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Ted Gover

  • Director, Tribal Administration Program, Claremont Graduate University,
Huntington Beach
Covers:  U.S. politics, foreign policy and national security

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Deterring China

Deterring China

The Statesman (India) — While parts of the first three needed coronavirus stimulus packages unfortunately included unnecessary public spending for vested interests and pet projects, the equally important Phases 4 and 5 of the coronavirus relief stimulus packages must include a multi-year commitment to rearm America in key areas where the US is currently deficient in deterring a rising China.

Value of alliance

Value of alliance

The Korea Times (Korea) — Washington and Seoul's contentious multi-round talks on a new agreement for splitting the cost of keeping 28,500 U.S. troops in South Korea have led to unnecessary tensions between the two allies.

Afghan withdrawal-deal fallacy: The US cannot wish away terrorism

Afghan withdrawal-deal fallacy: The US cannot wish away terrorism

Jerusalem Post — The misguided Afghan withdrawal deal struck by Washington and the Taliban in Doha, Qatar, on February 29 reflects the failure of Washington to explain to the American public the case for maintaining a military footprint in Afghanistan.

As non-Jews, it's our job to combat anti-Semitism

As non-Jews, it's our job to combat anti-Semitism

The Hill — People of goodwill are understandably outraged by the nine separate attacks against Jews in New York alone since Dec. 23, 2019. These crimes are a reminder that non-Jews must do a better job to address the lingering problem of anti-Semitism in America.

Trump is right to hold the line in NK talks

Trump is right to hold the line in NK talks

The Korea Times (Korea) — The Nov. 28 test firing of a "super-large multiple rocket launcher" likely indicates frustration by the Kim Jong-un regime that relief from international sanctions has not been forthcoming. It also shows that the Trump administration is pursuing a measured and deliberate approach that protects both U.S. and allied interests amid North Korean provocations.

Using Trump's DMZ visit to springboard diplomacy

Using Trump's DMZ visit to springboard diplomacy

The Korea Times (Korea) — During President Trump's historic June 30 visit to North Korean soil, it was announced by the White House that talks will begin again within weeks. Trump's impromptu outreach to Kim Jong-un was a bold effort to restart denuclearization talks that broke off abruptly at the Feb. 27 Hanoi summit.

Making yourself more valuable as an employee: How to grow, create values

Making yourself more valuable as an employee: How to grow, create values

The Jakarta Post — In today's economy, being good at your job isn't enough to get promoted and to deliver for your organization. With the increasingly fast rate of change that technology brings to the workplace, companies demand that employees upgrade their skills to stay relevant and contribute. Investing in self-improvement is important and necessary.

Making yourself more valuable as an employee: How to grow, create values

Making yourself more valuable as an employee: How to grow, create values

The Jakarta Post — In today's economy, being good at your job isn't enough to get promoted and to deliver for your organization. With the increasingly fast rate of change that technology brings to the workplace, companies demand that employees upgrade their skills to stay relevant and contribute. Investing in self-improvement is important and necessary.

Counter vandalism targeting Chickasaw Nation with education

Counter vandalism targeting Chickasaw Nation with education

The Hill — Many were rightly outraged by the vandalism and threats targeting Native Americans, the Jewish community and other local institutions in the greater Oklahoma City area in late March. The defacing of the Chickasaw Nation and Democratic Party offices with the words "Indians will be gassed," "Savages," "HH" (short for "Heil Hitler"), the white supremacist symbol "1488," anti-gay epithets and swastikas are intolerable threats against Native Americans, Jews, gays and people of color.

Oil sanctions a well-timed move in Trump's get-tough Iran policy

Oil sanctions a well-timed move in Trump's get-tough Iran policy

Jerusalem Post — The Trump Administration's April 22 announcement on ending waivers granted to buyers of Iranian crude holds prospects for delivering a significant blow to Tehran's coffers. It also serves as the latest installment of Trump's tough approach toward countering decades of Iranian belligerence in the broader Middle East.

Amid impending famine, Pyongyang's missile launches remind of regime's true nature, reveal Kim's ...

Amid impending famine, Pyongyang's missile launches remind of regime's true nature, reveal Kim's ...

manilastandard.net — Manila Standard | Defining The News

[Ted Gover] What's next after Tillerson's statement on North Korea?

[Ted Gover] What's next after Tillerson's statement on North Korea?

