Recent Publications

A New Chapter in Trans-American Engagement
September 1, 2010 — Authors: Ms Eva Silkwood Baker, Dr Max G Manwaring Key insights developed from the issues discussed at the 2010 Western Hemisphere Security Colloquium include:• The need to advance regional understanding of the contemporary security partnership situation in the Hemisphere: An educational and conceptual requirement;• The need to foster a broader... MORE

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Beyond the Strait: PLA Missions other than Taiwan
March 1, 2009 — Author: Mr Roy Kamphausen, Dr David Lai, Dr Andrew Scobell SSI and NBR conducted a book launch event for this book. Audio is available on the NBR site.While preventing independence likely remains the central aim of the PLA vis-a-vis Taiwan, Chinese foreign policy objectives worldwide are rapidly growing and diversifying. This volume analyzes the... MORE

Disaster and Intervention in Sub-Saharan Africa: Learning from Rwanda
September 1, 1994 — Author: Dr Steven Metz Rwanda's horrific civil war suggests that human disasters requiring outside intervention will remain common in Sub-Saharan Africa. The American people want a prompt and effective response to human disasters when the United States becomes involved. The Army is taking steps to enhance its demonstrated effectiveness at such... MORE