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Hazards of Sea-Land Alliances

Hazards of Sea-Land Alliances

It’s tempting for the U.S. to rely on maritime assets and land alliances. But there are advantages to boots on shore.

Panetta Asia Trip Takeaways

Panetta Asia Trip Takeaways

Leon Panetta was careful to argue in Asia the U.S. isn’t trying to contain China. Was he convincing?

Admit It, China Is a Competitor

Admit It, China Is a Competitor

Policymakers in Beijing have already admitted that the U.S. is a competitor. Washington admitting this doesn’t have to lead to conflict.

Mongolia’s Khaan Quest 2012

The annual Khaan Quest exercises aren’t just about Mongolia and the U.S. India and China see benefits, too.

No to U.S. Nukes in South Korea

No to U.S. Nukes in South Korea

A U.S. House committee is pressing the U.S. to consider redeploying tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea. It’s a bad idea.

America Hedges Bets on China

Whether it’s a pivot or a rebalancing, the U.S. clearly has its eyes on a rising China when making policy.

U.S. at Inflection Point?

U.S. at Inflection Point?

U.S. strategists sometimes talk about an inflection point for the military in Asia. But what do they mean?

The Folly of UNCLOS

The Folly of UNCLOS

The U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea is as much as anything else about fundamental disagreements between the U.S. and China. The U.S. shouldn’t sign up.

An Anti-Access History Lesson

The first Gulf War had a significant impact on the thinking of Chinese planners. And their anti-access strategy.

War of Wits for Taiwan Air Force

War of Wits for Taiwan Air Force

There are plenty of reasons why Taiwan won’t get the F-35 if it asks. That doesn’t mean it’s not a good idea.

How U.S. Must Adapt in Asia

How U.S. Must Adapt in Asia

If the U.S. wants to be the resident Pacific power then it needs to show greater commitment than it has done.

Highlights of the China Report

Highlights of the China Report

Taiwan Strait contingencies and expanding army special forces feature in the U.S. report on China’s military.

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