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Book Review Roundtable: The Other Great Game in Asia
1. Introduction: Bringing Korea Back into the “Great Game” for Asia Jaehan Park In the 19th century, Britain and Russia competed for lands, markets, and influence across the vast rim of Eurasia. In the second half of the century, the Trans-Caspia — what is today Central Asia — became the focal point as this region could potentially serve as an access route to the crown jewel of the British Empire, India.
How to Lose the Nuclear Game in the Middle East
Amid a devastating pandemic that has killed more than two and a half million people globally, forced families apart, and upended the global economy, it is no surprise that Iran’s nuclear program isn’t dominating public discourse. Yet a collective failure to reckon with its dangers—and, more pressingly, of a deal that fails to permanently prevent Iran from obtaining the bomb—could have disastrous ramifications years down the line.
Why the Air Force Worries About Long-Term Commitment Missile Plans
The Air Force is planning to operate its newly emerging Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for decades well into the 2080s, with the understanding that technological advances and threat circumstances are likely to evolve substantially in coming years, requiring needed adaptations to the weapons system.
Why it’s a bad idea to close US consulates in Russia – Responsible Statecraft
On January 23, massive demonstrations broke out across Russia, protesting the arrest of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Russian authorities detained Navalny upon his return from Germany, where he spent five months recovering from a near-fatal poisoning. Outside Moscow, the largest protests erupted in the Russian Far East, where demonstrators fought back, braving frigid temperatures and beatings.
Self-Delusion and Forgetting History in Afghanistan
By Paul Behringer & Nathaniel Moir December 17, 2019 By Paul Behringer & Nathaniel Moir December 17, 2019 On December 9, the Washington Post released a six-part investigative report dubbed the “The Afghanistan Papers.” The articles were meant to evoke the infamous Pentagon Papers, which showed that the U.S. government, across multiple administrations, lied to the American people about progress in Vietnam.
What History Tells about the Trump-Kim Summit in Hanoi
Paul Behringer Security, Asia Donald Trump seems unbound by establishment thinking in Washington and could strike a deal that runs counter even to his hawkish national security advisor. What History Tells about the Trump-Kim Summit in Hanoi On February 27, 2019, President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will hold their second summit in Hanoi. Their meeting represents the best chance in over two decades to resolve outstanding issues between North Korea and the United States.
What History Tells about the Trump-Kim Summit in Hanoi
On February 27, 2019, President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will hold their second summit in Hanoi. Their meeting represents the best chance in over two decades to resolve outstanding issues between North Korea and the United States. Historically speaking, there are real differences from past negotiations, which could lead to a positive outcome.
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