Think Tank Alert

Articles for December 22, 2025 - December 28, 2025
Thursday, 25 December 2025
Erdogan’s imperial illusions
tiny icon of brookings  Brookings
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
A Year of GMF Technology in Review
tiny icon of gmf  German Marshall Fund
Reifying Trumpian International Praxis: ‘Operation Southern Spear’ and Venezuela
tiny icon of idsa  IDSA (Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)
Alex Nowrasteh discusses his blog post, “DOGE Produced the Largest Peacetime Workforce Cut on Record, but Spending Kept Rising,” on WWL’s First News with Tommy Tucker
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
Mustafa Akyol discusses Jesus in Islam and Christianity on the Wise Women with Daisy Khan podcast
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
Robert A. Levy discusses the political questions that the Constitution and Declaration of Independence sought to answer in 2025 on The Bob Harden Show podcast
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
The art of war is undergoing a technological revolution in Ukraine
tiny icon of atlanticcouncil  Atlantic Council
A look back at 2025—and what's in store for 2026—from the Global Economy and Development program
tiny icon of brookings  Brookings
Preparedness of Public Health Laboratories for Respiratory Infectious Diseases: EU/EEA Country Perspectives on Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
A Scoping Review of How the Candidacy Framework Has Been Used in Research on Access to General Practice
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
Core Anomalous Experiences Shared Across Diverse Citizen Science Datasets
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
Air Pollution: When ‘No Conclusive Data’ Becomes the Headline
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
To Battle Air Pollution, Leverage India’s Start-up Ecosystem
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
Pakistan Is Back In West Asia’s Good Graces
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
Beyond Chips, Data Centres Lies India’s Ai Opportunity
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
TransatlanTech Insider—December 2025 Edition
tiny icon of gmf  German Marshall Fund
Can Germany Afford to Be Europe’s Protector?
tiny icon of gmf  German Marshall Fund
Competitiveness Check—December 22 Special Edition
tiny icon of gmf  German Marshall Fund
Democracy in Europe: protection or reinvention
tiny icon of cidob  CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs)
The Philippines as 2026 ASEAN Chair: Expectations and Challenges
tiny icon of idsa  IDSA (Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)
कावेरी 2.0: स्वदेशी जेट इंजन का सफर और संभावनाएँ
tiny icon of idsa  IDSA (Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)
Romina Boccia discusses America’s debt crisis on DonorsTrust’s Giving Ventures podcast
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
Veronique de Rugy discusses the difference between classical liberals and libertarians on the Macro Musings with David Beckworth podcast
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
Ilya Somin discusses the Supremacy Clause on Sinclair Broadcast Group’s The National Desk
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
Serbia’s future depends on rebuilding rule of law and EU credibility
tiny icon of atlanticcouncil  Atlantic Council
Prioritizing Canada’s investment in Arctic infrastructure
tiny icon of atlanticcouncil  Atlantic Council
Reclaiming Russia’s ‘historical lands’: How far do Putin’s imperial ambitions extend?
tiny icon of atlanticcouncil  Atlantic Council
Schemel v. Marco Island
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
How Fuel Economy Rules Made Cars Bigger, Pricier, and Less Safe
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
Cold War 2.0? The World Is Sliding Back into Nuclear Competition
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
A Real Negotiation Process
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
The Great Aid Recession: 2025’s Humanitarian Crash in Nine Charts
tiny icon of cfr  CFR (Council on Foreign Relations)
What is California's AI safety law?
tiny icon of brookings  Brookings
IP25127 | Containing Maritime Spillover in the Thailand–Cambodia Conflict
tiny icon of rsis  RSIS (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies)
Trump Wants to Reset U.S. Space Policy to Assure Dominance. His New Plan Needs Work
tiny icon of cfr  CFR (Council on Foreign Relations)
Ten Most Significant World Events in 2025
tiny icon of cfr  CFR (Council on Foreign Relations)
Clearing Up the Confusion from Misperceptions About the Security Clearance Process
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
Federal Disaster Assistance Was Never Intended to Make You Whole
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
When Government Steps Back, Preparedness Must Step Up
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
CO25247 | Analysing China’s 2025 Rare-Earth Export Controls
tiny icon of rsis  RSIS (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies)
Carnegie Podcast Hosts and Producers’ Favorite Episodes of 2025
tiny icon of ceip  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The G20 Agenda Is Shifting from the Global South to America First
tiny icon of ceip  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The Civic Deficit Undermining India’s Growth Story
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
Quantum Computing: Separating Hype from Reality
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
The Case for a Dedicated Urban Transport Service Cadre in India
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
Shifting Dynamics in Transatlantic Relations: Implications for Mediterranean Security
tiny icon of iai  IAI (Istituto Affari Internazionali)
North Africa’s Security Landscape and Its Mediterranean Impact
tiny icon of iai  IAI (Istituto Affari Internazionali)
Beyond the Pivot: Expanding South Korea’s Global Role and G7 Cooperation in a New Era
tiny icon of iai  IAI (Istituto Affari Internazionali)
The Philippines as 2026 ASEAN Chair: Expectations and Challenges
tiny icon of idsa  IDSA (Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)
कावेरी 2.0: स्वदेशी जेट इंजन का सफर और संभावनाएँ
tiny icon of idsa  IDSA (Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)
Comparing Training Ammunition Options for Firing Ranges: Life-Cycle Costs, Market Trends, and Purchasing Strategies
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
La democracia en Europa: protegerse o reinventarse
tiny icon of cidob  CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs)
Armenia may be turning West, but EU membership is a long way off
tiny icon of cidob  CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs)
COP30, or why cities and science are key to climate action
tiny icon of cidob  CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs)
Kashmir in the Early-‘60s: Keeping Pro-Pakistan Elements at Bay
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
The SHANTI Bill: India's Nuclear Reforms and the Execution Challenge Ahead
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
Monday, 22 December 2025
In a Time of Cultural Turbulence, Universities Must Reclaim Their Moral Found...
