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July 2013

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»
15 Jul 2013
As Son Takes Over in Qatar, Little Chance of New Policies
Last month, Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani announced that he would be abdicating his throne to his son. According to Linda Khatib, the country’s enduring strategic interests and the new Sheikh's domestic preoccupations mean that Doha’s foreign policy will not shift significantly. More on «As Son Takes Over in Qatar, Little Chance of New Policies »
12 Jul 2013
Chad, Once Forgotten by the UN, is Back, Front and Center
The intervention in Mali and several other events have altered the political and strategic landscapes of the Sahel and Sahara regions. According to the IPI's Arthur Boutellis, these changes have now created an opportunity for Chad to emerge as a more powerful regional and international actor. More on «Chad, Once Forgotten by the UN, is Back, Front and Center»
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»

June 2013

18 Jun 2013
Morsi's Un-Revolutionary Foreign Policy
The international community braced itself for major changes in Egypt's foreign policy after the Muslim Brotherhood assumed power. The reality, writes Ahmed Morsy, is that the new government has made only minor adjustments to the policy and generally maintained Egypt's existing bilateral relationships. More on «Morsi's Un-Revolutionary Foreign Policy»
12 Jun 2013
Armenia Looks West, Tries To Loosen Moscow's Grip
Will Armenia sign up to the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Union this coming November? Robert Coalson believes it will and that it marks yet another attempt by Yerevan to rebalance its ties with Russia. More on «Armenia Looks West, Tries To Loosen Moscow's Grip»
10 Jun 2013
Italy's Political Crisis
Italy’s most recent elections left the impression that it is a politically divided and seemingly ungovernable country. That may seem like a familiar tale, argues Roberto Mastroianni, but the election results actually reflect a 20-year transformation in Italian politics and a new capacity to export instability. More on «Italy's Political Crisis»
5 Jun 2013
Filipino Muslim Rebels Take Tentative Steps Towards Governance
IRIN reports that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) recently backed a candidate running in local elections. This and a host of other confidence-building measures that the MILF has recently performed seem to suggest that the rebels are opting for dialogue with Manila over the use of violence. More on «Filipino Muslim Rebels Take Tentative Steps Towards Governance»

May 2013

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 »

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