This report explores how development finance can be a soft power tool, its relationship to national security, Chinese investment in Africa, and why the U.S. model for development finance is superior to the Chinese model.Read more...

China’s leadership faces a difficult quandary: how to balance economic growth and reductions in carbon emissions. Decisions may well determine whether it is possible to keep global temperatures from rising more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels.Read more...

America’s focus on counterterrorism operations has allowed its capabilities in the field of electronic warfare to atrophy. In the face the increased threat posed by Russia, the United States must focus on improving its electronic warfare capabilities.Read more...

This report examines the U.S.’ current strategy on sanctions. Past strategies have shown that broad sanctions fail to accomplish their goals.Read more...

Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has struggled to establish a credible, effective message suitable for competing in modern times. This paper discusses the problems in America's current message and recommends behaviors to improve its credibility overseas.Read more...

The U.S. military is considering investments into micro nuclear power plants to enhance energy security and energy resilience.Read more...

Using the case studies of Syria, Turkey, and Egypt, this paper demonstrates how Moscow is employing a combination of military, economic, and soft power methods to rebuild Russia’s reputation in the Middle East.Read more...

Migrants from the Northern Triangle, are fleeing local instability and violence, poverty, and drought. As climate change deepens poverty and food insecurity, the United States will continue to see a rise in the number of people seeking asylum.Read more...

As the US and the Taliban continue to meet in an effort to negotiate peace, the connections between six primary terrorist organizations in Central Asia must be re-examined.Read more...

As climate change continues to take a toll on the Earth, how Sub-Saharan African states handle the effects of climate change will help determine the future of the continent.Read more...