Pakistan. 

1. Model Code of Conduct for Responsible Space Faring Nations
   February 28, 2008 (3 pages) The drafting of the model Code of Conduct seeks to provide “rules of the road” and to prevent harmful interference with satellites that perform vital life-saving, economic, and military support functions.
   The drafting of the model Code of Conduct seeks to provide “rules of the road” and to prevent harmful interference with satellites that perform vital life-saving, economic, and military support functions. 
2. African Civilian Police Capacity for International Peacekeeping Operations
   Levine, Daniel H.; February 01, 2008 (52 pages) In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of African police deployed in peacekeeping operations, as well as the number of peacekeeping police deployed in Africa.
   In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of African police deployed in peacekeeping operations, as well as the number of peacekeeping police deployed in Africa. This African contribution to international peace and security brings with it both opportunities and concerns. By assessing the current state of African peacekeeping police, this report aims to provide a basis for thinking about how the continent can continue to develop its police capacity. 
3. THE UNITED NATIONS IN 2015: Some Alternative Futures
   by: Ellen Laipson; July 15, 2006 No summary available.
    
4. Space Weapons Spending in the FY07 Defense Budget
   By Michael Katz-Hyman; March 07, 2006 Theresa Hitchens, Michael Katz-Hyman, and Victoria Samson release joint CDI-Stimson analysis of space weapons spending in the FY07 Defense Budget.
   Theresa Hitchens, Michael Katz-Hyman, and Victoria Samson release joint CDI-Stimson analysis of space weapons spending in the FY07 Defense Budget.  
5. Celebrating 15 Years
   by Barry M. Blechman, and Michael Krepon; January 17, 2006 This piece provides a brief look at the Stimson Center's progress over the last 15 years.
   This piece provides a brief look at the Stimson Center's progress over the last 15 years.  

1. The Cooperation between the U.S. and Japan on Our Respective Defense Exchanges with Other Countries to Improve the International Security Environment
   By Col. Tadashi Tabuchi; November 15, 2007 No summary available.
    
2. Elizabeth Turpen on C-SPAN
   featuring Elizabeth Turpen; October 14, 2004 Elizabeth Turpen discusses issues of unsecured nuclear weapons and fissile materials and their threat to US national security on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal."
   Elizabeth Turpen discusses issues of unsecured nuclear weapons and fissile materials and their threat to US national security on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal." 
3. Michael Krepon on the Glenn Mitchell Radio Show
   Featuring Michael Krepon; September 09, 2004 Michael Krepon appears on KERA FM to discuss the weaponization of space.
   Michael Krepon appears on KERA FM to discuss the weaponization of space. 
4. Ellen Laipson on Viewpoint with James Zogby
   by Ellen Laipson; March 12, 2004 No summary available.
    
5. NewsHour with Jim Lehrer: Pardon in Pakistan
   By Michael Krepon; February 05, 2004 Michael Krepon appeared on the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer to discuss Pakistan's pardon of nuclear scientist A.Q. Khan.
   Michael Krepon appeared on the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer to discuss Pakistan's pardon of nuclear scientist A.Q. Khan. 

1. "Leadership vacuum" in Japan - What Does it Mean?
   By Yuki Tatsumi; October 03, 2008 Japanese prime minister Taro Aso made his debut to international scene when he delivered a speech at UN General Assembly on September 25. While his speech clearly demonstrated his determination to keep Japan engaged in international events, political developments within Japan makes whether he can accomplish that remains highly uncertain.
   Japanese prime minister Taro Aso made his debut to international scene when he delivered a speech at UN General Assembly on September 25. While his speech clearly demonstrated his determination to keep Japan engaged in international events, political developments within Japan makes whether he can accomplish that remains highly uncertain. 
2. Climate Security: Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire?
   By David Michel; September 26, 2008 Growing recognition of the security threats presented by global warming gives policy makers powerful reason to enact effective greenhouse mitigation measures. Excessive focus on climate security, however, risks deforming governments’ policy responses, driving them to emphasize military means to meet climate challenges which are not inherently a military problem.
   Growing recognition of the security threats presented by global warming gives policy makers powerful reason to enact effective greenhouse mitigation measures. Excessive focus on climate security, however, risks deforming governments’ policy responses, driving them to emphasize military means to meet climate challenges which are not inherently a military problem.  
3. Iraq: New Goals, No Illusions
   By Ellen Laipson; September 22, 2008 It is time to recalibrate America’s equities and engagement in Iraq, and to focus on new goals that bring this relationship into a more sustainable framework. After focusing almost exclusively on security and the hand-off to reconstituted Iraqi security forces, it is time to attend to the broader political aspects of the relationship.
   It is time to recalibrate America’s equities and engagement in Iraq, and to focus on new goals that bring this relationship into a more sustainable framework. After focusing almost exclusively on security and the hand-off to reconstituted Iraqi security forces, it is time to attend to the broader political aspects of the relationship. Where do we want US-Iraq relations to be in five years? Where does Iraq fit in America’s strategic interests and agenda in the region? 
4. Key Findings from the Cross-Regional Workshop on Natural Resources
   By Richard Croninand Junko Kobayashi; September 18, 2008 As natural resources are becoming increasingly scarce, most countries around the world are suffering from a kind of supply-demand disequilibrium. Government policies for development should take on a more integrative approach, and realize that neither market-driven nor security-oriented approaches to natural resource management are viable in the long-term.
   As natural resources are becoming increasingly scarce, most countries around the world are suffering from a kind of supply-demand disequilibrium. Government policies for development should take on a more integrative approach, and realize that neither market-driven nor security-oriented approaches to natural resource management are viable in the long-term. 
5. The Stability of the Gulf is Now a Global Responsibility
   By Emile El-Hokayem; September 15, 2008 The Gulf states were once accused of strategic laziness because they subcontracted their security to the US. This is no longer the case as they shrewdly take advantage of the new distribution of global power to identify and cultivate new alliances.
   The Gulf states were once accused of strategic laziness because they subcontracted their security to the US. This is no longer the case as they shrewdly take advantage of the new distribution of global power to identify and cultivate new alliances. And, flush with cash and mindful of their new global standing, the Gulf states now fully embrace the notion that the security of their neighbourhood is an international responsibility.