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Syria: The Abyss in SightFebruary 09, 2012
Europe’s Fratricidal Defense ExportsFebruary 08, 2012
Poland and Germany: How Close is too Close?February 06, 2012
Events
Iran and the West: How Does it End? A Lunch Conversation with Ambassador Dennis Ross February 02, 2012 / Brussels
On February 2, 2012, the GMF Brussels office hosted Ambassador Dennis Ross to discuss the latest developments between Iran and the West.
"Egypt has gone through a huge transformation in the past year and mostly it's been peaceful and coherent... but they've hit a tough point where real relations of power are being negotiated."
“Instead of the Keystone XL Pipeline being about cheaper access to oil for all Americans, it became about better access for some and more expensive access for others.”
Publications Archive
Feb 2012
Ukraine and EU: Challenges that Loom AheadFebruary 03, 2012 / Mykola Kapitonenko, Oleh Shamshur, Valeryi Chalyi
This policy brief examines the outcomes of the 15th Ukraine-EU Summit, held in December 2011.
What Europeans Think About the EurocrisisFebruary 01, 2012 / Bruce Stokes
Bruce Stokes analyzes dozens of European surveys conducted over the past year on key issues relating to the euro crisis.
Waves, Ways and Historical Turns: Turkey’s Strategic Quest February 01, 2012 / Soli Özel
This brief looks at the recent evolution of Turkey's foreign policy.
Turkey and Russia Growing Closer Despite Cool History February 01, 2012 / Hasan Ali Karasar
This brief explores the history of relations between Turkey and Russia, and prospects for the future.
Iraq After the U.S. Withdrawal: Al Maliki against Turkey February 01, 2012 / Gökhan Bacik
This brief examines the relationship between Iraqi and Turkish politics.
Jan 2012
Filling in the Gaps—Critical Linkages in Promoting African Food Security: An Atlantic Basin PerspectiveJanuary 26, 2012 / Joe Guinan, Katrin A. Kuhlmann, Timothy D. Searchinger
This paper looks at three ways to promote food security in Africa.
Good Cop or Bad Cop? Russian Foreign Policy in the New Putin EraJanuary 25, 2012 / Andras Racz
This policy brief outlines likely directions for Russia's foreign policy in the next presidential administration.
U.S. Immigration: Economic Effects and Policy ImplicationsJanuary 25, 2012 / Pia M. Orrenius
This policy brief argues for a change in the numbers of employment-based visas offered by the United States.
Cooperating with China on IranJanuary 19, 2012 / Erica Downs
This policy brief explains China’s past efforts to put pressure on Iran and outlines what might elicit more cooperation from China on constraining Iran’s nuclear program.
The Limits of German PowerJanuary 19, 2012 / Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff, Hanns W. Maull
This policy brief explains that Europe is demanding the Germans come to the rescue — only to find a country in search of purpose and strategy.
A Europe that Can Still Say No? China and the Eurozone CrisisJanuary 09, 2012 / Andrew Small
This policy brief examines China's involvement, or not, in the eurozone crisis.
Turkey and Uzbekistan: A Failing Strategic PartnershipJanuary 05, 2012 / Nadir Devlet
This policy brief looks at the tumultuous relations between Turkey and Uzbekistan.
Legislating History and its Effects on Foreign PolicyJanuary 05, 2012 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief examines friction between Turkey and France regarding events in 1915.
Turkey and the EU: The Limits of Unconditional AlignmentJanuary 05, 2012 / Diba Nigar Göksel
This policy brief discusses the current limitations of cooperation between Turkey and the EU.
Dec 2011
Mediterranean 2020: The Future of Mediterranean Security and PoliticsDecember 21, 2011 / Eduard Soler i Lecha, Thanos Dokos
The two papers included in this report focus on the nexus between the domestic transformations in many of the Middle Eastern and North African countries and the evolution of the strategic outlook of the region.
Russian WTO Accession and the Geneva Agreements: Implications for Russia and GeorgiaDecember 19, 2011 / Andras Racz
This paper looks at the broader consequences of the deal between Georgia and Russia to allow Russia to join the WTO.
Transatlantic Trends: Immigration 2011December 15, 2011 / Hamutal Bernstein
The results of the 2011 Transatlantic Trends: Immigration survey capture U.S. and European public opinion on a range of immigration and integration issues....
U.S.-Turkish Relations: Modesty and RevitalizationDecember 15, 2011 / Joshua W. Walker
This policy brief encourages a strengthening of U.S.-Turkish relations....
Looking East: The "Arab Spring" and the Relevance of East AsiaDecember 14, 2011 / Hassan Mneimneh
This policy brief encourages more engagement between the Middle East and East Asia....
The Arab Awakening: Three PerspectivesDecember 14, 2011 / Wendy Chamberlin
This policy brief examines the events of the Arab Awakening in the region and their impact on Asian, European, and U.S. policy....
Making the Most of 1 Percent: Investing in America's Global Role through the U.S. International Affairs BudgetDecember 12, 2011 / Jim Kolbe, Glenn Nye, Dodie Jones
This policy brief argues that even in times of budget austerity, international development spending should still be a priority....
Securing Access to Critical Raw Materials: What Role for the WTO in Tackling Export Restrictions? Four Proposals for a Transatlantic AgendaDecember 08, 2011 / Stormy-Annika Mildner
This paper outlines proposals for dealing with export restrictions on critical raw materials....
Greater Alignment, Yet Separate Paths?December 08, 2011 / Emiliano Alessandri
This policy brief asks if the relationship between Turkey and the EU bound to be marked by a high degree of alignment but only limited convergence....
Envisioning the Asia-Pacific Century: Turkey between the United States and ChinaDecember 08, 2011 / Gökhan Bacik
This policy brief explores how Turkey will position itself between the United States and China while those states are in competition....
