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Israel
Don’t Release Jonathan Pollard
By Zachary Keck
Releasing Israel’s most notorious spy would be a mistake that borders on betrayal.
What Can We Learn From Kazakhstan’s Arms Deals?
By Stephen Blank
Recent transactions reflect some underlying trends in the global arms market.
Why China Could Be Effective in the Middle East
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
China stepped into the Middle East peace process in 2013. This could be a welcome development.
South Korea to Purchase Israeli Spike Missiles
By Zachary Keck
According to news reports, South Korea will buy additional precision-guided missiles from Israel.
Why Israel Is Not A Model For China
By Mu Chunshan
Israel's military toughness is attractive for many Chinese, but its foreign policy stance isn't feasible for Beijing.
China, Israel and India: Flexible Coalitions
India and China find that pragmatic flexibility trumps ideology in trade policies. Case in point: Israel.
Geopolitics Trump Religion in Iran-Azerbaijan Relations
Despite Iran’s sizeable Azeri population, and their shared Shi’a faith, bilateral relations remain fraught.
Why Israel Should Support a US-Iran Rapprochement
Israel’s concerns about a deal between the US and Iran are understandable but misguided.
Philippines Seeks Air Defense Systems From Israel
At odds with China and fearful of US abandonment, Manila is reportedly beefing up its air defense.
US Tests Iran "Bunker Buster" Bomb…So What?
The successful test does little to change the fact that the Iran nulcear issue is a political, not military problem.
Recipe for Disaster: Israel & Pakistan’s Sea-Based Nukes
Both Israel and Pakistan look to the sea to provide strategic depth. It’s a quest that could undermine stability.
The Thinking Behind Beijing's Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan
David Cohen offers possible reasons behind China’s efforts at Middle East peace.