Product Types: Policy Memo

Policy Memo

Enhancing Deterrence Stability on the Subcontinent: The Case for Conventional Deterrence

As India and Pakistan push the limits of low-level conflict in repeated crises, increasing Pakistani investments in conventional capabilities could help to
April 8, 2020
Policy Memo

Ensuring the Future of Food Security

Securing US leadership role on climate change will take approaching our food systems with both national priorities and multilateral engagement in mind
March 30, 2020
Policy Memo

Pulwama/Balakot and The Evolving Role of Third Parties in India-Pakistan Crises

Beyond seeing the highest levels of escalation on the Subcontinent in decades, the 2019 Pulwama/Balakot crisis underscored the evolving role of third
March 25, 2020
Policy Memo

Create a UN Parliamentary Network as an advisory body to the UN General Assembly

Address the UN’s democracy and legitimacy deficits by establishing a UN Parliamentary Network as an advisory body to the UN General Assembly.
March 13, 2020
Policy Memo

U.S. Drone Policy: Transparency & Oversight

Ensuring U.S. policy on drones sets the standard for drone transfers and use around the world.
February 11, 2020
Policy Memo

Reform the Foreign Policy Toolkit for a Rebalanced World

Global power dynamics are changing and America's foreign policy institutions are not ready
February 6, 2020
Policy Memo

Upgrading the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission into an empowered Council

Recommendation: Create a strong UN Peacebuilding Council to replace the current Peacebuilding Commission. Similar to the transformation of the Human Rights Commission

November 29, 2019
Policy Memo

Preventing Illicit Trafficking by Transnational Criminal Organizations

Editor’s note: This analysis is part of 2020 Presidential Inbox â€” an ongoing Stimson Center series examining the major global challenges and opportunities the next

November 22, 2019
Policy Memo

Coordinate Climate Strategy Through an Institute for Climate Disaster Resilience

Editor’s note: This analysis is part of 2020 Presidential Inbox — an ongoing Stimson Center series examining the major global challenges and opportunities

November 14, 2019
Policy Memo

Global Arms Trade: Setting an Example for Responsible Policy

As the world’s leading arms exporter, the United States holds considerable influence over appropriate arms transfer control policies and should serve as
November 7, 2019
Policy Memo

Managing the Fallout of the US-China Trade War

While President Trump's team may still believe that a trade deal is well within reach in the near future, that perception is
October 31, 2019
Policy Memo

U.S.-China Trade Conflict: Opportunities for U.S. Economic and Security Interests in Developing Southeast Asia

Editor’s note: This analysis is part of 2020 Presidential Inbox — an ongoing Stimson Center series examining the major global challenges and

October 24, 2019