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Internet of Things: The Missing Link in an Off-Set Strategy
By Col. Robert S. Spalding III & Dr. Adam Lowther
Creating a military “Internet of things” will empower the U.S. to succeed in “informationized” warfare in Asia.
Piketty in Seoul: Rising Income Inequality in South Korea
By Steven Denney
Advocates of the bestselling French author are calling for major reforms in South Korea.
Is China Too Big to Fail?
By Zachary Keck
Plus, China’s super secret underground submarine cave. Pacific Realist weekend links.
Indonesian Military Chief: 'ISIS Is the Worst Idea in History'
By Zachary Keck
In a speech this week, Gen Moeldoko said “ISIS is the worst idea in history. ISIS is not Islamic. I am a Muslim."
How to Reform Naval Education
By James R. Holmes
Require entry-level officers to learn what they need to know — while also allowing them to indulge their interests.
Report: Kim Jong-un Executes Another Powerful Aide
By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Kyong Ok of North Korea’s powerful Organization and Guidance Department has reportedly been executed.
3 Reasons Modi Is Misguided on Pakistan
By David J. Karl
Modi's hardline policy towards Pakistan needs to be backed by substantive engagement.
Relearning Anti-Submarine Warfare
By James R. Holmes
The U.S. Navy's post-Cold War holiday from history is drawing to a close—if it hasn’t expired already.
Rand Paul to Obama: Finish TPP Trade Deal
By Zachary Keck
“Instead of just talking about a so-called ‘pivot to Asia,’ the Obama administration should prioritize negotiating the” TPP.
South Korean Politics Drive OPCON Transfer
By Steven Denney
The issue of operational control in South Korea has long been held prisoner to fickle domestic politics.
Why the Iran Nuke Talks Might Fail
By Maysam Behravesh
International and domestic politics make it increasingly likely that the Iran-P5+1 negotiations will fail.
American Protectionism Threatens US-China Trade
By Bill Watson
For all its complaints about Beijing's unfair trade policies, the U.S. unfairly targets Chinese goods.