Special Features
April 2013
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10 Apr 2013
The United States and the RMA Today
How much has the United States embraced the late-20th century Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA)? And how might this particular RMA impact the conduct of war over the coming decades? In attempting to answer these questions, Barry Watts offers a sho... More on «The United States and the RMA Today» -
9 Apr 2013
Harmony & Chaos: The Principles of China’s Unrestricted Warfare
Like other military experts, Carson Thomas Checketts believes that Qiao Liang’s and Wang Xiangsui’s “Unrestricted Warfare” helps explain how Beijing views ‘combat’ in the 21st century. More on «Harmony & Chaos: The Principles of China’s Unrestricted Warfare » -
8 Apr 2013
Our Most Recent Revolution in Military Affairs – A Thumbnail Historical Sketch
The current RMA is no spring chicken, argues the ISN’s Peter Faber. More on «Our Most Recent Revolution in Military Affairs – A Thumbnail Historical Sketch» -
5 Apr 2013
A Nuclear Iran: The Spur to a Regional Arms Race?
After describing Tehran’s strategic rationale for developing a nuclear program and assessing its ability to bring it to fruition, Amos Yadlin and Avner Golov then explore one of the many alarming scenarios that could result from a nuclear capable Ira... More on «A Nuclear Iran: The Spur to a Regional Arms Race?» -
4 Apr 2013
Arguments for a Nuclear Iran?
Is an Iran with nuclear weapons acceptable or even a potential good? To answer this question, Emily Landau takes Kenneth Waltz’s notorious argument that nuclear weapons may enhance security and applies it to the Middle East. More on «Arguments for a Nuclear Iran?» -
3 Apr 2013
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry and the Future of Middle East Security
Is Saudi Arabia synonymous with status quo’ism and Iran with revolution? According to W. More on «The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry and the Future of Middle East Security» -
2 Apr 2013
Iran's Regional Quagmire
Marlène Laruelle believes Iran’s regional status has been compromised by the Arab Spring, ongoing civil unrest in Syria and continued tensions over its nuclear program. More on «Iran's Regional Quagmire» -
1 Apr 2013
Iran’s Internal Politics
Is the complex political system that Ayatollah Khomeini bequeathed to Iran in turmoil? The Atlantic Council’s Barbara Slavin and Yasim Alem believe so. More on «Iran’s Internal Politics»
March 2013
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29 Mar 2013
Israel-Palestine: Beyond the Status Quo?
Today we present two perspectives on the future trajectory of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. More on «Israel-Palestine: Beyond the Status Quo?» -
28 Mar 2013
The Future of Israel-Palestine
Is the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on its deathbed? Before you get too enthused about the one-state alternative, Khalil Shikaki warns, remember that it will be difficult to reverse and no one stands to benefit from it in th... More on «The Future of Israel-Palestine»