tiny icon of heritage  Heritage Foundation
Public Comment re: Notice 2025-70: Request for Comments on Individual Tax Credit for Qualified Contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
This Bank-Account-Like Opportunity Is Key to Fixing Education
tiny icon of heritage  Heritage Foundation
Modi’s Visit to Jordan and Oman Reinforces India’s ‘Think West’ Policy
tiny icon of idsa  IDSA (Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)
David J. Bier discusses President Trump’s U.S. travel ban on WWL’s The Newel Normand Show
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
Alex Nowrasteh’s blog post, “DOGE Produced the Largest Peacetime Workforce Cut on Record, but Spending Kept Rising,” is cited on KRLA’s The Chris Stigall Show
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
Adam N. Michel discusses his essay, “The Deficit Trap: Why Spending Cuts Must Take Center Stage,” on The Future of Freedom podcast
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
Emily Ekins’ new poll, “Most Americans Expect Social Security Benefit Cuts; a Third Believe the Program Won’t Exist When They Retire,” is cited on the Reverse Mortgage News by HECMWorld
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
Emily Ekins’ new poll, “Most Americans Expect Social Security Benefit Cuts; a Third Believe the Program Won’t Exist When They Retire,” is cited on 55krc’s Money Monday with Brian James
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
Michael F. Cannon’s briefing paper, “Universal, Permanent Health Insurance Relief: Obamacare for Those Who Want It, Choice for Those Who Don’t,” is cited on Fox News Radio/WFSX’s The Drive with Trey Radel Show
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
What AI Means for the Future of Work
tiny icon of heritage  Heritage Foundation
Singleton v. Hamm
tiny icon of cato  Cato Institute
IP25126 | Singapore–South Korea Strategic Partnership: Onward to a Whole-of-Society Approach
tiny icon of rsis  RSIS (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies)
How to equip Canada’s defense industrial base to meet NATO’s Hague summit commitments
tiny icon of atlanticcouncil  Atlantic Council
China in Latin America: November 2025
tiny icon of cfr  CFR (Council on Foreign Relations)
'Navigating Technology and National Security’ with author Justin Sherman | The TechTank Podcast
tiny icon of brookings  Brookings
CO25246 | SpaceAI for Sustainability: Opportunities and Challenges for Southeast Asia
tiny icon of rsis  RSIS (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies)
Implementation and Use of Technology-Enabled Remote Monitoring for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Rapid Qualitative Evaluation
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
An Initial Assessment of Opportunities for Technology-Enabled Civilian Talent Management in the Department of the Air Force
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
Would You Let Claude Do Your Taxes?
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
A Practical Guide to Vulnerability Assessments for Stormwater Agencies: Approaches, Applications, and Best Practices
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
The new US security strategy and its consequences for Latin America and Europe
tiny icon of kas  Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Britain Is Reshaping the Global Internet Without Americans’ Consent
tiny icon of heritage  Heritage Foundation
A Very Merry Southern Christmas
tiny icon of heritage  Heritage Foundation
Nuclear priorities for the Trump administration: A time to decide
tiny icon of atlanticcouncil  Atlantic Council
Is extending the New START limits in the US national security interest?
tiny icon of atlanticcouncil  Atlantic Council
First hundred days: How Kast can accelerate US investment in Chile
tiny icon of atlanticcouncil  Atlantic Council
AI’s New Test on California’s Direct Democracy
tiny icon of ceip  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie’s Must-Read Pieces of 2025
tiny icon of ceip  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Rebalancing the Transatlantic Defense-Industrial Relationship: Regional Pragmatism in Northeastern Europe
tiny icon of ceip  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The Tragedy of Middle Eastern Politics
tiny icon of ceip  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The spatial (interprovincial) computable general equilibrium model for Morocco: theoretical specification and current developments
tiny icon of pcns  PCNS (Policy Center for the New South)
How We Can Finally Overcome the Affordability Crisis
tiny icon of heritage  Heritage Foundation
The AI Revolution Will Democratize the Means of Economic Production
tiny icon of heritage  Heritage Foundation
Dick Van Dyke Shouldn’t Be the Exception—Helping America’s Seniors Stay Engaged
tiny icon of heritage  Heritage Foundation
Modi’s Visit to Jordan and Oman Reinforces India’s ‘Think West’ Policy
tiny icon of idsa  IDSA (Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses)
The potential of the Abraham Accords won’t be realized without Turkey
tiny icon of atlanticcouncil  Atlantic Council
Evaluation of the Peaceful Connections Violence Prevention Program: Local Evaluation Report
tiny icon of rand  RAND Corporation
The Enduring Challenges of Counterterrorism: Regional Perspectives from Southeast and South Asia
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
Tracking Regional Disparities in Learning Outcomes
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
Russian Success and Failure: Limited Aims, Blitzkrieg, and Attrition
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
Shifting China–EU Ties and Lessons for India
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
Cultivating Dependency: The Changing Nature of China’s Engagement in the Maldives
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
The Fate of Pokhara: Allegations of Collusion and Corruption
tiny icon of orf  ORF (Observer Research Foundation)
Football as an instrument of Moroccan politics
tiny icon of kas  Konrad Adenauer Foundation