Product Types: Issue Brief

America’s network of alliances is often seen as one of its most valuable assets. But is it fit for purpose in a new era?…
Examining how UN Special Envoys of the Secretary-General can advance the protection of civilians in conflict settings….
U.S. policy options to leverage Tunisia for regional security, economic stability, and Sahel-focused cooperation….
Considering the diplomatic opportunities and risks of hosting the world’s biggest sporting events….
Across the developing world, poor rural farming communities are being left behind, and without assistance, they risk taking the rest of their countries with them….
Chinese missiles and artillery could ground Taiwan’s F-16s for weeks. Resilient, mobile defenses are essential to contest the skies….
How the leader of Myanmar’s junta manages power within the military and what it means ahead of the elections….
Analyzing the challenges facing Myanmar’s pro-democracy CSOs in an era of state repression and a shifting funding landscape….
America’s legacy fleet is vulnerable; Cheap, mass-producible containerized munitions can help close the gap….
Examining possible directions for U.S. assistance and their geopolitical consequences….
American leaders have a choice: build the systems that will shape the future, or others will build them for you. In the coming century, those who control production have the power….
America should shift Europe’s conventional defense burden to wealthy allies like Germany while maintaining nuclear control….