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he shifting geopolitical and security land- 2017 also saw the formal conclusion of our Af- 018 will be a year of notable anniversaries: For this reason, we remain engaged with China, scapes of 2017 have led to an escalation of ghanistan Reconnected Process. Ending on a high- the 25th Anniversary of the European Single acknowledging the country’s growth and Ttension levels we have not experienced in note, EWI’s Afghanistan Reconnected Process 2Market, the 50th Anniversary of the Nuclear increasing economic and political influence on decades. has created platforms for Afghanistan to pursue Nonproliferation Treaty and the centennial of the world stage. We ensure that other countries promising economic opportunities. President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points. in the Asia-Pacific are engaged in our process, From North Korea’s rising nuclear capacity to the thereby enhancing our ability to address regional resurgence of Taliban control in Afghanistan; from Despite low prospects for a significant improve- Anniversaries mark the passage of time, a security concerns. We continue fostering dialogue the protracted refugee crisis in Europe to politi- ment in U.S.-Russian relations, Russia will remain recognition of sacrifices made by many and a and understanding with Russia on issues of cal instability in Iraq following the military defeat a key priority for EWI. Over the coming year, EWI stark reminder of what challenges lay ahead. shared interest, such as counterterrorism and of ISIS; it is clear that now, more than ever, the will continue to develop and expand its networks These seminal events, among others, prompted cybersecurity. The Middle East remains global community needs to become creative in U.S. and Russian policy communities helping to the global community to revisit their values and to riddled with a host of specific issues that and collaborative to de-escalate tensions minimize new sources of conflict in the bilateral translate often lofty principles into practice. require assessment and calibration. We are before they spiral out of control. relationship. privileged to work with various partners in Today, established principles, structures and the region examining the future of a post- This is why the EastWest Institute remains The members of the board and I are deeply grate- norms of international relations are under threat, ISIS Iraq, the risks of unintended incidents as relevant as ever. The institute has a ful to Cameron Munter, CEO and President, and Dr. with events becoming even more fluid and new at sea in the Gulf region, while continuing proven and distinctive ability to bring the William Parker, COO, for their continued leader- actors appearing on the scene, providing greater to build trust between Saudi Arabia and right people, offering various and especially ship, as well as our remarkable team around the scope for misinterpretation. Iran on a range of topics that concern both opposing viewpoints, to the table in order to world who carry our work forward every day. This countries and their neighbors. help reduce mistrust and find common ground, year we welcomed two new vice presidents to the In broad strokes, one need only observe the and to drive innovative solutions. team: Dr. Wolfgang Klapper, the new director of emergence of populist sentiment, inward-looking Further afield, the institute will look to expand the Regional Security program and head of EWI’s politics in many if not most developed countries, as its engagement with Turkey, India and the At the 2017 Munich Security Conference, the Brussels Center; and Dr. Lora Saalman, the vice well as the slow demise of traditional movements Balkans. And of course, cybersecurity institute co-launched the Global Commission on president of our Asia-Pacific program. We are also like social democracy. continues to profoundly impact all countries the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC). This Commis- thrilled to announce the election of long-standing and communities—consequently, our global sion is the first organization of its kind dedicated EWI supporter Laurent M. Roux to the institute’s To many, this represents an aggressive challenge cyberspace work takes on new meaning each day to developing norms and policies to improve board of directors. of our rules-based international order and the as we search for new, globally accepted norms of cyberspace stability and security. In March, EWI tenets of the global community as we know it. responsible state behavior. convened its seventh Global Cyberspace Co- I would also like to express appreciation to our More than ever, it is essential to understand the operation Summit in Berkeley, California, which colleagues who finished their service as directors, differing philosophies, competing objectives While each issue has its own set of attributes, brought together over 200 cyber leaders from 30 for their time, effort and resources, including Ramzi and overriding economic, security and cultural EWI programs continue to overlap. As our world countries. These summits illustrate the institute’s Sanbar, Ronald O’Hanley and Emil Hubinak. concerns of countries, regions, groups and leaders. becomes increasingly interconnected, and vigorous commitment to further enhancing public- Not engaging is not an option. governments and regions face similar obstacles, private sector cooperation. I know that our work would not be possible without we realize that lessons learned in one country your generous support. EWI strives to continue The EastWest Institute remains focused on may, with careful assessment, provide inroads to Recognizing Japan’s undeniable role in the East expanding our programmatic and geographic forecasting and tackling these evolving issues solutions in another. Asia region, the Asia-Pacific program facilitated the reach in areas that give us the opportunity to do before they devolve into conflict around the inaugural U.S.-Japan Military-to-Military Dialogue what we do best: forging new connections and globe. We accomplish this through a tested Shared interests matter, and coupled with bringing together retired four-star generals and driving purposeful dialogue between today’s most methodology emphasizing engagement and frank thoughtful engagement, are the basis for resolving admirals from the Japanese and U.S. militaries to vital global relationships. dialogue, shepherding a process to bridge gaps conflicts. come up with policy recommendations that help and engendering understanding between parties mitigate friction in East Asia. Please join us as we work together to prevent inter- who possess widely differing points of view—and Perhaps 2018 will see the global community set national tensions from escalating into irresoluble getting them to reach a point of common ground. forth new landmark decisions that endeavor to In a similar vein, EWI’s Middle East and North Africa conflict. bring peace and prosperity to more areas of the (MENA) program brought together stakeholders And we do so by espousing the merits of “new world—worthy of acknowledgement by future from Iraq, the Gulf Cooperation Council and non- diplomacy”—recognizing the value of varying generations. Arab countries to help normalize Iraq’s relationship players in the process—policymakers, business with its Gulf neighbors. This is vital to nation build- leaders, journalists, pundits—each of whom have ing in a country that has relied heavily on external input—both conceptual and practical—from their assistance for too long. experiences “on the ground” where conflicts are Ross Perot, Jr. brewing. Conflict resolution is not linear—the right Cameron Munter Chairman of the Board players must be part of the process. CEO and President 4 5 Who We Are

A tourist looks out over North Korea from an observation post along the South Korean side of the Forecasting and Addressing Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Propaganda messages are occasionally broadcast Conflicts Around the World from loud speakers by both North and South Korea. EWI continues to hold dialogues, especially among opposing parties, to lend expertise in crafting sustainable and practical solutions and to contribute to policymaking through its research and recommendations addressing global challenges and opportunities.

