May 2013
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North America: Issues in Focus
Following last week’s discussion on North America’s changing context and dynamics, this week we explore how the United States’ and Mexico’s grand strategies may develop over the next few years. We also examine the potential security implications of organized criminal violence, the US-Canadian divide over the Arctic, and North America’s burgeoning natural gas ‘revolution’. More on «North America: Issues in Focus» -
North America: Changing Contexts and Evolving Dynamics
While the US’ geopolitical dominance of North America remains unchallenged, closer economic integration continues to change its character. Some of these changes, such as greater cyber integration, may add to the region’s vulnerabilities, while others, such as cross-border public exchanges, are just a fact of life. More on «North America: Changing Contexts and Evolving Dynamics»
January 2013
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American Foreign Policy Today
Whether American power is in decline or not, some regions will remain more important than others for American foreign policy. As the primary documents themselves illustrate, the Asia ‘pivot’ will see increased attention to East and South Asia vis-a-vis areas like Europe and the Middle East. More on «American Foreign Policy Today» -
Perspectives on American Power
Amid talk of American ‘decline’ and the arrival of a ‘post-American world’ many believe that the US will struggle to maintain its influence in a multipolar international system. But what do the world’s leading strategic thinkers have to say about the future of American power? More on «Perspectives on American Power»
April 2012
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Integrating North America?
Will North America pursue an agenda of integration to help minimize injustice and insecurity across the continent? Or will obstacles like separatist movements and the drug trade continue to undermine these efforts? More on «Integrating North America?»
