January 11, 2006
After Schroeder: U.S.-German Relations in the Merkel Era
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1907)
Washington must adopt a pragmatic, realistic approach toward working with Germany. Realpolitik should be the order of the day. As the EU member with the ...
December 14, 2005
Countering Iran's Nuclear Challenge
By James Phillips, John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1903)
No policy short of war is guaranteed to halt the Iranian nuclear program. The U.S. can frustrate Iran's nuclear plans and drive up the economic, ...
June 20, 2005
Cataclysm: The Rejection of the European Constitution and What It Means for Transatlantic Relations
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1862)
Now that the European Union's latest effort at centralization has been rejected, the U.S. must develop with Europe a realistic transatlantic agenda: economically, establish a ...
June 1, 2005
A New Perspective on Kosovo's Final Status
By Helle C. Dale and John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1857)
Because the Balkans' future depends on integration into a Euro-Atlantic framework within the next decade, the Bush Administration should encourage the leveraging of EU economic ...
March 23, 2005
Forging a Common Transatlantic Approach to the Iranian Nuclear Problem
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and James Phillips
(Backgrounder #1837)
A comprehensive Euro-American plan, with the U.S. offering carrots for a successful outcome while the Europeans pledge to threaten Iran with genuine sticks if the ...
February 18, 2005
President Bush Should Advance a New U.S. Vision for Europe
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1825)
A Europe in which national sovereignty remains paramount regarding foreign and security policy, and states act flexibly rather than collectively wherever possible, will enable America ...
October 4, 2004
A Conservative Vision for U.S. Policy Toward Europe
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Nile Gardiner, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1803)
Four principles should guide Administration policy toward Europe: (1) Europe will remain the foundation of future U.S. coalitions well into the 21st century; (2) a ...
August 10, 2004
Free Trade by Any Means: How the Global Free Trade Alliance Enhances America's Overall Trading Strategy
By Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D., John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Brett D. Schaefer
(Backgrounder #1786)
The Bush Administration should consider a Global Free Trade Alliance (GFTA) as a complementary part of America's existing trade agenda of promoting free trade by ...
December 12, 2003
Laying Down Clear Markers: Protecting American Interests from a Confusing European Constitution
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D
(Backgrounder #1712)
The United States must make its position clear on European constitutional foreign and defense policy initiatives. While European states have the right to work out ...
August 28, 2003
Cherry-Picking: Preventing the Emergence of a Permanent Franco-German-Russian Alliance
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1682)
To keep the coalition that opposed U.S. action in Iraq from becoming a threat to America's position in the world, the Bush Administration should identify ...
June 11, 2003
Cherry - Picking: US and European Relationship
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Testimony )
The general cherry-picking modus operandi would seem to be the template that American policymakers can best use to take advantage of the present situation in ...
April 28, 2003
Restructuring America's European Base Structure for the New Era
By Jack Spencer and John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1648)
Because American forces in Europe are not deployed to meet the coming challenges of the 21st century, the Bush Administration should seriously consider redeploying NATO ...
April 8, 2003
The Northern Ireland Bush/Blair Summit: Britain and America Must Remain United
By Nile Gardiner and John C. Hulsman
(WebMemo #252)
Great Britain is viewed unquestionably by Washington as its most important ally, politically, strategically and militarily and is seen as the keystone of the coalition ...
March 26, 2003
The Bush-Blair Summit: Iraq, the U.N., and the Future of Europe
By Dr. Nile Gardiner and John C. Hulsman, Ph. D.
(WebMemo #239)
In its place, Washington and London must call for a flexible Europe, united by a common heritage and culture, but which maintains the principle of ...
March 7, 2003
Forging a Durable Post-War Political Settlement in Iraq
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D. and James Phillips
(Backgrounder #1632)
The United States should help the Iraqi people establish a new federal system of governance that provides representation for all the people of Iraq and ...
February 10, 2003
European Arrogance and Weakness Dictate Coalitions of the Willing
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #777)
If Europe is more about diversity than uniformity, if the concept of a unified "Europe" has yet to really exist, then a general American transatlantic ...
January 31, 2003
New Europe Proves Rumsfeld Right Over Iraq
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #200)
That the United States is not without allies in Europe when it comes to dealing with Iraq's weapons of mass destruction.
January 10, 2003
Blair Must Not Go Wobbly On Iraq
By Dr. Nile Gardiner and John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(WebMemo #186)
The Prime Minister has shown outstanding international leadership on the Iraq question: it is time for him now to face down opposition within his own ...
December 13, 2002
Why a Pro-Western Turkey is a U.S. Policy Priority
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Brett D. Schaefer
(Executive Memorandum #845)
Ensuring that Turkey remains a pro-Western secular democracy should be a national security priority. The resistance of member states of the EU to giving Turkey ...
November 19, 2002
NATO Reform: What Washington Should Accomplish in Prague
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Helle Dale
(Executive Memorandum #840)
The upcoming NATO summit is the best chance for the U.S. and its European allies to adapt the alliance to fit the needs of the ...
