Category Archives: Asia

Analyses point to growing Chinese military capabilities and assertion

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Maria

Colleagues: Two articles today that take more hard line stances on China’s growing military capabilities and increased assertion of its power and influence in the regions closest to the PRC–a “lake formerly described as an American protectorate”. Perhaps our more … Continue reading →

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Dealing with an Intransigent and Failing North Korea:

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Maria

The NSF Responds The members of the National Security Forum provided numerous (over 75) commentaries and recommendations with respect to my point paper on North Korea asking for thoughts on dealing with continuing Pyongyang transgressions. Here are some summary observations: … Continue reading →

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The Seminal Challenge from North Korea:

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Maria

What Should We Do? What Realistically Can We Do? I. Introduction The North Korean regime continues its threatening behavior, despite international sanctions, universal condemnation and fears about its own internal stability. This year alone it has launched two attacks on … Continue reading →

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OBAMA’S TRIP TO ASIA: ALMOST IGNORED AFTER ELECTIONS

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Maria

Colleagues: Almost unnoticed in the wake of the traumatic mid-term elections, President Obama is in Asia for an important 4-country visit. Presidents have often sought to escape the turmoil of domestic politics by jaunting off to Europe for a welcome … Continue reading →

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