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Mike Mullen
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America’s Foreign Policy Fiasco
Barack Obama’s once promising foreign policy has been undermined by short-sighted support for Israel and muddled objectives in Afghanistan.
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US Takes Gloves Off With Pakistan
Admiral Mike Mullen’s warning that Pakistan is using extremism as an instrument of policy marked a major change in US tone. Will Pakistan respond?
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The Limits of Mil-to-Mil Contacts
There’s a limit to what military-to-military forums can teach countries. The US and China are a case in point.
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Are China and US Destined to Clash?
August 1 is Army Day in China. Recent improvements in Sino-US military ties are welcome, but conflicting interests mean tensions might still be inevitable.
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Mullen Steps Up On Pakistan
Do Adm. Mike Mullen’s comments on the killing of Salim Shezad reflect a tougher approach to Pakistan?
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Mullen’s Welcome Shock Therapy
Pakistan’s security sector needs to shape up and drop its misguided fixation on ‘good’ terrorism. Admiral Mike Mullen was right to tackle the issue head on.