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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.
November 04, 2011
The Omani Road to Iran
As speculation grows about a military strike against Iran, does Oman offer a diplomatic alternative for influence?
October 28, 2011
Panetta Reassures Japan
US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has been keen to reassure key allies like Japan in his first official Asia trip.
September 29, 2011
Korea Courts Central Asia
South Korea is intensifying its courting of resource-rich Central Asian states such as Kazakhstan and Mongolia.
September 23, 2011
Russia Launches War Games
Russia and Central Asian nations launch a major set of war games. But are they aimed at internal or external threats?
September 17, 2011
India, Mongolia Cosy Up
Joint military counterinsurgency exercises this month are a sign of warming ties between India and Mongolia.
September 09, 2011
China, Kyrgyzstan Ties Warm
Senior officials from China and Kyrgyzstan meet to discuss how to work more closely on tackling terrorism.
September 01, 2011
Debating Bioweapons
The issue of international verification continues to plague the Biological Weapons Convention’s reputation.
August 27, 2011
Cult Shadow Still Looms Over Japan
A raid by Japan’s spy agency this month on sites tied to Aum Shinrikyo is a reminder of the troubling legacy the cult has left.
August 25, 2011
Marshall Islands Weapons Tests
Politicians from the Marshall Islands voice frustration after the second failed US weapons test in recent weeks.
August 18, 2011
A Kim Capture Plan?
The annual US-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise is reported to have practiced capturing Kim Jong-il.
August 11, 2011
Trapping Iran’s Petro-Dollars
Energy-hungry, US-friendly Asian nations are left in an awkward position as US pressure on Iran increases.
August 11, 2011
Trapping Iran’s Petro-Dollars
Energy-hungry, US-friendly Asian nations are left in an awkward position as US pressure on Iran increases.