Information on "Defense Alliances" and "Asia"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Planning the Unthinkable War: "AirSea Battle" and its Implications for Australia
Author: Benjamin Schreer
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This study looks at the US 'Air-Sea Battle' operational concept and its implications for Australia. More on «Planning the Unthinkable War: "AirSea Battle" and its Implications for Australia »
February 2013
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26 Feb 2013
South Korea’s Strengthened Deterrence Against Nuclear North
Author: Richard Seok-ho Kang
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This article analyzes South Korea's defensive strategy and deterrence options against North Korean nuclear threat. More on «South Korea’s Strengthened Deterrence Against Nuclear North»
January 2013
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2013
NATO in the ‘New’ MENA Region
Author: Erik Reichborn-Kjennerud
Publisher: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
NATO has generally not had a strong presence in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, in spite of the region's importance to much of NATO's membership. More on «NATO in the ‘New’ MENA Region»
December 2012
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4 Dec 2012
Obama in Thailand: Charting a New Course for the Alliance?
Author: Catharin Dalpino
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This policy brief discusses US President Barack Obama's trip to Thailand in November 2012, where he attended the East Asia Summit. More on «Obama in Thailand: Charting a New Course for the Alliance?» -
4 Dec 2012
After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China
Author: Sasiwan Chingchit
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This policy brief discusses developments in the US-Thailand relationship, with a particular focus on the adoption of a new joint vision statement for the Thai-US Defense Alliance. More on «After Obama's Visit: The US-Thailand Alliance and China»
September 2012
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25 Sep 2012
A Gilded Alliance: Global Korea’s G-20/Yeonpyeong Moment Revisited
Author: Heajeong Lee
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This policy brief discusses the relations between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States. More on «A Gilded Alliance: Global Korea’s G-20/Yeonpyeong Moment Revisited»
August 2012
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3 Aug 2012
The US Military Presence in Okinawa and the Futenma Base Controversy
Author: Emma Chanlett-Avery, Ian E Rinehart
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the status of the base relocation agreement as well as the strategic, historic and political context for the US military presence in Okinawa. More on «The US Military Presence in Okinawa and the Futenma Base Controversy»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
How Does the Democratic Party of Japan Affect Security Policy?
Publisher: Center on Contemporary Conflict (CCC)
This paper sheds light on the impact of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) on the country’s security policy. More on «How Does the Democratic Party of Japan Affect Security Policy?»
June 2012
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26 Jun 2012
Future Challenges in the US-Philippines Alliance
Author: Renato Cruz De Castro
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
In this policy brief, the author asserts that the Philippines need US technical, material, and financial assistance to develop the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)’s capabilities for maritime surveillance and patrols. More on «Future Challenges in the US-Philippines Alliance» -
Jun 2012
Navigating a Sea of Troubles
Author: Thomas U Berger
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This essay provides a brief overview of the development of the principal maritime disputes in East Asia. More on «Navigating a Sea of Troubles»