6 7 he EastWest Institute As the institute completes place and to do so in ways that can Our Lasting Impact in crafting sustainable and practical Who We Are (EWI) is an indepen- its 37th year of global be measured. Our offices—in New solutions, and contributes to poli- Tdent NGO, recognized engagement, it remains a York, Brussels, Moscow and San Although the world has changed dra- cymaking through its research and and trusted for its unique unique and instrumental Francisco—connect a network of matically since EWI was founded in recommendations to deal with global capacity to bring together organization in forecasting experts and influencers around the 1980, what has remained the same challenges and opportunities. key policymakers, experts, and addressing various con- globe, providing a diverse knowledge is the institute’s commitment to business leaders and flicts around the world. base to support our ongoing pro- building trust and taking action. EWI Our work strongly reflects those groundbreaking innovators grammatic work. continues to hold dialogues among ongoing global challenges and op- to develop solutions for EWI’s mission is to make friends and rivals, lends expertise portunities. In the past year: today’s daunting challenges. our world a better and safer

Leveraging its influence in Track 2 diplomacy, The institute is working with EWI’s Middle East and partners on addressing threats North Africa (MENA) associated with the Korean program brought together peninsula, viewing the complex participants from Iraq, the issue as an opportunity for a Gulf Cooperation Council multilateral solution among and non-Arab countries the nations of the region to to help normalize Iraq’s advocate for nuclear non- relationship with its Gulf proliferation, prevent contagion neighbors. The MENA and set forth the principles of program also organized (5) stakeholder engagement that more closed-door (7) may result in a unified Korea. (7) exchanges among key individuals from Iran and Saudi Arabia to find practical (4) ideas for cooperation between the two rivals. (1) (6) (3)

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Recognizing Japan’s influence in the increasingly volatile region of Asia Pacific, EWI relied on its the Asia-Pacific network of individuals program facilitated from the public and EWI’s Afghanistan the inaugural private sectors to help EWI’s Peace and Reconnected Process U.S.-Japan find common ground Regional Stability helped create platforms Military-to-Military within deteriorating Program, identifying Our Global Cooperation in for Afghanistan to engage Dialogue to help U.S.-Russia ties. Upon Turkey’s increasingly Cyberspace program co- economically with formulate policy the completion of our critical role at launched a body comprised important players amid the recommendations six-year-long Joint the crossroads of of 28 prominent experts from fragile security situation. for the governments U.S.-Russia Afghan Europe, Asia and the around the world to develop EWI co-organized an in Washington and Narcotrafficking Middle East, focuses proposals for norms and international symposium Tokyo. (2) project, EWI convened on priority issues policy initiatives to improve on Afghanistan in Beijing, the first meeting of concerning regional the stability and security of particularly in relation to the Joint U.S.-Russia relations, as it pertains cyberspace. EWI also co-hosted China’s ambitious Belt and Working Group on to security, economics, the first Joint China-India- Road Initiative (BRI). (6) Counterterrorism in countering violent U.S. Trilateral on Cyberspace Afghanistan. (3) extremism, and the Cooperation in New Delhi. (5) refugee crisis and displaced persons. (4) 8 9 Who We Are

EWI Going Forward

The EastWest Institute continues to provide a platform for public discourse, always emphasizing the need for cooperation even—and especially in—periods dominated by intense friction. EWI does not only react to issues as they arise, but also anticipates problems with the potential to flare up into conflict.

Today, the wars that engulfed much of the Balkans are fading from view and yet many of the underlying problems plaguing the region remain unsolved. As geopolitical issues and ethnic tensions start bubbling to the surface in the Balkans once again, EWI is looking for ways it can facilitate dialogue between states in the area to prevent conflict—as it did during the Cold War.

In addition, recent discussions with in-country policymakers are paving the way for a potential new engagement with South Asian nations with a focus on India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Each day, global events bring challenges and opportunities that affect the present and future welfare of countries, regions and communities. EWI’s worldwide staff and experts will continue to find solutions and strengthen relationships that are Clockwise from above: most critical for a more secure and Field outside Sid, a town near the Serbian border with Croatia; peaceful future. Pakistani cadets take part in an event to mark the 141st birth anniversary of Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, south Pakistan, on December 25; Men feed seagulls along the Yamuna river on a smoggy morning in New Delhi, India on November 17; “Motion: Reflection” by Gül Yıldız (on the streets of Istanbul, Turkey).

