Projects
Cultivating informed public policy debate about North Korea
A look from the sky at what’s happening down in the DPRK.
Findings, resources, and recommendations for countering maritime security risks in the South China Sea and Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape
Unpacking Beijing’s strategic, economic, political, and security interactions with the critical region
Deepening understanding of China’s participation in international conflict mediation and its impact
Deepening understanding of China’s foreign policy behaviors and their motivations and impact
A survey of the current AI landscape, how these technologies are leveraged for misinformation and disinformation campaigns, and ways the U.S. and its allies can foster cooperation to mitigate these risks.
Facilitating research and dialogue to address cybercrime and scam-related threats in Southeast Asia.
Reducing nuclear dangers and fostering strategic stability on the subcontinent
Addressing the impact and implications of on-going conflict in western Myanmar
Dialogue processes bringing together policymakers, academics, and experts from across the Middle East and the United States.
Building a U.S.–Korea framework for joint innovation and coordination across critical and emerging technologies driving cooperation in economic security.
Offering rigorous analysis, commentary, and interviews on North Africa’s political and economic developments.
In-depth analysis of evolving grand strategies, competitive behaviors, and strategic alignments in the Indo-Pacific
Creative approaches to Japan’s most significant international security and foreign policy challenges
Strengthening democratic resilience in Korea through research, dialogue, civic engagement, media integrity, and interparliamentary cooperation.
We act to conserve the mighty Mekong’s ecosystem through system-scale planning methods and promoting the renewable energy revolution in mainland Southeast Asia.
An open-source online platform for near-real time monitoring of dams and environmental impacts in the Mekong Basin
Resources for understanding the dynamic economic, social, environmental, and political impact of development in the Mekong region
Addressing the regional environmental and social impacts along the Mekong River to improve food security, stability and cross-country relations.
A forum for discussion of the most pressing issues facing the Middle East and U.S. policymakers.
Furthering research on the country’s civil-military relations, ethnic reconciliation, and geopolitical dilemmas
In-depth, policy-relevant commentaries on governance, security, and economic trends across North Africa and the Sahel.
Examining critical issues regarding nuclear dynamics and security challenges facing the Korean Peninsula, drawing from South Asia’s experiences.
Supporting a just peace and economic prosperity in Afghanistan and Greater Central Asia
Analysis of emerging domestic political, institutional economic, and socio-cultural dynamics and consequences for regional relations and security behaviors.
Policy solutions and in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between mainland China and Taiwan
Providing timely analysis of regional dynamics informed by ongoing dialogues and research.
Convening regional and thematic experts to examine and address critical issues afflicting the Middle East today.
Advancing a forward-looking U.S.–Korea alliance through research, strategic dialogue, security cooperation, and regional policy innovation in the Indo-Pacific.
Improving U.S. and Japanese policymakers’ understanding of shared security and political challenges as both countries face new regional dynamics
Recent Publications
Commentary
How Sudan’s catastrophic war became a neglected crisis, exposing geopolitical selectivity and the erosion of global humanitarian response
Mohamed Ali Chihi
Commentary
The conflict with Iran has exposed tech infrastructure to new acute threats, with Iranian drones striking data centers in Bahrain and the UAE
Masha Kotkin
Issue Brief
U.S. policy options to leverage Tunisia for regional security, economic stability, and Sahel-focused cooperation
Amb. Joey R. Hood
Resource
From the Sudan war deepening into a regional humanitarian and security crisis to the Iran war driving sustained energy shocks and Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit to Algeria.
Hafed Al Ghwell • Lana Bleik • Yusuf Can...
Resource
This monthly update highlights major events, statements, and bilateral interactions driving China’s relations with Afghanistan at a time when the Taliban sees China as a crucial partner
Sarah Godek
Commentary
How Mali’s shift in external partnerships has failed to improve security, governance, or economic conditions
Yahia H. Zoubir • Abdelkader Abderrahmane
Video
Exploring Pakistan’s strategy for navigating a complex regional security environment and shifting paradigms in conventional conflicts and the global nuclear order
Naeem Salik • Elizabeth Threlkeld
Commentary
Given the failure of direct talks to resolve the conflict, the likeliest near-term outcome is intensified indirect diplomacy via multiple intermediaries including Pakistan, Egypt, and Oman in addition to Turkey
Burak Can Çelik
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