Bahrain’s Political Crisis: A New Chapter for Iraqi Foreign Policy
…of crafting an effective foreign policy that reconciles domestic and national interests, and not just the foreign policy of incumbent political parties or sectarian groups. Despite the risks of sectarian…
Afghanistan and Pakistan: The Graveyard for US Foreign Policy Planning?
The foreign policy machinery in the Obama administration is finally grinding away on a difficult long-term policy and institutional problem: What should the US development and foreign assistance strategy be?…
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Visit to Beijing: Recalibrating Myanmar’s China Policy
…believed to be more “neutral” in their foreign policy. The destination of her first official foreign visit since assuming office was none of the great powers, but Laos, a neighboring…
Disinformation and Democratic Transition: A Kenyan Case Study
…Promise?” Ethics & International Affairs 24, no. 4 (2010). Madung, Odanga. “Exporting Disinformation: How Foreign Groups Peddle Influence in Kenya through Twitter.” Mozilla, 2022. Accessed May 5, 2022. https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/campaigns/exporting-disinformation-how-foreign-groups-peddle-influence-in-kenya-through-twitter/. Madung, Odanga, and…
The Strategic Impact of a Shifting Nuclear Security Consciousness in Japan
…security threats. As the only country ever exposed to nuclear attack, Japan’s strong advocacy for nuclear disarmament has been a major foreign policy priority. Japanese citizens and policymakers alike have…
Will The World’s High Risk Investment In Sudan Protect Civilians?
…the north and south, but the question remains whether that investment can prevent additional violence against civilians. This is the first of two Stimson spotlights on the challenges to and…
Expeditionary Diplomacy Could Save Lives in Sudan
…between the north and south, but the question remains whether that investment can prevent additional violence against civilians. This is the second of two Stimson spotlights on the challenges…
Nuclear Security News and Member Updates Roundup, February 2024
…experts are continuing to closely monitor the staffing situation at the plant. Earlier, the IAEA team visited the ZNPP’s training center and its simulators, where they observed staff training, including…