The Korea Herald — During his first Asia visit as US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson made clear the Trump Administration's intentions of abandoning prior American approaches to North Korea and adopting a hard line against the rogue state. Secretary Tillerson's public and firm remarks were crafted for one purpose: to exact from Beijing necessary measures to reign in North Korea's nuclear program. Tillerson's March 17 statement in...

Yes, denuclearize North Korea - but don't neglect other things

Yes, denuclearize North Korea - but don't neglect other things

Jerusalem Post — Dear Reader, As you can imagine, more people are reading The Jerusalem Post than ever before. Nevertheless, traditional business models are no longer sustainable and high-quality publications, like ours, are being forced to look for new ways to keep going. Unlike many other news organizations, we have not put up a paywall.

Amid 'America First' chasing Indian goals

Amid 'America First' chasing Indian goals

The Pioneer - New Delhi — As the 'America First' doctrine takes shape, there will be uncertainty in Asia, which needs to be offset by India's engagement with the region and broader world The isolationist ideas behind US President Donald Trump's 'America First' doctrine - a vigorous argument to change the US' actions at home and abroad while departing from the US postwar order that Trump argues has left many American workers behind - threaten a retreat of American leadership and engagement in Asia.

Why Trump's transactional style may be just what the doctor ordered for US-Pakistan relations

Why Trump's transactional style may be just what the doctor ordered for US-Pakistan relations

The Times of India — Much has been said of President Donald Trump's transactional style of doing business with other parties. The president's critics allege that his form of negotiating is crass as it lacks the moral foundation that allows for principle-driven leadership and deal making.

World-Renowned Israel Exhibit Comes to Tokyo amid Budding Japan-Israel Relations, Shared Values

World-Renowned Israel Exhibit Comes to Tokyo amid Budding Japan-Israel Relations, Shared Values

Times of Israel — On December 18, 2:00PM at Yamano Beauty College in Tokyo, the Simon Wiesenthal Center will launch the Japanese premiere of its new exhibition, People. Book. Land. The 3,500 Year Relationship of the Jewish People With The Holy Land. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this event.

After Mosul, How to Prevent an IS Reincarnation?

After Mosul, How to Prevent an IS Reincarnation?

Times of Israel — The rise and fall of IS is a case study demonstrating the consequences of not investing in the societal reconciliation, economic development and security measures needed in Iraq.

World-renowned Israel exhibit comes To Tokyo

World-renowned Israel exhibit comes To Tokyo

Japan Today

Wanted: Japanese leadership

Wanted: Japanese leadership

Japan Today — New power dynamics and dangers have arisen in the Asia-Pacific in recent years that threaten the stability of the region, such as North Korea's entry into the nuclear weapons club and China's increased assertiveness in international waters. While global security challenges in the postwar era have often been assumed by...

After Abe's visit to Pearl Harbour - Policy Forum

After Abe's visit to Pearl Harbour - Policy Forum

policyforum.net — At a time of increasing tensions in the region, now more than ever Japan and the US need to build on their alliance, Ted Gover writes. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's trip to Pearl Harbour and public acknowledgement of past Japanese aggression was commendable in its political and moral courage.

Let's get real about Pyongyang's latest gambit

Let's get real about Pyongyang's latest gambit

The Hill — Many in South Korea have expressed excitement over the sudden proposition by North Korea of holding talks about participating in the upcoming Winter Olympics and deescalating military tensions. North-South discussions held in Panmunjom over the past week have produced an agreement for the North and South to march together in the Games' opening ceremonies.

Washington has a duty to assist Iranian protesters in staying digitally connected

Washington has a duty to assist Iranian protesters in staying digitally connected

The Hill — This month's protests in Iran over unpaid wages, inflation, government corruption and Tehran's overseas military activities have unfolded before our eyes thanks in large part to social media platforms. While the Iranian regime has begun to restrict access to these online tools, Washington must work to keep the protestors digitally connected to facilitate their communication and to allow the world community to observe events as they unfold.

Partnership for addressing N. Korea threat

Partnership for addressing N. Korea threat

The Korea Times — North Korea's advancing nuclear weapons program and recent stated intentions to test launch intercontinental ballistic missiles demonstrate the rising urgency of Pyongyang's threat and the need for Washington, Seoul and Beijing to devote planning for an outbreak of hostilities on the Korean peninsula.

Improve human rights in N. Korea

Improve human rights in N. Korea

The Korea Times — Amid the myriad of issues for Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un to consider for their possible summit this May - nuclear disarmament, missile programs, the U.S. military footprint in South Korea, sanctions relief, economic aid, etc. - human rights considerations must not fall by the wayside.
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