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OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN Sir Peter Bonfield (UK) Ralph Isham (U.S.) Admiral (ret) CHAIRMEN EMERITI Emil Constantinescu (Romania) Chairman Managing Director William A. Owens (U.S.) President Ross Perot, Jr. (U.S.) NXP Semiconductors GH Venture Partners LLC Chairman Martti Ahtisaari (Finland) Institute for Regional Cooperation and Chairman Red Bison Advisory Group LLC Former Chairman Conflict Prevention (INCOR) EastWest Institute Matt Bross (U.S.) Anurag Jain (U.S.) Chairman of the Board of Directors EastWest Institute Former President of Romania Chairman Chairman and CEO Chairman CenturyLink 2008 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Hillwood Development Co. LLC Compass-EOS Access Healthcare Former President of Finland William D. Dearstyne (U.S.) Sarah Perot (U.S.) Former Company Group Chairman H.E. Dr. Armen Sarkissian (Armenia) Robert N. Campbell III (U.S.) Gen. (ret) James L. Jones (U.S.) Director and Co-Chair for Development Berthold Beitz† (Germany) Johnson & Johnson Vice Chairman Founder and CEO Former U.S. National Security Advisor Dallas Center for Performing Arts President EastWest Institute Campbell Global Services LLC Former Supreme Allied Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und John W. Kluge† (U.S.) *Elected President of the Republic of Commander Europe Laurent M. Roux (U.S.) Halbach-Stiftung Former Chairman of the Board Armenia (March 2018) Maria Livanos Cattaui Former Commandant of the Marine Corps Founder and President Metromedia International Group (Switzerland) Gallatin Wealth Management, LLC Ivan T. Berend (Hungary) R. William Ide III (U.S.) Former Secretary-General George Kadifa (U.S.) Professor Amb. Maria-Pia Kothbauer Counsel and Secretary International Chamber of Commerce Managing Director Mike Sarimsakci (Turkey) University of California, Los Angeles (Liechtenstein) Chair of the Executive Committee Sumeru Equity Partners Founder and President Partner Ambassador of Liechtenstein to Austria, EastWest Institute Michael Chertoff (U.S.) Alterra International, LLC Francis Finlay (UK) the OSCE and the United Nations in Vienna Partner Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Haifa al Kaylani Former Chairman Dentons US LLP The Chertoff Group (Lebanon/Jordan) Ikram ul-Majeed Sehgal Clay Finlay LLC William E. Murray† (U.S.) Former Secretary of the U.S. Department Founder and Chairperson (Pakistan) Former Chairman Amb. Cameron Munter (U.S.) of Homeland Security Arab International Women’s Forum Chairman Hans-Dietrich Genscher† (Germany) The Samuel Freeman Trust CEO and President Security & Management Services Ltd. Former Vice Chancellor and Minister of EastWest Institute David Cohen (Israel) Sezgin Baran Korkmaz (Turkey) Foreign Affairs of Germany John J. Roberts (U.S.) Former Ambassador Chairman CEO Amb. Kanwal Sibal (India) Senior Advisor Embassy of the United States to Pakistan F&C REIT Property Management SBK Holding Former Foreign Secretary of India Donald M. Kendall (U.S.) American International Group (AIG) Former Chairman and CEO Joel H. Cowan (U.S.) Zuhal Kurt (Turkey) Kevin Taweel (U.S.) PepsiCo Inc. Daniel Rose (U.S.) CO-FOUNDERS Professor Chairman of the Board Chairman Chairman Georgia Institute of Technology Kurt Group Asurion Whitney MacMillan (U.S.) Rose Associates Inc. John Edwin Mroz† (U.S.) Former Chairman and CEO Former President and CEO Addison Fischer (U.S.) Gen. (ret) T. Michael Moseley (U.S.) Alexander Voloshin (Russia) Cargill Inc. Leo Schenker (U.S.) EastWest Institute Chairman and Co-Founder President and CEO Chairman of the Board Former Senior Executive Vice President Planet Heritage Foundation Moseley and Associates, LLC JSC Freight One (PGK) Mark Maletz (U.S.) Central National-Gottesman Inc. Ira D. Wallach† (U.S.) Former Chief of Staff Non-Executive Director Former Chairman, Executive Committee Former Chairman Stephen B. Heintz (U.S.) United States Air Force Yandex Company EastWest Institute Mitchell I. Sonkin (U.S.) Central National-Gottesman Inc. President Senior Fellow Managing Director Rockefeller Brothers Fund Karen Linehan Mroz (U.S.) Amb. Zhou Wenzhong (China) Harvard Business School MBIA Insurance Corporation President Secretary-General MEMBERS Hon. Steven S. Honigman (U.S.) Roscommon Group Associates Boao Forum for Asia George F. Russell, Jr. (U.S.) Thorvald Stoltenberg (Norway) Counselor Former Chairman President Peter Altabef (U.S.) Information and Infrastructure F. Francis Najafi (U.S.) EastWest Institute Norwegian Red Cross President and CEO Technologies, Inc. CEO NON-BOARD COMMITTEE Chairman Emeritus Unisys Pivotal Group MEMBERS Russell Investment Group Liener Temerlin (U.S.) Dr. Hu Yuandong (China) Founder Chairman Hamid Ansari (U.S.) Chief Representative Amb. Tsuneo Nishida (Japan) Hilton Smith, Jr. (U.S.) Russell 20-20 Temerlin Consulting President and Co-Founder UNIDO ITPO-China Professor President and CEO Prodea Systems, Inc. The Institute for Peace Science at East Bay Co., LTD John C. Whitehead† (U.S.) John Hurley (U.S.) Hiroshima University DIRECTORS EMERITI Former Co-Chairman Tewodros Ashenafi (Ethiopia) Managing Partner Former Permanent Representative of Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO Cavalry Asset Management Japan to the United Nations Jan Krzysztof Bielecki (Poland) Former U.S. Deputy Southwest Energy (HK) Ltd. CEO Secretary of State Amb. Wolfgang Ischinger Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. Mary McInnis Boies (U.S.) (Germany) Former Prime Minister of Poland Counsel Chairman Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP Munich Security Conference † Deceased 12 13 Our Programs

Global Cooperation in Cyberspace

The Global Cooperation in Cyberspace program seeks to reduce conflict, crime and other disruptions in cyberspace and promote stability, innovation and inclusion.

Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) chair Marina Kaljurand, Estonia’s former foreign minister, and her fellow commissioners at EWI’s 2017 Global Cyberspace Cooperation Summit, University of California, Berkeley, March 15.

14 15 Global Cooperation in Cyberspace 1. Convene The Berkeley Summit

From March 14-16, EWI convened 200 cyber leaders from The Challenges 30 countries at its seventh Global Cyberspace Cooperation Summit in Berkeley, California. Through plenary discussions Cyberspace is essential to the daily lives and working sessions, participants developed action plans to of billions of people across the planet. This address some of the most pressing issues facing cyberspace international domain is constantly at risk from today, including the prospects for public-private cooperation malicious actors seeking to achieve political in cyberspace, norms of responsible state behavior, global goals or steal wealth, from the lack of resilience industry collaboration for increased security and the creation in Internet-dependent infrastructures and from of smart cities. In September, 40 members from EWI’s inter- a dangerous absence of consensus about how national network honed and updated plans developed at the states and non-state actors should utilize in- summit at a working roundtable in Palo Alto. creasingly potent and available cyber weapons. These threats undermine the delicate equilib- rium that global cyberspace requires to deliver the goods, services and connections upon which the world economy and polity rely.

EWI Action:

1. Convene 2. Reframe 3. Advocate

Private Conversations

In 2017, the program hosted a series of focused meetings designed to tackle the most critical cyberspace security issues facing major cyber powers. Among these was the first ever trilateral dialogue on cyberspace among China, India and the U.S. The conference built trust that will lead to security Top left: Katherine cooperation among the hosts of the world’s three Getao, Ministry largest Internet populations. Second, building on its of Information long-standing work with Russia on cybersecurity matters, EWI hosted a meeting of senior Russian Communications and American officials, academics and industry and Technology of representatives to discuss information security Kenya; Top right: cooperation amid the fraught bilateral relationship. Francis Fukuyama, Finally, EWI regularly engaged with representatives Stanford University. of major governmental and private sector cyber Participants at the powers to help reduce the risk of miscalculation Global Cyberspace and unintended escalation in cyberspace that could Cooperation Summit threaten global peace and stability. VII, March 14-16.

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2. Reframe 5,000 340,000 unique online views and downloads Policy Development viewers of 2017 of EWI’s cyber policy Promoting EWI’s five working groups—called break- Norms of cyber summit reports on Issuu and through groups—drive our efforts to de- Responsible livestream eastwest.ngo/cyber velop and advocate recommendations Behavior in for changes in national and corporate Cyberspace cyber policies. The groups’ 2017 accom- Created and plishments include the following: Ubiquitous supported the Encryption and Lawful Global Commission 3. Advocate Government Access on the Stability of Framed a set of balanced Cyberspace. Throughout 2017, EWI’s cyber staff, cyber fel- approaches to provide law lows and others in their international network enforcement access to advocated for increased security and stabil- plaintext while minimizing ity in cyberspace and for adoption of the risks to cybersecurity and proposals developed through our convening human rights. Cyber Norms and reframing. EWI staff appeared at over 50 public and private events, connecting with Systemic Risk and At the 2017 Munich Security Conference, over 2,500 people. Cyber Insurance EWI helped launch the Secretariat of the Examined the potential Global Commission on the Stability of for major losses from Cyberspace (GCSC). The Commission is Next Steps large-scale cyber a unique global body working to develop incidents and their effect proposals for norms and policy initiatives The robust work program for 2017 will on the insurance industry. to improve the stability and security of continue through 2018. The core activities cyberspace. Chaired by Marina Kaljurand, of the Global Cooperation in Cyberspace Estonia’s former foreign minister, and co- program will be its five breakthrough groups, chaired by former U.S. Secretary of Home- focused meetings designed to tackle specific land Security Michael Chertoff and Latha issues among major powers and its enduring Reddy, India’s former national security support of the GCSC. This effort will include: Increasing the adviser, 28 Commissioners bring govern- research on the relationship between sys- Global Availability mental, industry, technical and civil society temic cyber risk and cyber insurance; major and Use of Secure perspectives on cyberspace from north reports recommending balanced approach- ICT Products and and south, east and west. EWI co-directs es in the encryption debate and ways of Services the GCSC secretariat along with The Hague safely and securely connecting smart cities; Promoted EWI’s Centre for Strategic Studies. ongoing trilateral dialogue between China, Secure ICT Buyers India and the U.S. to build on the success of Guide and began A non-governmental body, the GCSC the 2017 meeting; acting as a trusted bridge work on trade complements other global initiatives such between Russia and the U.S. on cyber issues policy guidance as the work of the United Nations Group that remain critical to both; and a working that will promote of Governmental Experts. Its culminating roundtable to ensure the program is keeping free trade in secure achievement in 2017 was a “Call to Pro- one eye on the future. The GCSC will meet ICT products and tect the Public Core of the Internet.” This throughout the year to build support for its services. statement urges all stakeholders to avoid 2017 achievements, develop new proposals Secure, Resilient Cities any activity that “intentionally and sub- and continue to complement diplomatic and the Internet of Things stantially damages the general availability and corporate cyber norms initiatives. To Developed a security guide for or integrity” of the infrastructure (such as promote its goals, build additional support city managers who are building Internet routing, the domain name system, and encourage feedback, the cyber program “smart” cities. certificate and trust, and communications will shortly publish its third Action Agenda cables) that the world depends on to make describing its recent achievements and its the Internet work every day. plans for the 2018-2019 work cycle.

