International Diplomacy

Iran
commentary
With Chaos in the Streets of Iran, Here's How the United States Could Help the Iranian People
Dalia Dassa Kaye
Dec 3, 2019
Los Angeles Times
The Iranian people deserve American support. But current U.S. policies are hurting the cause that Iranians are fighting for while failing to achieve any strategic objectives.
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Hong Kong
blog
Hong Kong, Reducing Crime, Medical Marijuana: RAND Weekly Recap
Dec 6, 2019
This weekly recap focuses on what the U.S. can do about Hong Kong, reducing crime in Chicago, medical marijuana, and more.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
commentary
Is NATO Brain Dead?
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Dec 3, 2019
Inside Sources
French President Macron's remark about the brain death of NATO was provoked by President Trump's October 6 decision, since modified, to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria. Macron is right to wonder how Trump would respond to any threat to European security. But he is wrong to attribute this uncertainty to diminishing support for the alliance among all Americans.
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Hong Kong
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U.S. Policy Options for Hong Kong
Scott W. Harold @ScottWHarold
Dec 2, 2019
Council on Foreign Relations
After six months of escalating police violence and protester resistance, matters in Hong Kong have come to a head. What steps could the United States consider to reduce the prospect of a resurgence in violence?
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Artificial Intelligence
blog
Artificial Intelligence Bias, Russia, Fentanyl: RAND Weekly Recap
Nov 29, 2019
This weekly recap focuses on bias in algorithms, Russia's limits in the Middle East, understanding the fentanyl crisis, and more.
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International Diplomacy
commentary
City Diplomacy Has Been on the Rise. Policies Are Finally Catching Up
Rafiq Dossani, Sohaela Amiri
Nov 22, 2019
United Press International
Cities are not signing international treaties, nor do they have embassies around the world. But they can engage in all kinds of negotiations, reach agreements, and influence world politics. The State Department could tap into this power to enhance U.S. diplomacy, global image, and influence.
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Vietnam
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Vietnam Needs to 'Struggle' More in the South China Sea
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Nov 15, 2019
The Diplomat
With the standoff between China and Vietnam at the disputed Vanguard Bank ended, it makes sense to take stock of how Hanoi's security strategy fared in countering Chinese coercion. It may be time for Vietnam to consider a careful recalibration to allow for more “struggle” and less “cooperation.”
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China
commentary
A New Phase in Middle-Power Adjustment to U.S.–China Competition?
Ali Wyne @Ali_Wyne, Bonnie S Glaser
Nov 5, 2019
The National Interest
Observers of world order focus inordinately on intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China. Less examined, but no less important, is how their competition is affecting geopolitics outside of the two countries.
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Security Cooperation
commentary
South Korea Should Consider Sticking with Intelligence-Sharing Pact with Japan
Scott W. Harold @ScottWHarold
Nov 5, 2019
The Diplomat
South Korea announced its intent to withdraw from an intelligence-sharing arrangement with Japan. There are four reasons that Seoul should strongly consider reversing course.
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Military Strategy
commentary
How the United States Could Lose a Great-Power War
Elbridge A. Colby, David Ochmanek
Oct 30, 2019
Foreign Policy
The U.S. armed forces are now preparing for an age of great-power competition and rightly so. The 2018 National Defense Strategy shows the Defense Department is focused on the threats posed by Russia and especially China to U.S. interests, allies, and established partners such as Taiwan. For now, U.S. forces appear poorly postured to meet these challenges.
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Syria
blog
The Syria Withdrawal, Climate Policy, Drones: RAND Weekly Recap
Oct 25, 2019
This weekly recap focuses on the effects of the U.S. withdrawal from Syria, one expert's take on climate policy, how drones could help get blood to soldiers who need it, and more.
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Iran
commentary
Iran, the Unitary State
Afshon Ostovar, Ariane M. Tabatabai @ArianeTabatabai
Oct 18, 2019
Foreign Affairs
Current and future U.S. policy toward Iran must begin with the premise that the Islamic Republic is the sum of its parts and that to try to empower moderates or disempower hard-liners is naive. Rather, Washington should strive to deal with Iran as it is, not as Washington wishes it were.
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Nuclear Deterrence
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U.S. Economic War on China Weakens Nuclear North Korea, Too
Soo W. Kim @mllesookim
Oct 18, 2019
Nikkei Asian Review
An effective way to bend North Korea toward denuclearization may be exerting consistent and targeted pressure on China. Diminishing Beijing's relevance isn't a cure-all. But it could pierce Kim's illusion of invincibility and place him in a bind to make some concessions.
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Peacekeeping and Stability Operations
commentary
Indecision in Washington Compounded the Kurds' Dilemma
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins, Jeffrey Martini
Oct 18, 2019
The Hill
Core qualities of statesmanship and statecraft have been notably lacking in charting the U.S. administration's Syria end game. This has compounded the unavoidable costs of withdrawal with charges of betrayal and a retreat under fire.
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Sleep
blog
School Start Times, Streaming Apps, Brexit: RAND Weekly Recap
Oct 18, 2019
This weekly recap focuses on later school start times, how streaming apps could help Americans be more active, the latest Brexit news, and more.
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Iran
commentary
Iran's Proxies Are More Powerful Than Ever
Ariane M. Tabatabai @ArianeTabatabai, Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke
Oct 16, 2019
Foreign Policy
The Trump administration has pursued a so-called maximum pressure strategy designed to alter the course of Iran's foreign and security policies, which relies heavily on sanctions to change Iranian behavior. Financial sanctions are an important part of any counterterrorism strategy. But they aren't enough.
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With Chaos in the Streets of Iran, Here's How the United States Could Help the Iranian People

Hong Kong, Reducing Crime, Medical Marijuana: RAND Weekly Recap

Is NATO Brain Dead?

U.S. Policy Options for Hong Kong

Artificial Intelligence Bias, Russia, Fentanyl: RAND Weekly Recap

City Diplomacy Has Been on the Rise. Policies Are Finally Catching Up

Vietnam Needs to 'Struggle' More in the South China Sea

A New Phase in Middle-Power Adjustment to U.S.–China Competition?

South Korea Should Consider Sticking with Intelligence-Sharing Pact with Japan

How the United States Could Lose a Great-Power War

The Syria Withdrawal, Climate Policy, Drones: RAND Weekly Recap

Iran, the Unitary State

U.S. Economic War on China Weakens Nuclear North Korea, Too

Indecision in Washington Compounded the Kurds' Dilemma

School Start Times, Streaming Apps, Brexit: RAND Weekly Recap

Iran's Proxies Are More Powerful Than Ever

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