Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

NCDs: Redefining Global Health Security for the 21st Century

On September 19th, the United Nations General Assembly convened global leaders to confront an emerging health issue with major socioeconomic implications for

May 15, 2013
Sarah Kornblet
Commentary

Give Peace Talks in Syria a Chance

The recent call by the United States and Russia for an international conference on Syria offers the best chance for a peaceful

May 13, 2013
Mona Yacoubian
Commentary

Nuclear Deterrence Could Restrain N. Korea, Iran

Throughout the Cold War, the United States relied on the theory of deterrence for protection against nuclear attack. American leaders believed that

May 9, 2013
Barry Blechman
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Defense Cuts Send Contractors On Hunt For Foreign Buyers

The across-the-board U.S. budget cuts known as sequestration – which will chop $46 billion from the Defense Department budget this year and

May 6, 2013
Commentary

Time For A “New Deal”: The G7+ As An Emerging Voice For Fragile States

In the American context, the term “New Deal” is associated with the dramatic government overhaul put in place by President Franklin Delano

May 2, 2013
Commentary

Public-Private Partnerships Essential to Combat Poaching

At the end of last year, visiting Kenya under the auspices of a Stimson Center development and transnational security project in East

May 1, 2013
Johan Bergenas
Commentary

Has Japan’s DPRK Policy Reached A Dead End?

On February 12 2013, North Korea conducted an underground nuclear test. In response, the United Nation’s Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 2094

April 29, 2013
Yuki Tatsumi
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Boston Attacks Should Not be Labeled ‘Homegrown’ Terrorism

Since the Boston terror attacks, an all-too-familiar mantra has re-emerged: American Muslims need more policing and increased surveillance. This demand, encouraged by

April 25, 2013
Geneive Abdo
Commentary

How Much Democracy for Mali?

With renewed elections in Mali slated for July and French troops containing Tuareg and Islamist insurgents, the Sahelian state appears to be

April 22, 2013
Richard Cincotta
Commentary

China’s Assertiveness Threatens Peace in South China Sea

Territorial disputes are threatening to spark deadly clashes that could have worldwide repercussions between China and some or all of its neighbors

April 18, 2013
Richard Cronin
Commentary

Treading Water: National Security in the FY14 Budget

President Obama’s budget request was released last week with some dramatic proposals, including raising taxes and changing how Social Security is calculated.

April 17, 2013
Russell Rumbaugh
Commentary

Tell the Truth About the Arms Treaty

On April 2, the United States joined an overwhelming majority of countries at the United Nations in voting to adopt a treaty

April 12, 2013
Rachel Stohl
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