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Middle East and North Africa

EWI’s MENA program is credited with providing a platform and safe environment for experts from the region, the West, Russia, China and India to engage in confidential, complex and constructive dialogues on the multiple crises threatening the region and the globe.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi opened its doors to the public on November 11, drawing thousands of visitors as cosmopolitan as the United Arab Emirates itself, a symbol of the Gulf nation’s ambitions on the global stage.

20 21 Abu Malek, one of the survivors of a chemical attack Middle East in the Ghouta region of Damascus that took place in 2013, uses his crutches to walk along a street in the and North Africa Ghouta town of Ain Tarma, Syria on April 7.

A boy rides his bike past destroyed cars and houses in a neighborhood recently liberated by Iraqi security forces, on the western side of Mosul on March 19.

The Challenges EWI Action

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) The MENA program monitors and analyses region is undergoing historic, complex and evolving scenarios, and potential conflict rapid transformations and transitions. The triggers and dynamics that could emerge as a results are profound: violent geopolitical shifts, consequence of current national, regional and a reshaping of state-society relations, polariza- international policies and politics. EWI then tion, fragmentation and an ongoing contest for facilitates confidential meetings where political power and influence between the region’s main and social leaders, organizations, academ- protagonists. It is against this background, and ics and media professionals can engage in in the absence of a regional security struc- constructive dialogues, generate balanced ture—which could manage, prevent and resolve recommendations and innovate ways to defuse conflicts—that EWI’s work is rendered all the tensions and mitigate conflict. more valuable.

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Factions flags on display after east Mosul was liberated from Iranian navy ISIS by Iraqi Army conducts the Forces, Kurdish “Velayat-90” naval Peshmerga fighters wargames in the and Shia militia. Strait of Hormuz. Iran-Saudi Dialogue Iraq and its Neighbors Maritime Security Next Steps

Locked in an ever-escalating “Cold War,” the Iraq’s strained relations with the Gulf Coopera- Following the example of the 1972 agreement In 2018, EWI will continue to provide a platform Iranian-Saudi contest for influence and power tion Council (GCC) continue to undermine between the United States and the former for Track 2 dialogue between major regional is a major driver of conflict and sectarianism regional, international and developmental Soviet Union to prevent negative incidents at stakeholders and rivals to minimize further across the region, with both countries backing efforts to peace and stability. With the rise of sea between their ships and aircraft, EWI and tensions in key areas of competing interest. EWI militant groups and proxy forces in weak and jihadi threats, proxy agents and flaring sectar- Search for Common Ground aim to build on this will also focus more on undiscussed issues that fragile neighboring states. EWI, in partnership ian conflict, the need for dialogue is acute to exact same model to prevent an inadvertent have the potential of becoming catalysts for with Center for Applied Research in Partnership both further regional security cooperation and outbreak of hostilities from taking place, and geopolitical conflicts in the future, most promi- with the Orient (CARPO), convenes confiden- to avoid increased polarization and accidental enhance maritime security for countries of the nently, the negative effects of climate change tial, Track 2 meetings between former Iranian escalation. Furthermore, as Iraq’s reintegra- Gulf region including Saudi Arabia, Iran and the and the future of energy security. and Saudi politicians, media professionals, tion involves anti-ISIS efforts and regional Gulf States, as well as international powers, academics, columnists, think-tank representa- sectarian polarization, this project serves as an including the U.S., the UK, France, Russia, China EWI will also aim to capitalize on the geopolitical tives and influencers to capitalize on shared entry point to broader discussions on effective and India. This Track 2 dialogue brings together momentum generated by international and re- interests and work on finding practical ideas for regional security mechanisms. naval and security specialists from the above- gional efforts to improve relations between Iraq cooperation on common security, economic mentioned countries to develop norms and and its neighbors through initiation of discrete and environmental challenges. EWI and CARPO In partnership with The Century Foundation determine the factors required to develop and Track 1.5 and Track 2 conferences between also hold workshops that aim to deconstruct (TCF) and Gulf Research Center (GRC), EWI’s put into effect an incidents at sea document, key, influential Iraqi, regional and international mutual misconceptions, and curate innovative MENA program focuses on intraregional and engage Gulf countries and other nations stakeholders and experts. The overall objec- mechanisms to address negative and inflam- relations and supports current national and with navies in the region to endorse, support tive will be to lay the foundation for a new and matory rhetoric. international efforts to normalize Iraq’s ties and sign such a document. inclusive regional security regime focused on with its Gulf neighbors. Bringing together the stabilization and reconstruction of Iraq—po- participants from Iraq, the GCC and, at a later litically and economically—reducing regional stage, non-Arab countries including Turkey tensions and enhancing economic development and Iran, this dialogue provides an opportune and regional cooperation. forum to discuss Iran’s prospective interests in the region, and opening the possibility of more constructive engagement between Iran and Arab Gulf governments. 24 25 Our Programs

Afghanistan Reconnected Process

EWI provides a platform for businesses and governments to identify obstacles to regional trade and transit and formulate actionable recommendations to address them.

The first cargo train departs from China’s Jiangsu province bound for Afghanistan’s Hairatan, marking the start of rail connectivity between the two countries.

