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July 2013
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31 Jul 2013
Political Warfare
The United States currently lacks the capabilities needed to win ‘hearts and minds’ in places such as the Middle East, or so argues Max Boot. Consequently, it’s time for Washington to redouble its efforts and call this requirement by its rightful name – political warfare. More on «Political Warfare» -
22 Jul 2013
US Rebalancing Asia, Not Containing China
Cooperation or conflict – which option will the US and China pursue as the 21st century unfolds? When it comes to this familiar question, Robert Manning has no doubt – by focusing on economic interdependence and their common vulnerabilities, the two countries can opt for mutual reassurance rather than distrust. More on «US Rebalancing Asia, Not Containing China» -
1 Jul 2013
Recalibrating American Grand Strategy: Softening US Policies Toward Iran In Order to Contain China
How might the US cope with China in an era of government austerity? Think grand strategically, says Samir Tata. Instead of fretting about how to cope with anti-access/area denial strategies in the Indian Ocean, Washington must first do something more substantial – i.e., boost its ties with India, Indonesia and Iran. More on «Recalibrating American Grand Strategy: Softening US Policies Toward Iran In Order to Contain China»
May 2013
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31 May 2013
The U.S. Must Re-evaluate its Foreign Policy in Latin America
Relations between the US and Latin America have always experienced their ups and downs, writes Liza Torres Alvarado. She also believes that a number of shared security concerns – such as transnational crime and drug trafficking – may yet form the basis for an equitable and enduring regional partnership. More on «The U.S. Must Re-evaluate its Foreign Policy in Latin America »
March 2013
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6 Mar 2013
Whither the New Silk Road and US Central Asia Policy?
The United States’ anticipated withdrawal from Afghanistan is likely to be accompanied by a sea change in its Central Asia policies. Today, we offer two perspectives on how Washington’s presence in the region may evolve after 2014. More on «Whither the New Silk Road and US Central Asia Policy?»
February 2013
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11 Feb 2013
Japan and the US Pivot to the Asia-Pacific
Japan’s so-called military normalization has raised eyebrows throughout the Asia-Pacific region. According to Matteo Dian, however, these developments do not reflect a more independent and assertive Japan. If anything, they illustrate a loss of Japanese bargaining power with the US. More on «Japan and the US Pivot to the Asia-Pacific»
January 2013
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28 Jan 2013
Contested Commons: the Future of American Power in A Multipolar World
The US has been the primary guarantor of open access to the global commons since 1945. However, an increasingly multipolar world full of asymmetric military threats means that safeguarding the commons must become more institutional and multilateral, or so argue our partners at the CNAS. More on «Contested Commons: the Future of American Power in A Multipolar World » -
22 Jan 2013
"A Moment of Opportunity" in the Middle East and North Africa
In this address, Barack Obama explains how his government plans to adapt to the changes that have occurred across the Middle East as a result of the Arab Spring. More on «"A Moment of Opportunity" in the Middle East and North Africa» -
21 Jan 2013
An Alliance the World Can Count On
In this joint op-ed, Barack Obama and David Cameron emphasize the importance of relations between the United States and United Kingdom. Ties between Washington and London, they argue, are bound by a shared history, traditions and values. More on «An Alliance the World Can Count On» -
21 Jan 2013
US and Europe: Current Issues
This Congressional Research Service paper argues that the United States and Europe have a number of shared interests that necessitate a proactive transatlantic partnership. More on «US and Europe: Current Issues»
