Product Types: Policy Memo

Policy Memo

A Second Trump Term: Opportunities and Risks

A Trump victory in the 2024 presidential election would present both old and new challenges for the international liberal order.
November 6, 2023
Mathew Burrows
Policy Memo

Is a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan the Most Likely Scenario?

Conventional Washington wisdom holds that Beijing’s best strategy toward Taiwan is an imminent D-Day-type assault and conflict with the US.
October 27, 2023
Robert A. Manning
Policy Memo

Redefining Strategic Stability in Post-New START Reality: A Pivotal Role of Missile Defense

Despite the increased risks of a suspended New START Treaty, limitations in missile defenses are essential to future US-Russia arms control
October 26, 2023
Oleg Krivolapov
Policy Memo

Be Careful What You Wish For: Putin’s Replacement Might Not Be Better

It is a risk to assume Putin’s successor would be more likely to end the war in Ukraine or more likely to
October 19, 2023
Mathew Burrows
Policy Memo

Preparing a UN Declaration on Future Generations

Building on the SDG Summit, Ministers have a key opportunity to signal support for, and to offer guidance to, negotiations on the
September 15, 2023
Thomas Hale
Policy Memo

Africa’s Future: Rethinking Development Based on the African Experience

Exploring alternatives to infrastructure-led development in Africa based on the experience of some African states
September 1, 2023
Robert A. Manning
Policy Memo

US-Pakistan Cooperation on Afghan Refugee Management

Collaboration could prevent risks of spillover effects emanating from political, social, and economic instability in Afghanistan.
August 23, 2023
Noorulain Naseem
Policy Memo

Myanmar Reveals ASEAN’s Weak Spot Again

For over two and a half years, ASEAN has struggled to create an effective policy on Myanmar
July 25, 2023
Sydney Tucker
Policy Memo

A Case for Greater US Focus on Infrastructure Development in South Asia

The United States would benefit from working with India to help address the infrastructure needs of smaller South Asian countries
July 17, 2023
Riya Sinha
Policy Memo

Red Cell: Is There Still Room in the US Foreign Policy Toolbox for Nation-Building?

As national security concerns focus on Russia and China, the US should maintain a capability to help stabilize fragile states
July 11, 2023
Andrew Hyde
Policy Memo

Red Cell: The Promise and Pitfalls of an “Israel Model” for Ukraine

The Israel Model is the best of the bad options available to guarantee Ukraine’s future security but is not without risks.
July 5, 2023
Emma Ashford
Policy Memo

Unraveling China’s Strategic Re-engagement in Myanmar

As the international community ponders how to approach the Myanmar crisis, China has revamped its engagement in hopes of strengthening China-Myanmar relations
June 30, 2023
Amara Thiha
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