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Latest Policy Dialogue

cover image United Nations Reform: Improving Peace Operations by Advancing the Role of Women (128.8 KB) pdf
In November 2006, over 75 experts gathered in New York and Washington to discuss "United Nations Reform: Improving Peace Operations by Advancing the Role of Women."
cover image Nuclear Weapons, Energy, and Nonproliferation: Pressures on the Global Community (285.6 KB) pdf
41st United Nations of the Next Decade Conference Report
At a time when the global nuclear regime—dependent on the United Nations, its bodies, and international law—is under great stress, this report summarizes the discussions and recommendations of UN diplomats and nuclear policy experts.
cover image The US-India Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Issues for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (95.7 KB) pdf
Policy Dialogue Brief
Rising Powers
A proposed nuclear agreement between the US and India stretches the nonproliferation regime. Enactment hinges on both the US Congress and the international Nuclear Suppliers Group. This brief discusses the critical issues.

Latest Policy Analysis

cover image Economic Perspectives on Future Directions for Engagement With the DPRK in a Post-Test World (289.7 KB) pdf
Policy Analysis Brief
Authored by Bradley O. Babson
From an economic perspective, this Policy Analysis Brief explores the consequences of North Korea's recent missile and nuclear tests and the UN actions in response. It also examines the options for the major stakeholders involved.
cover image Coercive Diplomacy: Scope and Limits in the Contemporary World (223 KB) pdf
Policy Analysis Brief
Authored by Bruce W. Jentleson
Bruce W. Jentleson reviews coercive diplomacy's track record and looks at how the US used it to deal with Libya. Jentleson also presents policy recommendations that might be applied to current cases such as Iran and North Korea.
cover image China's Energy Security and Its Grand Strategy (171.4 KB) pdf
Policy Analysis Brief
Authored by Dr. Xuecheng Liu
China considers energy security critical to sustainable growth. Xuecheng Liu discusses China's strategies of conservation, efficiency, and a shift toward alternative fuels, and examines the implications on international relations and security.

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"Provoking thought and encouraging dialogue on world affairs."
A look at the issues and ideas the Stanley Foundation is addressing, published four times each year.
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cover image Our United Nations
In August 2004, photographer Judah S. Harris was commissioned to capture the daily happenings of the United Nations in photos. Our United Nations is a collection of these photos, accompanied by historic thoughts on the United Nations and further resources.
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