Why Russia and China Have Not Formed an Anti-American Alliance

"Why Russia and China Have Not Formed an Anti-American Alliance," Naval War College Review, 56: 4 (Autumn 2003), pp. 39-61

Terrorism in Eurasia: Enhancing the Multilateral Response

"Terrorism in Eurasia: Enhancing the Multilateral Response," The China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly 4: 2 (May 2006), pp. 11-18

Civil Society and Philanthropy Under Putin

"Civil Society and Philanthropy Under Putin," The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law 8: 3 (May 2006

The Limits of U.S.-China Military Cooperation: Lessons from 1995-1999

"The Limits of U.S.-China Military Cooperation: Lessons from 1995-1999" (with Kurt Campbell) The Washington Quarterly 29: 1 (Winter 2005), pp. 169-186

Why Russia and China Have Not Formed an Anti-American Alliance

Notwithstanding predictions since 1991 that Russia and China would form an anti-U.S. bloc, the normalization of their relations has proceeded for reasons mostly unrelated to any joint effort to counterbalance the United States. Russian arms sales do not constitute a military alliance. The two countries’ policies on important issues have been uncoordinated and often conflicting. Finally, despite security agreements signifying the end of their Cold War hostility, nondefense economic ties and societal contacts between Russia and China have remained minimal

Averting A Great Game in Central Asia

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's hasty July 2005 visit to Kyrgyzstan to ensure future U.S. access to Ganci Air Force Base highlighted the new security challenges Washington faces in Central Asia. The trip came shortly after the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit at which the heads of state of Russia, China, and most Central Asian countries called on the United States and its allies to set a timetable for their military withdrawal from the region. The summit declaration prompted General Richard Myers, then-chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, to accuse Moscow and Beijing of "trying to bully" their smaller neighbors. Although the United States eventually secured continued permission to use the military facilities and airspace of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to support operations in Afghanistan, for many these events symbolized the resurgence of the traditional "great game" among the major external players in the region

Federalism and Domestic Disasters: Promoting a Balanced Response

In response to the widespread devastation wrought by hurricane Katrina, many people have called for strengthening the federal government's involvement in responding to catastrophic emergencies. Although enhancements to federal capabilities in this area are necessary, such steps should not obscure the principle that any homeland security system must be national, not just federal. A truly robust U.S. response to domestic disasters will require a strong contribution by state and local governments, the private sector, voluntary associations, community-based groups, and individuals to prevent and manage terrorist attacks and natural disasters. The federal government can assist in many areas, but its programs should aim to supplement, not supplant, national homeland security efforts