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Commentary

US Must Take Lead in Tackling Arms Trade

ISIS, al Qaeda, weapons of mass destruction — it’s easy to understand why these threats to global stability consistently make the headlines.

December 23, 2014
Commentary

UN Ebola Intervention: A New Beginning for International Emergency Response

By Dmitry Borisov:  On December 19th, on his first tour of the Ebola-hit West African countries, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon stated

December 23, 2014
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Development’s New Best Friend: The Global Security Complex

There are two reasons why the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are being securitized – 1) the hard lessons learned while implementing the

December 20, 2014
Commentary

The Climate Wars Are Already Here

In the Niger River Basin, climate change, an exploding population, and paltry infrastructure have formed a perfect storm for a new era

December 18, 2014
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Repairing the Diplomatic Threat Reduction Enterprise

The “nuclear enterprise” – as the nuclear weapons complex and force structure in the United States have been successfully rebranded — is

December 15, 2014
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China’s Approach to the Syrian Crisis: Beyond the United Nations

The war in Syria warrants a unique mention in the history of contemporary Chinese foreign policy. In the context of this crisis,

December 15, 2014
Commentary

Using Insurance to Address Terrorism Risk

The Terrorism Risk Insurance program, set to expire this year, needs to get more than a holiday ride into an extension; any

December 10, 2014
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Partnering with Governments for a More Secure World

“Pragmatic steps” have been the centerpiece of Stimson’s work since its inception.  So it comes as no surprise that working with practitioners,

December 9, 2014
Commentary

Obama’s Foreign Policy Efforts Meet Reality At Home

On Nov.24, U.S. President Barack Obama announced the resignation of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. When Hagel’s successor will be named is

December 5, 2014
Commentary

Teresa Heinz’s Remarks For The Stimson Center’s 25th Anniversary

Teresa Heinz, Chairman, The Heinz Endowments On the Occassion of Stimson’s 25th Anniversary and in Tribute to Senator Timothy E. Wirth:  Meaningful

December 3, 2014
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Arms Trade Treaty Implementation Moves Forward in Berlin

The U.S. was notably absent last week as preparations continued for the effective implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in Berlin,

December 3, 2014
Commentary

Stimson’s Southeast Asia Program: Sustained And Evolving Efforts

When Stimson’s Southeast Asia Program (SEAP) was created in July 2005, the Association of Southeast Asia (ASEAN) and Southeast Asia had already

December 1, 2014