October 4, 2002
Cypriot EU Accession: An Impending Crisis in the Turkish-American Relationship
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Brett D. Schaefer
(Backgrounder #1601)
If conditions between Europe and Turkey worsen and Turkey's aspirations for EU membership continue to be frustrated, the United States should demonstrate its recognition of ...
September 24, 2002
Forging a Durable Post-War Political Settlement in Iraq
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D. and James A. Phillips
(Backgrounder #1593)
The U.S. should push for the formation of a decentralized federal government in Iraq, which would stand the best chance of ensuring stability and long-term ...
July 30, 2002
After the Victory: America's Role in Afghanistan's Future
By James A. Phillips, Jack Spencer, and John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1574)
The U.S. must adjust its strategy in Afghanistan and win the peace. Continued U.S. engagement is critical to putting Afghanistan on the right track.
July 8, 2002
The Right Way To End the ICC Impasse
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D. and Brett D. Schaefer
(Executive Memorandum #822)
EM822: The Right Way To End the ICC Impasse
May 8, 2002
The Conservative Case for NATO Reform
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #744)
John C. Hulsman, Ph.D. discusses NATO's role in the 21st century.
February 25, 2002
Time to Change U.S. Strategy for the Andean Region
By Ana I. Eiras, John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., Stephen Johnson, and Brett D. Schaefer
(Backgrounder #1521)
The Bush Administration should be concerned about the potential chaos in the Andean region and take immediate action to adjust its policies to address the ...
February 25, 2002
Es hora de cambiar la estrategia de EE.UU. para la región andina
By Ana I. Eiras, John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., Stephen Johnson, and Brett D. Schaefer
(Backgrounder #1521)
Es hora de cambiar la estrategia de EE.UU. para la región andina
October 31, 2001
How to Improve U.S.-EU Trade Relations
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1499)
It is critical for the prosperity of the world today that the White House more aggressively hew to a free trade line in the months ...
September 25, 2001
Stopping Terrorism: Follow the Money
By Gerald P. O'Driscoll, Jr., Ph.D., Brett D. Schaefer, and John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1479)
In order to fulfill its promise to combat terrorism, America and its allies in the war on terrorism must cut off terrorist groups from the ...
June 14, 2001
The Berlusconi Election: An Opportunity to Strengthen U.S. Relations with Italy
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #753)
By responding positively to Prime Minister Berlusconi's pro-American statements and initiatives, President Bush and his Administration will be able to foster closer ties with a ...
May 16, 2001
The Global Free Trade Association: A New Trade Agenda
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D, and Aaron Schavey
(Backgrounder #1441)
The GFTA promises to promote economic growth and economic freedom around the world by securing the benefits of free trade for member countries while giving ...
May 3, 2001
The Right Way to Stabilize Turkey
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D., and Brett D. Schaefer
(Executive Memorandum #743)
The Bush Administration must remain firm in its demand that all reforms be implemented before a single dollar of the new loan is released. Any ...
April 6, 2001
Milosevic's Arrest: An Opportunity to Reform the U.N. Tribunal
By Michael Scardaville and John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #736)
Reforming the ICTY charter is more essential now that Milosevic is in custody and calls are increasing to have him stand trial at the Hague. ...
March 23, 2001
Flare-Up in the Balkans: How the U.S. Can Avoid Disaster in Macedonia
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #732)
By shaping a more realistic regional geopolitical vision and supporting the Macedonian government short of direct military involvement, the Bush Administration can help defuse the ...
February 20, 2001
An Opportunity to Strengthen America's Special Relationship with Britain
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #720)
An Opportunity to Strengthen America's Special Relationship with Britain
December 20, 2000
Good news at Nice: The EU Backs a Defense Plan in U.S. Interests
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #707)
The United States must take steps to assure that a NATO-friendly structure in the EU is implemented.
August 24, 2000
Myth About America's Commitment In Kosovo
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1390)
Myth About America's Commitment In Kosovo
May 15, 2000
Reining in an Irresponsible Kosovo Policy
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D. and Michael Scardaville
(Executive Memorandum #672)
Reining in an Irresponsible Kosovo Policy
April 27, 2000
A Grand Bargain with Europe: Preserving NATO for the 21st Century
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1360)
A Grand Bargain with Europe: Preserving NATO for the 21st Century
February 25, 2000
Kosovo: The Way Out of the Quagmire
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Backgrounder #1349)
Kosovo: The Way Out of the Quagmire
January 24, 2000
A Grand Bargain with Europe: Preserving NATO for the 21st Century
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Executive Memorandum #643)
A Grand Bargain with Europe: Preserving NATO for the 21st Century
January 24, 2000
The World Turned Right-Side Up: A New Trading Agenda for the Age of Globalization
By John C. Hulsman, Ph.D.
(Heritage Lecture #653)
The World Turned Right-Side Up: A New Trading Agenda for the Age of Globalization
