Strategic Studies Institute

NATO has been a “nuclear” alliance since its inception. Nuclear weapons have served the dual purpose of being part of...

The U.S. Army has been through three reductions-in-force since the inception of the All-Volunteer Force. The first one, roughly 1972-78,...

Saudi Arabia and Iran have often behaved as serious rivals for influence in the Middle East and especially the Gulf...

The importance of China stems not only from its current international role and its influence on the Asia-Pacific region in...

The fight of state versus non-state groups has characterized warfare in the 21st century; these last include a wide assortment...

Yemen is not currently a failed state, but it is experiencing huge political and economic problems that can have a...

Brief Synopsis Dr. Williams looks in detail at major criminal activities, including the theft, diversion, and smuggling of oil, the...

In late 2007, the U.S. and Mexican governments unveiled the Merida Initiative. A 3-year, $1.4 billion counternarcotics assistance program, the...

The author takes a critical look at the mission assignment and orientation of U.S. landpower. He calls for an unconventional...