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March 2013

The US in Central Asia: Beyond Afghanistan?
The United States’ anticipated withdrawal from Afghanistan is likely to be accompanied by a sea change in its Central Asia policies. Today, we offer two perspectives on how Washington’s presence in the region may evolve after 2014. More on «The US in Central Asia: Beyond Afghanistan?»

February 2013

Japan and the US Pivot to the Asia-Pacific
Japan’s so-called military normalization has raised eyebrows throughout the Asia-Pacific region. According to Matteo Dian, however, these developments do not reflect a more independent and assertive Japan. If anything, they illustrate a loss of Japanese bargaining power with the US. More on «Japan and the US Pivot to the Asia-Pacific»
The United States and the Caucasus
The recent change of government in Georgia has resulted in improved diplomatic ties between Tbilisi and Moscow. Today, we consider what this turn of events means for US foreign policy in the wider Caucasus region. More on «The United States and the Caucasus»

January 2013

Not Fade Away: The Myth of American Decline
The repeatedly predicted decline of American power and influence largely rests upon dubious analyses, writes Robert Kagan. As he sees it, the US’s continued ability to overcome its difficulties bodes well for its future, even within a post-hegemonic world. More on «Not Fade Away: The Myth of American Decline»
US-South Asian Relations: Visions for the Future
From a foreign policy perspective, South Asia used to drift in and out of America's field of vision. "No more", says today's special feature. The area is now integral to Washington's pivot towards the Asia-Pacific region. More on «US-South Asian Relations: Visions for the Future»
America's Pacific Century
Trying to manage the broader security of the Asia-Pacific region will be the primary focus of American foreign policy in the near to mid-term. Today, we present the key policy documents that outline the security, diplomatic and economic dimensions of Washington's pivot towards Asia. More on «America's Pacific Century»
Contested Commons: the Future of American Power in A Multipolar World
The US has been the primary guarantor of open access to the global commons since 1945. However, an increasingly multipolar world full of asymmetric military threats means that safeguarding the commons must become more institutional and multilateral, or so argue our partners at the CNAS. More on «Contested Commons: the Future of American Power in A Multipolar World»
The Geopolitics of the Arctic Commons
Climate change continues to expose the natural wealth and economic potential of the Arctic region. Today, we look at how the Arctic states are attempting to manage access to this commons, and we consider the potential for conflict over exploitation rights and transportation routes. More on «The Geopolitics of the Arctic Commons»
Global Swing States and the Maritime Order
Brazil, India, Indonesia and Turkey are emerging powers that will soon play an important role in shaping the global maritime order. James Kraska argues that while these states have yet to develop blue-water navies with global reach, they are already exercising significant regional influence. More on «Global Swing States and the Maritime Order»

November 2012

Economic Sanctions – Do They Work?
Despite decades of debate, this question remains a contentious one. Today we jump into the fray and feature a range of voices on whether sanctions work or not, including Gary Hufbauer of the Peterson Institute for International Economics and Mark Dubowitz of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. More on «Economic Sanctions – Do They Work?»