Conflict Basins: Dampening The Water Wars
…– Stimson seeks solutions that will work now and in the years to come. This Spotlight is the first in a series focusing on Stimson’s work around the world to…
As Trudeau Leaves Washington, Canada Eyes Return to Peacekeeping
…shine spotlights on potential conflicts. Its support of initiatives — such as the recently created conflict analysis and planning capacity within the office of the U.N. Secretary-General and the deployment…
North Africa Regional Outlook: February 18, 2026
…Libya. BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA AfDB’s new leader wants Africa to depend less on foreign capital, and he has a plan The new President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr…
Libya: Predation, Protection and Political Change
…Resolution 1973 but without the further legitimating force of elections to spotlight a clear political “change to” regime. Because Res. 1973 does not acknowledge the larger struggle, its implementation cannot…
UN Sustaining Peace Dialogue Debrief
…Revitalization, the Group of Friends for the Future of the UN, and a newly re-constituted UN 70 friends group to focus on UN 75, please click here. Finally, we are…
A Trade War on the Convention Floor?
By William Reinsch: I have previously commented on the mixed feelings I have about trade policy suddenly being in the national spotlight. It’s great to see your life’s work appear…
Japan Barely Afloat in the East China Sea
…in Japanese) gas field in 2004. The new agreement would likely lead to Chinese companies developing the gas field, with Japanese investment supporting operations. Unfortunately, the legal and political components…
Taiwan and Cross-Strait Relations
…October 1, 2014) “Relations Across the Taiwan Strait: Opportunities and Challenges Under New Conditions,” presentation by Alan Romberg (Brookings, September 12, 2014 – See Video) “Senior Chinese Official Visits Taiwan,”…