Product Types: Field Note

Field Note

Taiwan’s Squandered Defensive Potential

Taiwan touts an asymmetric defense, but outdated thinking and mismanagement of its natural advantages undermine the island’s security.
September 11, 2025
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The Allies Are (Mostly) Alright – But Is That a Good Thing?

Despite fears of rupture, allies in Asia see business as usual. Yet beneath this continuity lie deeper challenges in burden sharing and
August 12, 2025
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Uncovering the Legacy of Peacekeeping in Liberia

Research travel in Liberia highlights the ongoing legacy of UN peacekeeping.
June 26, 2025
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Insights From Colombia: The UN Verification Mission and Efforts to Protect Civilians

The view from the port city of Buenaventura in Colombia at sunset could be like any other coastal holiday location in Latin

June 16, 2025
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On the Edge of the Buffer Zone: Reflections on Research in Cyprus

A Cyprus visit illuminates cultural divides, emphasizing a need for engagement
June 13, 2025
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A Decade of Our Ocean Conference

The Environmental Security Program assessed maritime security threats, advanced policy-driven innovations, and explored cutting-edge technologies to safeguard our oceans for the future.
May 19, 2025
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Taiwan Up Close: Why Geography Complicates Invasion

Ground-level observations that challenge assumptions about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
May 19, 2025
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Trump’s Gulf Visit: Property Deals or Peace?

A more inward-looking Gulf awaits Donald Trump’s visit next week with a focus on economics, Iran, and mediation.
May 8, 2025
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Connecting “Cyber Diplomacy” to “Cyber Deterrence”

Can Stronger Accountability Measures Deter Cyber-Attacks? This question was the focus of a workshop recently convened in Brussels by the EU Institute

April 7, 2025
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Leaderless Europe

European policymakers in the capitals need to do much more today – even in the face of political and economic turmoil –
January 14, 2025
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Is a Changing Saudi Arabia Eager for Trump – or Not?

Saudi Arabia is a country in transition, but the ongoing changes could create friction with Washington.
December 4, 2024
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The Prospect of Junta-led Elections in an Uncertain Myanmar

While the conflict in Myanmar continues, the junta prepares for elections in 2025.
November 21, 2024