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Taliban Control in Afghanistan, by District (Source: FDD’s Long War Journal, Feb. 2018)

The Challenges

2017 saw an already fragile security situation in Afghanistan deteriorate further. Heavily present in large swathes of the Afghan countryside, the Taliban now control more land than they ever have since U.S. military invention in 2001. On top of this, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has continually warned that up to 20 terrorist groups operate in the country. In late May, the terrorist attacks, which occurred in the heart of Kabul’s heavily-secured Green Zone, suddenly translated this statistic into a somber reality for the international community. Furthermore, as international efforts against the Islamic State (IS) begin to drive the group out of Iraq and Taliban control (45) Syria, there are real concerns they may regroup Claimed by Taliban (24) and expand their presence in Afghanistan. The Trump administration’s decision to target IS Contested (117) fighters in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province Government control (212) using the largest non-nuclear bomb in the U.S.’s arsenal, coupled with continued U.S. anti-IS operations in the country throughout the latter half of 2017, exemplified the gravity of these When confronted with these challenges, it is Port; the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Paki- respected, neutral broker, EWI created a plat- concerns. easy to overlook signs of the progress that stan-500 (TAP-500) and Central Asia-South form to actively promote the mutual benefits has taken place under the stewardship of the Asia-1000 (CASA-1000) power projects; plans of economic cooperation in specific areas such Taken alongside endemic corruption and National Unity Government (NUG). Both Presi- for several multi-national railways; signing of as energy, infrastructure and investment. By worsening relations with its neighbor Pakistan, dent Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdul- agreements pertaining to the five-nation Lapis locating mutual areas of interest, the institute’s the current security situation in Afghanistan lah Abdullah have endeavored to implement Lazuli Corridor; and growing partnerships with Afghanistan Reconnected Process sought to cripples the country’s economy and persis- comprehensive reforms in the hope of making China are evidence of the advancement which bypass individual political disputes with the tently undermines the Afghan government’s Afghanistan a stable, viable and self-reliant is underway despite pervasive instability. aim of fostering an economic peace based on attempts to fashion a feasible, outward looking economy. Most notably, the development of increased regional connectivity. and cooperative economic vision. Moreover, infrastructure projects, which rely on the coop- the serious lack of economic opportunities in eration of regional neighbors, has been at the EWI Action To provide impetus to this ambitious objective, the country leads to the constant outflow of forefront of the NUG’s objective to reposition EWI has composed multiple policy recom- From 2012-2017, EWI’s Afghanistan Reconnect- migrants to neighboring countries and Europe, Afghanistan as a central trade and transit hub mendations with feasible, realistic means of ed Process strived to assist the country to fulfill exacerbating the country’s decades-long “brain in the heart of Asia. In this vein, the progress on implementation. Drawing on the institute’s vast its ambition to be a trade conduit linking East drain.” the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India network of contacts in the region, from both Natural Gas Pipeline (TAPI); Iran’s Chabahar and West Asia. Utilizing its unique position as a the public and private sector, EWI has been 28 29 Afghanistan Reconnected Process

able to locate specific avenues for bilateral conclusion to the Afghanistan Reconnected Fraidoun Haji and multilateral cooperation in fields related to Process by escalating EWI’s recommendations Bari arranges regional economic connectivity. from a Track 2 to a Track 1 level. a hand-woven carpet at Xinjiang As a conclusion to this work, 2017 saw EWI International successfully engage China in the Afghanistan Next Steps Grand Bazaar in Reconnected Process by hosting an international symposium in Beijing. Along with repre- Positively engaging a rising superpower like Urumqi, China sentatives from several Chinese ministries, the China in the economic future of Afghani- on May 2. He Freshly painted event was notable for bringing together several stan and escalation to the RECCA-VII forum has run a carpet houses on a delegates from EWI’s previous advocacy mis- presented a satisfying conclusion to the business in China 2012-2017 Afghanistan Reconnected Process. hillside in Kabul on sions to Iran, India and Pakistan. Private and for 11 years, buying In 2018, EWI will seek to branch out into new May 11. The Kabul public-sector delegates from across the entire goods from his region convened to discuss possibilities for areas of thematic focus in Central and South city administration Asia and explore issues related to its previ- Afghan hometown. started a project to cooperation within China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). EWI’s work in economic ous work. The Regional Security Initiative will improve the mood cooperation also includes its participation in develop new initiatives within a broader South of its citizens, and the Regional Economic Cooperation Confer- Asian context, based on the understanding is having 2,000 ence on Afghanistan (RECCA) process, its that Afghanistan’s future is holistically con- clay houses presentation at the RECCA Academic Forum in nected to the current security complex in the colorfully painted. October and its attendance at the RECCA-VII region. As the government of Afghanistan piv- ministerial meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmeni- ots its focus to strengthening its relations with stan in November. EWI’s recommendations its neighbors, EWI will look to engage relevant presented at the RECCA Academic Forum were stakeholders in regional dialogues on pressing reflected in the report launched by the Ministry issues, such as transboundary water-sharing, of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan at the RECCA- environmental protection and extremism and VII ministerial meeting, representing a fitting counter-radicalization. 30 31 Our Programs

Russia and United States

EWI has been rebuilding strategic trust between Russia and the United States, seeking to broaden the scope of cooperation between the two former Cold War rivals.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg on July 7.

