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24 Jul 2013
Tough Job Ahead for Under-Resourced Afghan Forces
Last month, Afghan forces formally took over the lead responsibility to provide security within their own borders. But are they truly ready to do so? According to Abdol Wahed Faramarz, serious doubts remain over whether they are up to the task. More on «Tough Job Ahead for Under-Resourced Afghan Forces»
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»

17 Jun 2013
Trading Off Sovereignty: The Outcome of Belarus’s Integration with Russia in the Security and Defence Field
Belarus has relied upon Russia for economic assistance and security guarantees since the breakup of the Soviet Union. The trade-off, argues Anaïs Marin, is that close but fractious ties with Moscow brings the country's sovereignty into question. More on «Trading Off Sovereignty: The Outcome of Belarus’s Integration with Russia in the Security and Defence Field»
13 Jun 2013
Moscow Open for Dialogue on European Security Issues
The recent European Security Conference in Moscow confirmed that Russia and NATO remain poles apart on ballistic missile defenses and conventional forces. But it's not all bad news, notes Richard Weitz. Both sides still see counterterrorism as an ideal way to promote deeper Russia-NATO cooperation. More on «Moscow Open for Dialogue on European Security Issues»

28 May 2013
Lifting the Shroud on China's Defense Spending: Trends, Drivers, and Implications
China recently announced another multibillion dollar increase to its defense budget. Today, Andrew Erickson and Adam Liff try to place Beijing's increased defense spending within the wider context of its strategic aims, priorities, and military ambitions. More on «Lifting the Shroud on China's Defense Spending: Trends, Drivers, and Implications»
14 May 2013
The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma
Both the US's pivot to Asia and China's growing military power are complicating Indonesia's strategic calculus, writes Ristian Artiando Supriyanto. Today, he outlines three ways Jakarta might balance its ties with Beijing and Washington more effectively, and therefore safeguard its territorial waters. More on «The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia's Maritime Dilemma»

29 Apr 2013
Obama-Park Summit a Critical Opportunity for the US-Korea Alliance
According to Scott Harold, the Obama administration should treat the upcoming US-ROK summit in Washington as a state visit. Not only would it send a much needed signal to North Korea, it would also boost President Park’s ability to implement any policy agreements that come about. More on «Obama-Park Summit a Critical Opportunity for the US-Korea Alliance»
8 Apr 2013
The Failure of America's Hit and Run Military
On the 10th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq, Henry Carey considers the long-term consequences of Washington’s ‘hit and run’ approach to military interventions. His look at both the Iraq and Afghanistan invasions makes for grim reading, both for America’s policymakers and its citizens. More on «The Failure of America's Hit and Run Military»
4 Apr 2013
Georgia's Armed Forces: Army of the All or Army of the Few?
While Georgia's politicians believe that reforming the country's armed forces is essential, they remain divided over what roles civilians should play in national defense. Today, Eugene Kogan outlines the issues surrounding Tbilisi’s military reforms and what Russia thinks about them. More on «Georgia's Armed Forces: Army of the All or Army of the Few?»

21 Mar 2013
NATO, Uzbekistan and the ISAF Withdrawal
The precarious security situation in Pakistan has prompted NATO to look to Uzbekistan as an alternative transportation route for its planned withdrawal from Afghanistan. Yet, as Sonia Rothwell reveals, many member-states remain uncomfortable working with a regime that has a poor human rights record. More on «NATO, Uzbekistan and the ISAF Withdrawal»

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