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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.
May 15, 2011
Al-Qaeda’s Loss is Japan’s Gain
Terrorism might not be Japan’s top international concern. Still, Osama bin Laden’s death is welcome.
May 11, 2011
North Korea Readying New Surprise?
With US attention focused on the Arab World and Pakistan, will Kim Jong-il spring another attention seeking nuclear surprise?
April 29, 2011
Did Thais Use Chemical Weapons?
Cambodia accuses Thailand of using chemical weapons in their latest clash over Preah Vihear. It seems unlikely.
April 22, 2011
Plugging Holes Over Bioweapons
As a December conference approaches, pressure grows to tackle holes in the Biological Weapons Convention.
April 12, 2011
The CIA’s Pakistan Endgame
A mix of inter-agency bickering and complicated ties with Pakistani intelligence continue to hamper chances for a smooth exit from Afghanistan.
April 12, 2011
Brunei For ‘Defence Diplomacy’
The country thinks the policy should be incorporated in the Asia-Pacific. Should regional partners take heed?
April 12, 2011
Brunei For ‘Defence Diplomacy’
The country thinks the policy should be incorporated in the Asia-Pacific. Should regional partners take heed?
April 01, 2011
US Backs Uzbek Biodefences
Two new facilities underscore the US commitment to building biodefences in Central Asia.
March 24, 2011
The Future of UNMIT?
The United Nations has extended the UNMIT mission in Timor-Leste for another year. There’s plenty for it to do.
March 20, 2011
Japan's SDF Moment
Japan’s Self-Defense Force is having to step up as never before in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami.
March 17, 2011
An Iran-Zimbabwe Nuclear Axis
Robert Mugabe seems determined to export uranium ore to Iran. It will be hard for the intl community to stop him.
March 07, 2011
Why the US and China Woo Mongolia
An economic minnow but a geographic titan, Mongolia is of growing strategic interest to both the US and China, writes J Berkshire Miller.