Product Types: Policy Memo

Policy Memo

US-Africa Leaders Summit: What Can Washington Learn From the Dakar Forum

Some lessons from the Dakar Forum for the Biden Administration ahead of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
January 3, 2023
Policy Memo

China’s Gray Zone Activities and Taiwan’s Responses

Through conducting gray zone activities, China seeks to pressure Taiwan, the United States, and others to act according its interests
December 12, 2022
Policy Memo

Red Cell: Is the West losing the Global South?

If the West wants to remain relevant in the changing global order, it must pay more attention to the Global South.
December 10, 2022
Policy Memo

Red Cell: What is Power in the 21st Century?

For the United States to lead, it needs to rethink how to employ a mix of hard and soft power
December 10, 2022
Policy Memo

Nuclear Security During Armed Conflict

Recommendations toward a strengthened international framework to address nuclear security challenges during hostilities.
October 19, 2022
Policy Memo

The Limits of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan under Taliban Rule

One year under Taliban rule, and the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has played a critical role in support of civil society
October 6, 2022
Policy Memo

Airpower after Ukraine: The Future of Air Warfare

This policy memo series draws preliminary lessons from the air war in Ukraine, with particular attention to the implications of technological trends

September 6, 2022
Policy Memo

Confidence and Nationalism in Modi’s India 

A survey of Indian public opinion finds overwhelming nationalism, confidence in military prowess, and support for a large nuclear arsenal
August 17, 2022
Policy Memo

Regional RADPOL for Preventing Nuclear Smuggling in Southern Asia

Exploring policy solutions to prevent nuclear smuggling in South Asia and strengthen regional nuclear security
July 27, 2022
Policy Memo

Great-power competition threatens climate disaster response

Policy makers should consider the importance of having units and platforms available for disaster response.
July 22, 2022
Policy Memo

Resilience: Ensuring a Future for Coastal and Marine Tourism

Implementing a new resilient model of coastal and marine tourism requires a comprehensive understanding of economic, environmental, and social risks.
July 8, 2022
Policy Memo

Engagement Reframed #8: How to avoid anarchy in space

Given the challenges of space and space governance, some degree of cooperation with China on civil space activities will almost certainly be
June 16, 2022