By Lt General David Deptula, USAF (Ret) 02/12/2011 - With respect to the role of space operations in China’s antiaccess strategy, China recognizes the overwhelming advantage the U.S. has in the space domain and its key role in our ability to collect, analyze and rapidly share information.
By Richard Weitz 02/07/2011 - Perhaps the main tool of influence available to the United States in the current crisis in Egypt is the decades-long relationship that Washington has cultivated with that country’s military and intelligence services. The recent experience reminds us that military-to-military relationships have important diplomatic and security…
By Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake 02/06/2011 - Notably absent from any Western commentary about the Tunisian and Egyptian “awakenings” is Iraq. Yet Baghdad is only 806 miles or 1297 kms from Cairo. And the American and UK intervention in Iraq has created a new political reality and dynamic. Regardless…
By Richard McCormack 01/28/2011 - China’s steady rise as a telecommunications manufacturing and research powerhouse has “profound” national security and economic ramifications for the United States, according to the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
By Ed Timperlake 01/26/2011 - Now the appropriate media fight is raging in America over the symbolism of Lang Lang playing the song from “Battle on Shanggonling Mountain" (or Triangle Hill). It was rude no matter what the spin or nuance positions taken by individuals schooled in “Diplo Speak” --…
By Dr. Harald Malmgren 01/19/2011 - The collapse of the 23+ year reign of Tunisia’s autocratic leadership was the result of a revolt in the streets without apparent political leadership.
By Richard Weitz 01/13/2011 - U..S. -Vietnamese security ties lag somewhat due to the legacy of confrontation and other factors. Relations between the United States and Vietnam have become stronger in recent years despite continuing disagreements over Vietnam’s domestic human rights policies and other issues. Cooperation now extends beyond the…
Pakistan is a key player in the Afghan end game.
