Publications

Another Regional War in the Wings

January 30, 2013 E. Wayne Merry The National Interest

In the conflict zone stretching from Syria to Afghanistan lies another war waiting to re-emerge: Nagorno-Karabakh. This dispute is likely to occupy President Obama’s new foreign-policy team whether they want it or not.

Two decades ago the newly independent states of Armenia and Azerbaijan fought a bitter war over this remote area of mountains and valleys. Armenia won the war, but nobody has achieved peace. A fragile ceasefire signed in 1994 remains the only tangible achievement of diplomacy.

Global missile threats and responses

December 31, 2012 E. Wayne Merry Issue 6

Reflections On Missile Defense And Challenges For The Future

The Middle East Missile Environment

Missile Defense Requirements Of The Asia Pivot

Ballistic Missile Defense Through Russian Eyes

Preserving Missile Defense Amid Fiscal Austerity

Is John Kerry Obama’s Best Choice for Secretary of State?

December 17, 2012 E. Wayne Merry U.S. News & World Report

The Obama White House is notoriously insular, a quality reflected in its selection process for secretary of state. So far as the country knows, the only two persons that have been seriously considered to be foreign minister of the most important country on earth are Washington insiders who actively campaigned for the job. The qualities desirable—even necessary—to serve the United States well at State have scarcely been mentioned in the controversy over U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice or in the expectation that Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry will be the next secretary.

The Threat to Greek Democracy

July 22, 2012 E. Wayne Merry The National Interest

Everyone knows Europe faces the potential for Greek financial collapse, with serious ramifications for the euro zone and its financial institutions. Less discussed is the Greek impact on another key European institution, the less restrictive border regime instituted under the Schengen Treaty, and the danger of failure of constitutional democracy in an EU member state.