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Richard Weitz
Richard Weitz writes a weekly column on Asia-Pacific strategic and security issues. He is director of the Center for Political-Military Analysis and a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute. His commentaries have appeared in the International Herald Tribune, The Guardian and Wall Street Journal (Europe), among other publications.
June 07, 2010
Grappling With Nuclear Asia
The latest NPT review had interesting implications for Asia’s nuclear security. But securing binding agreements was tough.
May 24, 2010
China’s Troubling Iran Ties
Don’t expect a tough Chinese line on Iran’s nuclear efforts. Burgeoning trade will keep calls for harsher sanctions in check.
May 17, 2010
What’s Happened to the SCO?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has kept a low profile during the Kyrgyzstan crisis. So what exactly is the group for?
May 10, 2010
China Prefers Devil It Knows
Chinese policymakers are looking for a change of behavior in North Korea, not in its regime, argues Richard Weitz.
May 03, 2010
France-China Ties on Mend
Last week’s state visit to China by Nicolas Sarkozy was another sign of improved Franco-Sino ties, says Richard Weitz.
April 26, 2010
China’s Nuclear Option
Chinese policymakers say the country’s rapidly modernizing nuclear force is nothing to fear. They could do more to prove it.
April 19, 2010
Asia Steps Up at Nuclear Meet
Last week’s nuclear security summit showed Asian nations are ready to take a lead, says Richard Weitz. There’s a lot to do.
April 05, 2010
Why China Snubs Russia Arms
Chinese advances and Russian suspicion have led to a shift in the arms sales balance, says Richard Weitz. But for how long?