Past Policy Themes

NATO Expansion and the International Coalition In Europe

The Eisenhower Institute has promoted debate on NATO expansion and has closely followed the expansion process since the first round in 1997. This section contains commentary and articles by Institute fellows and distinguished scholars and political figures from the United States, Europe, and Russia.

The International Coalition and Islam in Central Asia

The Institute's objective is to engage leading international practitioners on how countries with legacies of combating terrorism have attempted to address security threats, enhance our understanding of Islam in its many forms and advise American policymakers on practical approaches to the challenges now facing the U.S. 

Ballistic Missile Defense

The Eisenhower Institute convened a working group that is outlining a framework for consideration of the issues of Missile Defense that can contribute to decision and action. It will comment on the political and diplomatic process involved with the Administration's campaign to implement its Missile Defense policy and seek to increase domestic understanding of the issue. 

Democracy and Accountable Governance

This program examines the implications of how the United States government structures itself to meet its objectives. By analyzing key organizational principles and program goals, such as those being developed for the new Department of Homeland Security, it seeks to strengthen American democracy, improve government efficiency, and increase public confidence in the system.  

Poverty & Public Policy

Civil Rights: Looking Back and Moving Forward

The Institute took part in a number of important commemorations including the 50th Anniversaries of the integration of Little Rock High School and the Civil Rights Act of 1957.