Product Types: Policy Paper

Policy Paper

The NUG’s Economic War on Myanmar’s Military

As armed fighting rages on, a new front has opened for Myanmar’s resistance against the military junta: its fragile economy.
September 27, 2022
Policy Paper

US-ROK Strategic Dialogue: Recalibrating Deterrence Against An Evolving DPRK Nuclear Threat

As North Korea's WMD capabilities evolve, the US and South Korea must adapt their extended deterrence arrangement.
September 20, 2022
Policy Paper

Jordan-China Relations: Taking Stock of Bilateral Relations at 45 Years

At 45 years of diplomatic relations, China-Jordan relations are full of rhetorical grandeur but impeded by strategic miscalculations.
August 24, 2022
Policy Paper

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nuclear Security Culture: Insider Threat Assessments at Nuclear Facilities

Nuclear security is increasingly vulnerable to insiders, thanks to structural biases in conceptualizing threats – a DE&I security culture provides answers.
August 17, 2022
Policy Paper

No More Delays: Why It’s Time to Move Forward With Wartime OPCON Transition

The history and evolution of the US-ROK military command architecture reveal the inherent push and pull at the heart of the alliance.
June 21, 2022
Policy Paper

Resilience, Human Security, and the Protection of Civilians: A Critical Approach for Future Urban Conflict

Integrating resilience and protection of civilians will enhance NATO’s ability to anticipate, prepare, and, when needed, respond to future security threats
June 13, 2022
Policy Paper

Three Scenarios for the Impact of the War in Ukraine on Syria

This policy paper looks at how the different trajectories of Russia’s war against Ukraine could affect Syria.
June 13, 2022
Policy Paper

What’s in a Tripwire: The Post-Cold War Transformation of the US Military Presence in Korea

Though the Biden and Yoon administrations have signaled continued support for US-ROK relations, the fitful evolution of the U.S. force presence highlights
June 9, 2022
Policy Paper

China’s Evolving Strategic Discourse on India

India has significant influence over Chinese strategy, which New Delhi should better leverage against Beijing.
May 4, 2022
Policy Paper

The Strained Position of Neutrality

It will be difficult for Jordan to remain neutral during the global confrontation around the war in Ukraine.
April 21, 2022
Policy Paper

North Korea’s “Checkerboard” Threat: Obstacles & Opportunities for the US-ROK Alliance

The military working group aimed to discuss the challenges of North Korea’s advancing capabilities and provide recommendations for the U.S.-ROK to prepare
March 31, 2022
Policy Paper

Assumption Testing: The United States should prioritize the promotion of democracy around the world over other key objectives

The use of US power to advance democracy is a worthwhile cause, but policymakers should reassess what works, and why.
December 9, 2021