This report examines Russia's involvement in Latin America, arguing that Russia intends to amplify its presence in the US’ “near abroad” and subsequently turn the region against the United States.Read more...

This fact sheet, compiled from publicly available information, provides a rough overview of U.S. military bases and facilities in the Middle East.Read more...

In this report, ASP CEO BGen Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret), and BG Stephen Xenakis, USA (Ret), discuss the impact of obesity on the military's ability to recruit new servicemen and women.Read more...

Southeast Asia is uniquely vulnerable to the growing threats of climate change. Highly reliant on fishing and often living on the ocean’s edge, Southeast Asian coastal communities there will face some of the worst impacts.Read more...

This report examines the recent breakthrough in diplomatic activity on the Korean Peninsula. Dr. Derek Bolton argues that North Korea's national narrative should be taken into consideration during the nuclear negotiations.Read more...

This fact sheet highlights the growing interconnections of the North American energy market and the opportunities that a modernized NAFTA presents to further increase energy security.Read more...

In 2016, Putin established The Russian National Guard. This report discusses available information about the Russian National Guard, including its operation, equipment, and leadership, and analyzes its possible uses in Putin's strategic thinking.Read more...

Relations between the United States and the Russian Federation are far too broad and intertwined to be subject to piecemeal policy making. This report provides a brief overview of suggestions and considerations for U.S. policy toward Russia along a variety of fronts.Read more...

Over the past several years, Russia has engaged in an unprecedented effort to influence American politics. This fact sheet aims to illustrate the challenge the United States faces from Russian social media information operations.Read more...

Alaska is feeling the effects of climate change, warming at twice the rate of the rest of the U.S. Alaska can invest in more reliable and clean sources of energy.Read more...