Nov 15, 2018
John Chipman
IISS

This identifies a new geopolitical challenge, whereby states that are unhappy with the international order deploy innovative and brazen tactics to gain strategic advantage.

Nov 15, 2018
Kori Schake
IISS

China and Russia are both attempting to erode American security, but while they share motives, their statures are much different.

Nov 14, 2018
Susan Ariel Aaronson
CIGI

The current approach to governing cross-border data flows through trade agreements has not led to binding, universal or interoperable rules. This argues that policymakers must devise a more effective approach.

Nov 13, 2018
Eileen Donahoe and Fen Osler Hampson
CIGI

The goal of this report and those involved in its formation is to enhance free expression, diversity and democracy at the same time as we protect human rights and encourage innovation.

Nov 13, 2018
Michael Fullilove
Lowy

A reflection on the Trump administration, the effect of the midterms on U.S. foreign policy, and what it means for Australia and the world order. It expresses a possible path forward for middle powers at a time of U.S. global abdication.

Nov 13, 2018
Volker Stanzel (ed.)
SWP

This piece argues that modern diplomacy is experiencing fundamental changes at an unprecedented rate, which affect the very character of diplomacy. These trends, reflecting general societal developments, should be absorbed by diplomacy and governance effo

Nov 13, 2018
Daniel Gros
CEPS

One of the chief complaints against China is that its trade practices rely on “forced technology transfer.” But this argues that the impact of this policy on both foreign companies and China's economy is vastly overestimated.

Nov 12, 2018
Yvonni-Stefania Efstathiou
IISS

In the face of isolationist policies and populism, this argues that the Atlantic community needs to uphold the values on which the liberal world order was based.

Nov 09, 2018
Corentin Brustlein
IFRI

The instruments of cooperative security created since the Cold War to foster mutual confidence and reduce the risks of war, inadvertent escalation, and arms races, in and around Europe, have come under increasing strain.

Nov 08, 2018
Amalina Anuar
RSIS

Attempts to reform global trade rules on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) should balance improving markets and development needs, but geopolitical rifts in the global trading system could obstruct progress.