BALKANS
September 6, 2006
"Conclusion: Seven Lessons Learned from the Fog of Peace"
Book Chapter
By Talbot C. Imlay and Monica Duffy Toft, Associate Professor of Public Policy
"...the fog of peace can never be entirely pierced. Flexibility and constant cultivation of the ability to question received wisdom and to reconsider assumptions are the best security against catastrophic failure in a future war, regardless of whether that war resembles a more traditional interstate war or the current war on terror."
September 2006
"Why Social Capital Subverts Institution Building in Risky Settings"
Journal Article, Qualitative Sociology, Special Issue on Politics under the Microscope, issue 3, volume 29
By Tammy A. Smith, Former Joint Research Fellow, International Security Program and the Women and Public Policy Program, 2006-2007
This article considers the problem of fostering confidence in institutions in a post-war context.
August 2006
"Meeting the Development Challenge in the 21st Century: American and Chinese Perpectives on Foreign Aid"
Policy Brief
By Michael A. Glosny, Former Research Fellow, International Security Program, 2006-2007
A report on Chinese and American foreign aid policies, based on Mr. Glosny's research and a National Committee and CICIR conference held in December 2005.
Summer 2006
"Hot Off The Presses"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
A list of the latest scholarly titles produced by members of the Belfer Center.
AP Photo
April-June 2006
"Turkey's Energy Policies in a Tight Global Energy Market"
Journal Article, Insight Turkey, issue 2, volume 8
By Brenda Shaffer, Former Research Fellow, International Security Program, 1999-2000; Former Research Director, Caspian Studies Project, 2004-2007
Despite this extensive activity in the energy sphere, it seems, however, that Ankara's energy policy has been undertaken without a strategic plan and with little integration of energy issues into Turkey's overall foreign and security policies.
Winter 2005-06
"Experts Work to Put Energy Security on the Global Fast Track"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
When explosions tore open the main pipeline carrying gas from Russia to neighboring Georgia during extreme sub-zero weather in late January, Georgian officials blamed Russia and Russia blamed Islamic militants. Whatever the cause, the effect was severe disruption of every aspect of Georgian life and heightening of international concerns about the multiple aspects of energy security. The incident occurred on the heels of Russia's closure of gas pipelines to Ukraine over a disagreement on pricing, a move that limited gas to much of continental Europe.
June 2005
"Evolution or Revolution?"
Journal Article, The Journal of Strategic Studies, issue 3, volume 28
By Michael Horowitz, Former Research Fellow, International Security Program, 2005-2007 and Stephen P. Rosen
This essay appeared in a roundtable review and discussion of Military Power: Explaining Victory and Defeat in Modern Battle by Stephen Biddle (Princeton University Press, 2004).
March 16, 2005
"For Our Benefit, for Our Values"
Magazine or Newspaper Article, Magill Magazine, Ireland's Leading Political and Cultural Monthly
By Thomas J. Wright, Former Research Fellow, International Security Program, 2004-2007
Thomas Wright argues that only America can give the world the leadership it needs.
September, 2004
Book Review: Justice in the Balkans: Prosecuting War Crimes in the Hague Tribunal by John Hagan
Journal Article, Nationalities Papers, issue 3, volume 32
By Fotini Christia, Former Research Fellow, Intrastate Conflict Program/International Security Program, 2004–2005, International Security Program, 2007–2008
August 5, 2004
Bosnia: The Limits of Neocolonial Rule
Magazine or Newspaper Article, Foreign Policy in Focus, Silver City, N.Mex. & Washington, D.C.
By Roberto Belloni, Former Research Fellow, International Security Program/Intrastate Conflict Program, 2002-2004
