Product Types: Issue Brief

Issue Brief

Switzerland and the UN Security Council

Examining Swiss perspectives and approaches to enduring and emerging issues on the UN Security Council’s agenda.
December 17, 2021
Alex Hopkins
Issue Brief

A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Peace in Afghanistan

Joint CHS-Stimson Center Policy Brief to further an experts discussion on the UN’s Changing Role in Afghanistan
December 9, 2021
Richard Ponzio
Issue Brief

The United Nations and North Korea: Denuclearization and Human Security

The UN can contribute to human security and stability on the Korean Peninsula, and it should be empowered to do more
October 14, 2021
Esther S. Im
Issue Brief

Demystifying End-Use Monitoring in U.S. Arms Exports

An overview of current EUM policies, dispels commonly held misconceptions of current EUM practice, and offers recommendations for how these regulations could
September 20, 2021
Issue Brief

Deepening G20-UN System Cooperation to Foster Socio-Economic Recovery from the Pandemic and Reduce Inequality Worldwide: Towards a G20+

This issue brief was originally published by Think20
September 14, 2021
Richard Ponzio
Issue Brief

Blockchain in China

China is a significant player in testing blockchain technology and implementing legal frameworks, regulations, and government initiatives around it.
August 16, 2021
Gabrielle Green
Issue Brief

Trilateral Arms Control: A Realistic Assessment of Chinese Participation

Current Chinese participation in trilateral arms control agreements seems unlikely. However, there are several steps the U.S. can take to improve the
August 9, 2021
David C. Logan
Issue Brief

Strengthening Dual Deterrence on Taiwan: The Key to US-China Strategic Stability

Taiwan is entrapped by a clash between the U.S. and China. In order to renew strategic stability between these great powers, Biden
July 6, 2021
David Keegan
Issue Brief

The Challenge of a Two-Front War: India’s China-Pakistan Dilemma

Introduction At his annual press conference this January, Indian Army Chief General M. M. Naravane said that “There is increased cooperation between

April 19, 2021
Sushant Singh
US Deterrence Strategy in North Korea
Issue Brief

Challenges of Negotiating with North Korea

Dialogue with North Korea ranks high on Biden’s foreign policy to-do list. However, the path forward is not without obstacles—old and new.
April 7, 2021
Jenny Town
Issue Brief

Violence Based on Religion or Belief: Taking Action at the United Nations

Rising levels of violence based on religion or belief worldwide reveal opportunities for UN action to better prevent and respond to such
January 22, 2021
Aditi Gorur
Issue Brief, Report

Prioritization and Sequencing of Security Council Mandates: The Case of MONUSCO

Introduction  The UN Security Council is expected to renew the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic

December 10, 2020
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