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Soviet Union
Comparing Chinese Naval Power to the Soviet Navy
In some respects, China poses a tougher maritime challenge than did the Soviet Union.
Planning for China's 'Fall'
Two decades ago the West was surprised by the Soviet Union’s collapse. Michael Auslin presents five trends to watch in China.
U.S. Foreign Policy: Driven by Fear?
“…the Obama administration should make no reply to China’s military buildup.”
Is China's Communist Party Doomed?
Could Beijing’s ruling elite succumb to the same fate as those in the former Soviet Union? Perhaps.
Getting Pacific Russia Right
Some analysts have written off Russia’s claim to being an Asia-Pacific power. They do so at their peril.
The Forgotten Soviet-Japanese War of 1939
From May to September 1939, the USSR and Japan fought an undeclared war involving over 100,000 troops. It may have altered world history.
What China Learned from the Soviet Union's Fall
Why the process of assessing blame for the collapse of the USSR is still a hot topic in Beijing
Why U.S., China Destined to Clash
Forty years after Nixon’s extraordinary visit to China, a clash of political systems exists that not even shared economic interests can mask.
Spotting Nuclear Weapons Scientists
The latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program highlighted the danger of nuclear researchers selling their skills. Can anything be done?
China's Anti-Access Missile
China’s DF-21D anti-ship missile has received plenty of attention. But could it be made even deadlier?
Kissinger's Visit, 40 Years On
Forty years after Henry Kissinger’s breakthrough visit to China, the implications are still being discussed.
Where is the GSDF Going?
Japan’s changing security environment means there’s just less for the Ground Self-Defence Forces to do.