32 33 Russia and United States

Former Afghan Taliban fighters carry their weapons before handing them over as part of a government peace and reconciliation process at a ceremony in Jalalabad. The Challenges EWI Action for the first meeting in Moscow to assess the significantly in the short-term. Ongoing inves- Money changers state of security in Afghanistan and the various tigations into campaign collusion and Russian in the bazaar of Following Donald Trump’s election in 2016, In 2017, the RUS program focused its efforts on dimensions of counterterrorism challenges in elections interference in the United States will Mazar-I-Sharif, many anticipated a marked improvement in promoting U.S.-Russia cooperation in Afghani- the country and region. Participants discussed, continue to exacerbate the impasse. Russia’s Afghanistan. the U.S.-Russia relationship. As the events of stan as an area of significant common inter- among other matters, the threats posed by the 2018 presidential elections will also raise ques- 2017 make clear, however, mistrust and dis- est. The Joint U.S.-Russia Working Group on Islamic State and the Taliban to Afghanistan, tions as to how this new political cycle might agreement between the two countries remain Afghan Narcotrafficking successfully sustained the efficacy of U.S. strategy in the country and impact the country’s domestic and foreign deeply entrenched. dialogue on Afghanistan’s illicit drug trade at a prospects for the Afghan reconciliation process. policy going forward. time when bilateral cooperative engagement U.S. and Russian experts also had an opportu- Allegations of Russia’s interference in the 2016 on this issue had all but ceased at the official nity to consult with officials from the Ministry Despite the widening bilateral rift, Russia will U.S. presidential election dominated national level. The Working Group formally concluded of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation on remain a key priority for EWI. The Joint U.S.- headlines, prompting the creation of con- this year with the publication of the final these topics. Russia Working Group on Counterterrorism in gressional investigative committees and the two consensus-based reports in the series: Afghanistan will help fill the void in disrupted imposition of additional sanctions on Russia. Afghan Narcotrafficking: Illicit Financial Flows Leveraging its reputation as a trusted conve- governmental challenges by providing a forum Escalating diplomatic tit for tat and reciprocal and Afghan Narcotrafficking: A Joint Policy ner, EWI continued to forge new connections for constructive cooperation. To that end, Work- restrictions imposed on media outlets of both Assessment. Both reports were disseminated with policymakers and influencers in U.S. and ing Group experts will continue assessing this countries further fueled tensions. widely in the U.S. and Russian policymaking Russian governments, multilateral organiza- critical threat at plenary sessions in Washing- and expert communities, as well as to officials tions and other sectors. EWI also established an ton, D.C. and Brussels and interim workshops in In this particularly fractious climate, EWI’s in key stakeholder countries and in relevant institutional partnership with the Russia Matters EWI’s New York and Moscow offices. Russia and United States (RUS) program international and regional organizations. project of Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer continues to bridge the divide by facilitating Center for Science and International Affairs, In 2018, EWI will also continue to develop dialogue, rebuilding trust and delivering policy Building on the successful foundations of which will provide opportunities for thought and expand its networks in U.S. and Russian impact on critical issues affecting the bilateral the Afghan narcotrafficking project, EWI also leadership and collaboration in the year ahead. policymaking communities. It will aim to gener- relationship. established a new Joint U.S.-Russia Working ate positive momentum by engaging media Group on Counterterrorism in Afghanistan with Next Steps and business leaders to address the enduring the generous support of Carnegie Corpora- mistrust and misperceptions in the U.S.-Russia bilateral relationship. tion of New York. From October 30-31, U.S. and Given the politics and policies of each country, Russian technical and policy experts convened U.S.-Russia relations are unlikely to improve 34 35 Our Programs

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watches the launch of a Hwasong-12 missile in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 16.

Asia-Pacific

The institute engages with political, military and academic leaders across the region, facilitating highly constructive official and semi-official dialogues between China, the United States and other key Asia-Pacific nations.

36 37 Asia-Pacific

Clockwise from left: Imagery of the Korean Peninsula at night, showing that North Korea is in almost complete darkness due to a lack of electricity, with the one bright spot being Pyongyang; President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the 19th Party Congress, October 18; President Donald Trump shakes hands with an opera performer at the Forbidden City, November 8; North Korean soldiers march during a parade for the “Day of the Sun” festival in Pyongyang, April 15.

The Challenges

The year 2017 was rife with challenges to regional security in the Asia-Pacific, foremost, the rapidly intensifying tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Political transitions also injected uncertainty into the region. Some governing parties renewed their mandates, while others opted for a new direction entirely. In October, the Communist Party of China’s (CPC) 19th Na- tional Congress cemented President Xi Jinping’s political status and laid out the CPC’s plans for China’s future development. Likewise, Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), headed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, renewed its governing mandate through snap elections.

In contrast, the ouster of South Korean President Park Geun-hye and the election of President Moon Jae-in represented a sharp change in South Korean politics. In the United States, the Trump administration’s first year in office gave rise to non-traditional rhetoric and departures from past administrations’ foreign policies. Striving to combat these uncertainties, EWI’s Asia-Pacific (AP) program has continued to leverage its reputation as an honest broker, bringing together key stakeholders for constructive dialogue.

