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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»

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 »

24 Sep 2012
Internal Conflicts and Defense Planning
Of the 27 ongoing conflicts in the world today, only 1 qualifies as a traditional interstate war. While most of the others seem to pit existing governments against non-state actors, Derek Reverson urges us to remember the role that external governments continue to play in supporting intra-state conflict. More on «Internal Conflicts and Defense Planning»

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»

11 May 2012
Why Germany Is Not Becoming Europe's Hegemon
Germany's expanded influence in Europe shows little signs of fueling an appetite for a more aggressive and strategic leadership approach. More on «Why Germany Is Not Becoming Europe's Hegemon»

27 Feb 2012
Japan and India: Making Up for Lost Time
India and Japan have had their historical ups and downs as ideology and technology prevented them seeing eye to eye. Now, wariness of China and common interests in the Asia-Pacific region are bringing Japan and India together. More on «Japan and India: Making Up for Lost Time»