‘China has a lot to gain by supporting Assad in a post-war Syria’: A conversation with Stimson Center researcher Logan Pauley
…China until it became an international crisis in which China could be the bringer of economic peace.” Q: Even though it was later retracted, was the August 1 statement really…
The narrative of Jamal Khashoggi’s death has been negotiated. Justice will not be served
…regulated and state-censored Turkish media continued to release bits of information, often leaked to state press agencies, on what happened to Mr. Khashoggi inside the consulate. The Turks knew the…
Women’s Participation in UN Deliberations is Crucial to a Sustainable Peace in Afghanistan
…a perpetual economic and humanitarian crisis, with severe consequences for the rights of women, minorities, and marginalized ethnic and religious groups. Afghanistan now holds the distinct dishonor of being the only country…
The Paris Peace Forum: A Davos for the People?
Picking the right time, taking tips from social media, spotlighting both global bigwigs and civic groups and doing his best to rein Donald Trump back into the “community of nations”:…
Acid Test: Global Greenhouse Emissions and Indian Ocean Ecosystems
This spotlight highlights Chapter 8, “Environmental Pressures in the Indian Ocean,” in the newly-published Indian Ocean Rising: Maritime Security and Policy Challenges. The Indian Ocean represents one of the richest…
The Changing Middle East: Updating the Security Agenda
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta’s travels across the Middle East this week put the spotlight on a daunting and dynamic list of security challenges for the states of the region,…
US-Taiwan-Japan Maritime Safety Working Group Report
…series of maritime talks.” Taipei Times. 1 November 2016. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2016/11/01/2003658330. “Taiwan-Japanese fishery work group meets in Tokyo.” Taipei Times. 11 April 2017. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2017/04/11/2003668497. In addition, the Taiwan-U.S. Coast Guard Working…
Stimson’s Top 10: Our Most-Read Pieces in 2025
…offered fresh analysis and expert opinions on the conflict. Explainer Five Key Concepts to Understand the India-Pakistan Crisis Unpacking five strategic concepts behind the recent India-Pakistan military crisis. Betzalel Newman…