38 39 U.S.-China Sanya Initiative Asia-Pacific The AP program held two smaller- scale meetings bringing together Other Engagement retired U.S. and Chinese flag officers. EWI Action The first meeting, held in May in Jilin, Throughout 2017, EWI initiated a range of China, focused on developments on the programmatic activities and media ap- In 2017, the AP program convened two new initiatives, Korean Peninsula and mitigating the pearances that addressed North Korea’s expanding EWI’s substantive and geographic reach. risk of miscalculation between Beijing possession of nuclear weapons. EWI not only and Washington. The second meeting, U.S.-Japan co-sponsored major events in Seoul and The three flagship U.S.-China dialogues enhanced the convened in December in Beijing, Military-to-Military Dialogue Washington, but also served as a conduit platform for candid exchanges. Each dialogue engaged new produced tangible policy proposals for The inaugural meeting in Honolulu of negotiations among major players at the participants from the United States and China. tackling the North Korea nuclear and facilitated exchanges among retired highest levels on peace and lasting security missile crisis and enhancing bilateral flag officers from the Japanese and U.S. on the Korean Peninsula. cooperation on regional counterterrorism. militaries on issues of critical concern to Participants conveyed these policy both countries. Participants discussed The AP program released a new report “Al- recommendations to the highest levels of security challenges in air, maritime and ternative” Strategic Perceptions in U.S.-Chi- leadership in Washington and Beijing. cyberspace and opportunities to enhance na Relations, revealing differing U.S.-Chinese Dialogue on U.S.-China cooperation among the militaries of strategic perceptions on key issues challeng- Infrastructure Cooperation (I2I) Japan, the United States, China and the ing bilateral relations. These stark contrasts In March, EWI hosted the first-ever Republic of Korea. This new initiative often impact official policy, fueling mistrust conference in Beijing on prospects integrated additional perspectives from and mutual, strategic suspicion. By expos- for U.S.-China infrastructure the Asia-Pacific region into EWI’s Track 2 ing these diverging views, this report’s direct cooperation. The U.S. delegation, dialogue processes. and concise analysis creates the foundation comprised of investment and for more honest, constructive and mutually infrastructure experts, met with beneficial dialogues. Chinese counterparts from both the public and private sectors to develop proposals for Chinese Next Steps investment in U.S. infrastructure projects, U.S.-China infrastructure In 2018, EWI will initiate a new series of cooperation in third-party markets roundtables that will convene public and and on infrastructure of the future. private stakeholders on U.S.-China strategic and trade relations, as well as Southeast Asia and South Asia business ties with the United States. The seminars will develop innovative ideas and solutions, enhance communica- tion among disparate parties and anticipate new challenges and solutions. From these discussions, EWI will generate policy briefs to U.S.-China Political Party Leaders impact long-term U.S. strategic and eco- Dialogue (P2P) nomic planning in the Asia-Pacific region. U.S.-China High-Level The timing of the 10th P2P was especially Security Dialogue (HLSD) propitious, shortly following China’s 19th The AP program will advance its dialogue The AP program convened the 11th processes by: Party Congress and President Trump’s first HLSD in June. U.S. and Chinese visit to Asia. U.S. Democratic and Republican academics, former and current > Bringing together a delegation of retired Party leaders, senior CPC officials and military and government officials global business leaders engaged in frank U.S. four-star generals and admirals to and business leaders engaged in a engage with their Chinese counterparts to discussions on domestic governance, series of discussions on the impact foreign policy issues and the U.S.-China commemorate the tenth anniversary of the of domestic factors on U.S.-China U.S.-China Sanya Initiative; commercial and trade relationship. P2P relations, the North Korea nuclear participants also participated in the “CPC in > Convening the eleventh round of the U.S.- crisis as well as trade and economic China Political Party Leaders Dialogue in the Dialogue with World Political Parties High- issues. U.S. delegates met with Level Meeting,” enhancing opportunities for United States, which will directly follow U.S. officials at the embassy of the midterm elections and will diversify dialogue exchange with top Chinese leadership, as Republic of Korea in Beijing to enrich well as delegates from over 120 countries. participants and corporate engagement; and understanding of security issues > Holding the second and third rounds of on the Korean Peninsula—marking the U.S.-Japan Military-to-Military Dialogue, the first inclusion of third-party seeking to expand future participation by perspectives in the HLSD process. other Asia-Pacific countries. 40 41 EastWest Supporters Thank You!

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44 45 2 3 (1) Tony Parker and President Xi Jingping; (2) Cameron Munter and Foreign Minister Wang Yi; (3) General 1 (ret.) Kiyofumi Iwata (left) and Gen. (ret) T. Michael Moseley ; (4) Gov. Martin O’Malley, Gov. Alphonso Jackson, 4 5 Yang Jiechi and Guo Yezhou; (5) Admiral (ret) William A. Owens; (6) Inaugural “U.S.-Japan Military Dialogue” in Honolulu; (7) Delegates at the 10th U.S.-China Political Party Leaders Dialogue; (8) 11th U.S.-China High-Level The Year 6 7 8 Security Dialogue in Beijing. in Pictures EWI is a unique institution and does immense good in the world. The U.S.- China High-Level Political Party Leaders Dialogue (P2P) is just one example of the direct impact that this organization has on enhancing mutual understanding and diminishing the chances of miscalculation among U.S. and Chinese senior officials, representing all political parties. — Tony Parker, Treasurer, Republican National Committee

Serving as an EWI delegate for the 10th P2P Dialogue was a valuable opportunity for me to share in the discussion on the importance of pursuing dialogue and mutual understanding between China and the United States. — Alphonso Jackson, 13th U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

The EWI P2P Dialogue promotes open, candid discussions and long-term governmental partnership opportunities. This process is unprecedented and is a great service to our country and our long- term strategic interests. — Governor Bob Holden, Chairman of the Midwest-U.S. China Association and 53rd Governor of Missouri

EWI’s sponsorship of the P2P Dialogue adds an invaluable dimension to the critical challenge of promoting understanding, managing differences and facilitating cooperation, where possible, in the most consequential bilateral relationship of the 21st century. — Jim Steinberg, Professor, Syracuse University and former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State 46 47 (1) Haifa Al Kaylani and F. Francis Najafi; (2) Ross Perot, Jr.; (3) Dr. Anousheh Ansari; (4) Dean Kamen; (5) Karen Linehan 3 1 2 4 Mroz and Addison Fischer; (6) Edward F. and Penny Glassmeyer; Janice and Matt Bross; (7) Dr. Anousheh Ansari and Betty Liu delivering keynote discussion at the 2017 Awards Gala; (8) Jasbeena and Ralph Layman (9) Kevin Taweel; (10) MTBC 5 6 8 9 10 The Year 7 representatives at the 2017 Awards Gala; (11) David Webb, Astrid Marten, Gen. (ret) T. Michael Moseley and Ross Perot, Jr.; (12) 11 12 13 Ralph Isham (second from left) and guests at the 2017 Awards Gala; (13) Dr. Hu Yuandong. in Pictures

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