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New Leaders Forum
2012 – Ripe for a Flashpoint
With a series of elections and other events in Asia-Pacific next year, there’s plenty of room for tensions to boil over.
US Air Force Faces Reality
A top US general outlines his priorities for the US Air Force as the service is forced to confront tight budgets.
F-35 Doubts
Is a key partner in the F-35 consortium having doubts about the fighter’s anti-surface weapons systems?
Leveraging Contemporary Art
The work of artists like Nyoman Masriadi have huge potential for diplomacy. Does everyone recognise this?
A NATO-Like ASEAN?
Should ASEAN adopt standards similar to NATO? There would be significant regional implications if it does.
Educating America on Asia
A lack of understanding of the Asia-Pacific could hurt US national security interests, says CSIS’s Ernest Bower.
Unification Indifference
South Koreans haven’t turned against unification with North Korea. They’re just indifferent over the issue.
Think Tank Diplomacy
Why Track II diplomacy initiatives will be increasingly important for peace and stability in Asia-Pacific.
Taiwan-China Ties to Cool
With the ‘easy’ deals made, ties between China and Taiwan are set to cool. But a third party arbiter could help.
Sino-South Korea Ties Warming?
Differing regional security perceptions have led to a tricky period in South Korea-China relations.
Nuclear Infinity. Really?
Despite what critics say, the goal of a nuclear-free world is still worth striving for. But it must be done smartly.
Japan’s Poisoned Chalice
New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda faces a deeply divided party and dysfunctional system.