The State of the Syrian National Army: Shifting Networks of the Turkish-backed Armed Opposition in Syria’s Northwest
The Syrian National Army (SNA) has been heralded by some as a point of unity for the armed opposition in…
Theme: Peace, Conflict & Security
The Quarterly Review on Syrian Military and Security Dynamics
This report analyzes how the war in Syria remains frozen with little to no attempts by any of the belligerents…
Russia, the European Union, and the Gulf Cooperation Council in Syria: from Punishment to ‘Infitah’?
This paper discusses how Russia’s strategic goals in Syria relate to the European Union (EU) and GCC’s positions toward increased…
Report of the Independent Observer: Observations on the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, Resulting from the Algiers Process
This report presents the observations of The Carter Center in its role as the Independent Observer of the implementation of…
Report on the Seminar on the Independent Observer’s Observations and Recommendations
This is the report of the seminar of Feb. 16 and 17, 2022 organized by the Independent Observer of the…
A Call for Action: Data on Unexploded Ordnance in Syria and Its Implications
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) present a unique and present danger in Syria, impacting civilian life, economic activity, and environmental health. This…
Finding Firmer Ground: The Role of Civil Society and NGOs in U.S.-China Relations
This report explores the decision of America’s and China’s leaders to restore normal diplomatic relations after a 30-year hiatus that…
U.S.-China Constructive Interaction in Latin America and the Caribbean
This paper provides a macro analysis and recommendations based on a comparative analysis of U.S. and Chinese strategy documents for…
Finding Firmer Ground: The Role of Higher Education in U.S.-China Relations
The papers collected in this report conclude that the awareness, knowledge, and empathy gained through the act of studying abroad…
Finding Firmer Ground: The Role of Agricultural Cooperation in US-China Relations
Agriculture has always been an area in which there is strong mutual dependence between the United States and China. At…