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J. Berkshire Miller
J. Berkshire Miller is an international affairs professional with significant expertise on security, defense and intelligence issues in the Asia-Pacific region.
He has nearly ten years of work experience on Asia and has held a variety of positions in the private and public sector.
He also currently holds a fellowship with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies Pacific Forum.
He is a regular contributor to several journals, magazines and newspapers on Asia-Pacific security issues.
August 15, 2012
Japan and North Korea Set To Talk
“Based on the principle of settling the unfortunate past and on restoring normal relations.”
August 07, 2012
A Step Back For Mongolia
Former President Nambaryn Enkhbayar is convicted of corruption. The timing could not be any worse.
August 06, 2012
China’s Central Asia Balancing Act
Sino-Turkmen energy cooperation gives Beijing greater maneuverability in navigating the treacherous geopolitics of the region.
July 24, 2012
ASEAN & North Korea
North Korea seemed to be a topic of concern at this year’s ASEAN Regional Forum.
April 09, 2012
Can Japan Break the Iran Impasse?
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is determined to break the impasse over Iran. But does Japan’s government welcome his initiative?
April 08, 2012
Japan's Blue Book Released
Japan releases its annual “Blue Book” report on the strategic and defense challenges facing the country.
March 31, 2012
Japan Readies for North Korea Test
Japan says its SDF is preparing “destruction measures” against potential North Korean ballistic missiles.
March 24, 2012
Thailand Tries Tokyo Fence Mending
Thailand’s lack of preparedness for floods in Bangkok frustrated Japan. But both countries have too much to lose to let ties stay sour.
March 23, 2012
Japan "To Deploy PAC Missiles"
Japan announces plans to deploy PAC-3 missiles in response to North Korea’s planned “satellite” launch.
March 15, 2012
Japan Eyes North Korea Sanctions
Despite the deal between the U.S. and North Korea, Japan wants to extend sanctions on the Jong-un regime.
March 13, 2012
The Militarization of Paradise?
The Indian Ocean archipelago of Socotra is often described as an alien-looking paradise on earth. It also happens to be of immense strategic value to the U.S. and Asian nations.
March 12, 2012
Securing Syria's WMD
Syria is widely believed to have chemical weapons. But the U.S. will need to tread carefully to secure them.