Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

The Central African Republic Is Still in Crisis. Can UN Peacekeepers Help?

The kidnapping and assassination of senior political figures in Bangui in recent weeks, along with a number of violent intercommunal reprisals and

November 12, 2015
Aditi Gorur
Commentary

Good Governance Is the Only Real Way to Provide Food Security

Expo Milan, a World’s Fair whose central theme was feeding the planet, officially closed its doors on Oct. 31, after six months

November 10, 2015
Johanna Mendelson Forman
Commentary

How Can Japan Improve Its Relations With China and South Korea?

On November 1, the leaders of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) met for a highly anticipated trilateral summit in Seoul for

November 7, 2015
Yuki Tatsumi
Commentary

Gottemoeller on reducing risk of landmines and remnants of war

Although significant progress has been made in the last fifteen years, thousands of people continue to be affected by landmines and explosive

November 6, 2015
Rachel Stohl
Commentary

Protecting US Security By Minimizing the Role of Nuclear Weapons

Statement by Barry Blechman, Co-Founder, Stimson Center  Testimony before the Strategic Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee  November 3, 2015 Nuclear

November 4, 2015
Barry Blechman
Commentary

Tackling Extreme Poverty in the Shadow of Violence

Last month, the board of governors of the World Bank gathered for their annual meeting in Lima, Peru. To much fanfare, they

November 3, 2015
Brian Finlay
Commentary

Upending the Stalemate between India and Pakistan

Trend lines in the subcontinent are poor and will not improve until there is substantive dialogue between India and Pakistan. Hopes that

November 3, 2015
Michael Krepon
Commentary, Press Release

Humphrey, Stimson Launch New Strategic Partnership

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and the Stimson Center announced a new strategic partnership today that

November 2, 2015
Commentary

To Walk the Earth in Safety

In 1997, governments around the world dedicated themselves to eliminating the threat of anti-personnel landmines by adopting the Mine Ban Treaty. Although

November 2, 2015
Rachel Stohl
Commentary

Why is ‘The Martian’ So Popular?

“The Martian” is a box office hit because it fits the tenor of the times. The film is a perfect reflection of

November 2, 2015
Michael Krepon
Commentary

Japan’s bid to build Australia’s submarines

Japan’s entry into the international arms export market has been a steep learning curve for the country When it comes to Japan’s

November 1, 2015
Yuki Tatsumi
Commentary

The South China Sea: A Test for Japan’s ‘Proactive Contribution to Peace’

It’s turned out to be an eventful week for the South China Sea. On October 26, the USS Lassen conducted a freedom of navigation operation

October 30, 2015
Yuki Tatsumi
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