Commentary
Understanding the long history of U.S. military aid to Somalia amidst a surge in fighting
Elias Yousif
Policy Memo
Kelly A. Grieco • Robert A. Manning
Policy Memo
Andrew Hyde • Evan Cooper
Commentary
Akriti (Vasudeva) Kalyankar • Dante Schulz

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Research Areas

Trade & Technology

Commentary
Stimson’s Nonproliferation Compliance Cheminformatics Tool can help expand Chemical Weapons Precursors lists by enabling family-based approaches, closing loopholes for proliferators
Stefano Costanzi • Gregory D. Koblenz • Richard Cupitt
Project Note
The Cheminformatics team collaborated with Canada Border Services Agency to perform a hybrid test of the Nonproliferation Compliance Cheminformatics Tool
Christina McAllister • Gabriel Savagner
Commentary
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to increase momentum and commitment in the area of gender and cyber security
Allison Pytlak

Security & Strategy

Chapter
The century-long history of efforts to mobilize the social sciences for national security offers cautionary tales and important lessons for the future of national security research
Joy Rohde
Project Note
Are you an undergraduate student enrolled in a U.S. college or university with fresh ideas about U.S. foreign policy? Make yourself heard!
Policy Memo
The United States should avoid narrow bilateral competition with Beijing and better leverage its partners
Harry Hannah

Human Security & Governance

Commentary
Violence against women and girls is a global crisis that requires the attention and action of every country
Julie Gregory
Project Note
Evaluating the mandate and political strategy for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) ahead of the March 2023 mandate renewal
Report
Accountable state security institutions are a cornerstone of good governance. For civilian victims and survivors of harm, accountability can reaffirm their humanity, promote healing, and reduce the likelihood that harm will recur in the future. Yet all too often, accountability for harm remains elusive

Climate & Natural Resources

Report
This report builds on KAS-Stimson’s ongoing efforts to further highlight the importance of global water cooperation and transboundary river governance
Farwa Aamer
Field Note
CORVI Dagupan findings and recommendations welcomed by Mayor Fernandez and city leaders, will help prioritize action to build climate resilience
Natalie Fiertz • Sabrina Escalona • Trixia Cunanan
Report
Chattogram faces significant vulnerabilities from extreme weather events, rapid urbanization, vulnerable coastal ecosystems, a large informal economy, and fragmented governance
Natalie Fiertz • Emadul Islam • Tracy Rouleau...

Pivotal Places

Commentary
Several developments could change Iran's calculus regarding Israel, notably more Arabs' acceptance of the state of Israel and normalization of relations with it
Shireen Hunter
Commentary
Despite hundreds of billions in assistance provided by the U.S. since 2003, corruption and mismanagement have taken a toll on Iraqi businesses
Ahmad Bunnia
Commentary
The U.S.'s toppling of Saddam Hussein allowed Iran to expand its regional influence, but it also caused backlash that spurred terrorism and threatened territorial integrity
Javad Heiran-Nia