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US Military
Karzai's Afghan Delusion
Hamid Karzai has welcomed the announcement of a US troop drawdown. But do Afghans feel the same?
US Halts Pakistan Military Aid
The United States says it will withhold $800 million in military assistance to Pakistan.
Korea Talks Tactical Nukes
South Korean politicians are discussing the possibility of redeploying tactical nuclear weapons. Could it happen?
Too Late to Punish Pakistan
Calls to coerce Pakistan into cooperating in Afghanistan by stopping aid miss the point. Pakistan holds the cards now.
The Danger of Closer US-Korea Ties
Relations between the US and South Korea have been steadily warming. The problem is, it could push North Korea into even worse behaviour.
The Dangerous Afghan Drawdown
Obama claimed that the light of peace could be seen in Afghanistan. But conflicting agendas among the main players leaves its future uncertain.
China's Perception Vacuum
China claims its rise is peaceful. But if other countries don’t believe it, it doesn’t matter how many times it says it.
The Limits of China as Villain
The current tensions in the South China Sea can’t just be blamed on Beijing. The shortcomings of ASEAN have played a big part.
How the US Should Exit Afghanistan
The announcements of a drawdown of US troops and talks with the Taliban are welcome. But Obama’s Afghanistan policy is still muddled.
India and the Taliban Talks
India will be watching talks between the United States and elements of the Taliban with a wary eye.
US Mood Shifts on Afghanistan
The US is set to announce details of the drawdown of troops from Afghanistan next week. Balancing the generals and growing antiwar sentiment isn’t easy.
The Limits to US-Vietnam Ties
Relations have been transformed in recent years. But if they’re to get any better, Hanoi will have to start moving on human rights and democracy.