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US Military

Afghan History Haunts NATO
The recent uptick in Taliban attacks in Afghanistan is a reminder of the uphill struggle foreign forces face there.

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.
Beating the South China Sea Phoenix
The guidelines agreed at the ASEAN Regional Forum are a good start in resolving the territorial row between China and Southeast Asian nations.

AirSea Battle and Escalation
Does the AirSea Battle concept risk dangerously escalating any confrontation between China and the US?

Why South Korea is Eyeing Nukes
Concern about US security guarantees has prompted debate in South Korea over the possibility of redeploying US tactical nuclear weapons – or building some themselves.

Obama’s China Re-Balancing Act
The US must be careful not to make China feel like it is being contained. A mix of co-operation and balancing is a much better course.

EU and China’s Tech Rise
Europe takes a very different approach than the US to addressing China’s rapid rise in science and technology.

US Bomber Plan Questioned
US spending cuts could imperil the AirSea Battle concept. One analyst says it was anyway a dangerous plan for China.

America’s ‘Munich Moment’?
Comparisons between East Asia and 1930s Europe aren’t uncommon. So, is the Obama administration really appeasing China?

Why to Sell F-16s to Taiwan
Delaying a sale of the new fighters could actually hurt US ties with China even more in the long run.

Time for Futenma Rethink
With little local support, it’s time for a rethink of the current plan to relocate US forces in Japan.
China's Satellite Advances
China is making rapid progress in developing satellites for tactical military use, a new report suggests.