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Barack Obama
Time to Cut Tactical Nukes?
Barack Obama may hope for deeper nuclear arms cuts. But with an eye on China, Russia is unlikely to oblige.
Can China Crash U.S. Pivot Party?
The United States is working hard to recalibrate its national security strategy with an Asia-Pacific focus. If China can act boldly, it has multiple avenues for countering it.
Gingrich and National Security
Newt Gingrich’s deputy director for national security gives his take on the U.S. presidential race.
Taiwan's Status Quo
The Taiwanese perception of the status quo with China may be diverging from Washington’s. That’s a problem.
India Lets U.S. Down on Iran
India’s decision to walk out of step with the international community on Iran isn’t just a slap in the face for the U.S. – it raises questions about its ability to lead.
How U.S. Can Secure the New East
Americans need to accept the reality of a rising China, says Zbigniew Brzezinski. But the U.S. must also build on its Asian alliances if it wants balance and leverage.
Xi Jinping Arrives in U.S.
Xi Jinping, expected to succeed Hu Jintao as Chinese president, has arrived in the U.S. for key meetings.
U.S.-India Ties: Pivot Problems
India has already shown that it is starting to carve out its own path in Asia. But it’s one that could create clashes with the United States.
Why China Isn’t Freaking Out
There are good reasons why the rhetoric from Moscow is harsher than Beijing’s. For a start, China knows lashing out at the U.S. is counterproductive.
Assessing America's Military Future
The Diplomat’s Assistant Editor Harry Kazianis speaks with U.S. Congressman James Langevin (D-RI) about the U.S. “pivot” to the Pacific, defense restructuring and emerging national security threats.
Why Beijing-Seoul Ties So Fraught
North Korea looms over ties between China and South Korea. Indeed, the future of the North Korean regime goes to the very heart of longstanding tensions.
Congress’ Weak China Hand
The U.S. Congress can be a tough critic of Barack Obama’s China policy. But its done little to slow it.