Information on "International Relations" and "North America"
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» -
10 Jul 2013
US and China: The Fight for Latin America
According to Robert Valencia, China is vying for greater economic influence in Latin America, to include possibly constructing and operating an alternative ‘Panama Canal’ through Nicaragua. One unanticipated consequence of this burgeoning US-China rivalry, Valencia observes, is that it might push Latin American countries closer together. More on «US and China: The Fight for Latin America»
March 2013
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20 Mar 2013
Our Arctic Strategy Deficit
William Edwards believes that the United States is ill-prepared to defend its strategic interests in the Arctic. To overcome this problem, he recommends that Washington concentrates its energies on crafting a workable Arctic treaty with other legitimate powers in the region. More on «Our Arctic Strategy Deficit»
February 2013
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28 Feb 2013
Russia-US Relations under Obama: Round 2
Many commentators believe that the Obama administration has failed to 'reset' its ties with Moscow. Richard Weitz may agree, but he also reminds us that Russia and the US continue to share a number of interests together. They make cooperating with each other an imperative rather than an option. More on «Russia-US Relations under Obama: Round 2» -
26 Feb 2013
U.S.-Iran Relations: In Diplomacy We Trust
Tracy Lee believes that the reelection of Barack Obama may help to ease tensions between the United States and Iran. What she does not expect to change, however, is Washington’s tough diplomatic stance over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program. More on «U.S.-Iran Relations: In Diplomacy We Trust» -
11 Feb 2013
The US-China Agenda for Obama’s Second Term
Over the last four years the Obama administration's relationship with China was often tense and riddled with distrust. The EastWest Institute's Jacqueline McLaren Miller and Piin-Fen Kok wonder whether the ties between these two powers will actually improve anytime soon. More on «The US-China Agenda for Obama’s Second Term»
January 2013
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16 Jan 2013
Time for Strategic Learning
America does not seem to have enough leaders with strategic mindsets and the ability to think long-term, or so argues Harlan Ullman. This absence of a "brain-based approach to strategy," however, is structural in nature. It is attributable to the way the American political system is set up. More on «Time for Strategic Learning »
December 2012
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18 Dec 2012
After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China
While the US's 'pivot' towards Asia has been well-received by most of its allies in Asia, the response from Thailand has been less than enthusiastic. According to Sasiwan Chingchit, the deep political divisions within Thai society and the success of China's diplomatic efforts are two reasons why. More on «After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China»
November 2012
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16 Nov 2012
US-India Cyber Diplomacy: A Waiting Game
Given India's diplomatic and economic ties with Russia and China, it is perhaps unsurprising that New Delhi is hesitant about developing a cyber-security alliance with the United States. Franz-Stefan Gady analyzes the internal and external factors that continue to hamper India's cyber-diplomatic relations with the West. More on «US-India Cyber Diplomacy: A Waiting Game»
July 2012
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11 Jul 2012
Every Nation For Itself
The commitment to global leadership by key international players may be eroding due to a growing lack of will, resources and durable alliances. More on «Every Nation For Itself»
