Security
& Strategy

Diplomacy & Dialogue

Projects

China and the Middle East

Unpacking Beijing’s strategic, economic, political, and security interactions with the critical region

China’s Role in Conflict Mediation

Deepening understanding of China’s participation in international conflict mediation and its impact

EastWest Council of Advisors on Track II Diplomacy

Advancing Stimson's Track II diplomatic engagement as a critical method for achieving international peace and security

Mekong-US Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue

A series of six track 1.5 conferences focusing on strengthening the Mekong-U.S. Partnership (2021-2023)

Reimagining US Diplomacy

Elevating diplomacy as a tool of US statecraft

The Global South in the World Order

Examining prevailing assumptions about the Global South and promoting new partnerships between the Global South and Western countries in an increasingly multipolar world order

The Intersection of Climate and Security

Highlighting critical issues of international peace and security and the coming climate crisis.

The US-China Military-to-Military Dialogue

Increasing military-to-military understanding between the United States and China.

Turtle Bay Security Roundtable Series

A series of events, hosted by the Permanent Mission of Japan to the UN, focusing on various security challenges posed in today’s world

Recent Publications

Chapter

China’s Shifting Role in Yemen

China has shifted its role in Yemen to align more closely with Saudi Arabia, while maintaining a narrative of facilitation

Barbara Kelemen

Chapter

China’s Conflict Resolution and Mediation Approach in Mali

China takes a cautious approach to conflict mediation in the Sahel, where there are high political risks and lower economic/security interests

Lina Benabdallah

Commentary

Funding the Third Pillar: Financing Human Rights at the UN

Human rights receives only 4% of the UN's assessed regular budget, leaving significant room for US financial leadership -- if they choose to take it.

Andrew Hyde

Commentary

Kissinger’s Very Mixed Legacy of Brilliance and Brutality

Brilliant, paranoid, ruthless are only a few words that come to mind when examining the mixed legacy of Henry Kissinger

Barbara Slavin

Report

Mekong-US Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue on Transboundary Water Governance Summary Report

This conference summary report highlights opportunities for collaboration through the Mekong – U.S. Partnership related to transboundary water governance

Courtney Weatherby • Brian Eyler

Policy Memo

Proposing a US Diplomatic Posture Review

The State Department needs a process to distribute its experts to the places they are needed most

Andrew Hyde • Evan Cooper

Commentary

Hits & Strikes From Biden’s First Two Years

Reckoning with the past two years, looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities of the second half of the first term

Kelly A. Grieco • Christopher Preble • Emma Ashford...

Policy Memo

Looking South: Adapting US policy toward the Global South in a time of change

To maintain its standing in the international system and foster cooperation on global issues, the United States needs to revamp its strategy of engagement with smaller and emerging powers.

Aude Darnal

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