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North Korea
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End the Korean War, Finally
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins, Jeffrey W. Hornung
Jun 8, 2017
New York Times
The North Koreans want a declaration of peace as reassurance that they won't be attacked and as recognition that their country is a sovereign state and legitimate power. A peace agreement is most likely a necessary element to any resolution of the North Korean nuclear challenge.
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North Korea
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Conversations at RAND: Bruce W. Bennett on Security Tensions in Northeast Asia
Jun 8, 2017
The increasing tempo of developments in North Korea is of growing concern not only to South Korea but also to the U.S., Japan, and even China. At a RAND event, senior researcher Bruce Bennett discussed how complex the situation is and what options the U.S. has going forward.
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Politics and Government
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Is Moon Ready to Reunite Korea? Is Kim Jong Un?
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
Jun 2, 2017
Newsweek
President Moon Jae-in is focused on South Korean domestic issues and internal unification. But he needs to prepare for unification with North Korea. He will face challenges whether unification is brought on by peaceful coexistence or as the result of sudden change.
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Georgia (country)
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Georgia Wants Reassurance That America Will Help Deter Russia
Kenneth Yalowitz, William Courtney @courtneywmh
May 25, 2017
The National Interest
Georgia is an emerging democracy in a difficult region with mainly authoritarian regimes nearby. To overcome severe challenges from Russian military occupation and economic weakness, it deserves sustained Western support.
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Chemical Weapons and Warfare
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Regional Action Needed to Prevent Syrian Chemical Attacks
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
May 8, 2017
The Arab Weekly
Action must be taken to deter future use of chemical weapons. Regional leaders could call for the International Criminal Court to indict Assad for war crimes. Also, borders with Syria could be sealed to prevent any of the remaining stocks from leaving the country.
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Peacekeeping and Stability Operations
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NATO's Role in Post-Caliphate Stability Operations
Hans Binnendijk, David C. Gompert
May 2, 2017
The National Interest
Steps are needed to fill the vacuum left as the caliphate collapses, lest forces on the ground turn on each other to gain control. The answer is for NATO to act under U.S. leadership. The alternative is either chaos or Iran, backed by Russia, filling the void.
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Threat Assessment
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U.S.-China Tensions Are Unlikely to Lead to War
Timothy R. Heath, William R. Thompson
May 1, 2017
The National Interest
The U.S.-China relationship today may be trending towards greater tension, but the relative stability and overall low level of hostility make the prospect of an accidental escalation to war extremely unlikely.
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Threat Assessment
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How Trump Can Deter Russia and All of America's Other Enemies
Andrew R. Hoehn, Sonni Efron
Apr 26, 2017
Fortune
There is no such thing as blanket deterrence. Rather, one must deter a specific adversary from taking a specific action. A holistic approach should include ramping up U.S. capabilities to anticipate emerging threats, including events that are unlikely to happen.
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International Diplomacy
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How the West Can Press Putin to Keep Assad in Order
Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke, William Courtney @courtneywmh
Apr 24, 2017
Newsweek
Moscow has achieved tactical successes in Syria, but without Western and regional help, its long-term strategic interests could be at risk. Denying strong evidence that the regime of Bashar al-Assad attacked civilians with sarin gas makes it harder for Moscow to obtain the Western and regional help it needs to secure its interests there.
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International Diplomacy
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Despite Promising Signs, China's North Korea Policy Unchanged
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Apr 24, 2017
The Cipher Brief
Official statements and public discussions on China's willingness to punish or otherwise influence North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in a direction favorable to U.S. interests have been optimistic lately. But China's continued support of the North should temper expectations.
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North Korea
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China's Role in Dissuading North Korea from a Chemical Weapons Attack
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
Apr 24, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
North Korea's brash pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and disregard for chemical weapons norms are enormously troubling. China's engagement will be essential in convincing Kim Jong Un that the use of chemical weapons is a red line that cannot be crossed.
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Intelligence Community
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Five Eyes at 70: Where to from Here?
Cameron Colquhoun, Bradley Knopp, Arzan Tarapore
Apr 21, 2017
RealClearWorld
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance of the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand began in the Cold War to meet the threat posed by the Soviet Union. Today, the nations' intelligence communities must contend with domestic terrorism and cyber threats while remaining ahead of Russia and China.
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Syria
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The Limits of Going It Alone in Syria
Dalia Dassa Kaye @dassakaye
Apr 18, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
Very little on the ground in Syria has changed since the U.S. missile strikes against the Assad regime. To translate this military action into policy gains, it will be necessary to follow up with increased diplomatic coordination with international partners and institutions.
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Counterterrorism
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Assessing U.S. Terrorism Challenges Around the Globe
Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke
Apr 13, 2017
The Strategist
For the United States, countering terrorism saw both progress and setbacks in 2016. The U.S. will need to keep pace with terrorist abilities to adapt to its countermeasures while maintaining a high operational tempo punctuated by aggressive counterterrorism strikes.
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China
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Rocky Road Ahead Likely for U.S.-China Relations
Timothy R. Heath
Apr 11, 2017
The Cipher Brief
The first summit with President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping downplayed contentious issues like Taiwan and the South China Sea. But the differences run deep, and frustration is palpable on both sides. Moreover, the competition for international leadership continues.
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Security Cooperation
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Five Dead-Ends — and One Risky Opportunity — When Trump and Xi Talk North Korea
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
Apr 10, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
Among President Trump's options, proposing a deal that gives the North Korean elite an alternative to its murderous and unstable leader could be the safest and most realistic way to sheath North Korean nuclear weapons and safeguard the American people.
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Security Cooperation

End the Korean War, Finally

Conversations at RAND: Bruce W. Bennett on Security Tensions in Northeast Asia

Is Moon Ready to Reunite Korea? Is Kim Jong Un?

Georgia Wants Reassurance That America Will Help Deter Russia

Regional Action Needed to Prevent Syrian Chemical Attacks

NATO's Role in Post-Caliphate Stability Operations

U.S.-China Tensions Are Unlikely to Lead to War

How Trump Can Deter Russia and All of America's Other Enemies

How the West Can Press Putin to Keep Assad in Order

Despite Promising Signs, China's North Korea Policy Unchanged

China's Role in Dissuading North Korea from a Chemical Weapons Attack

Five Eyes at 70: Where to from Here?

The Limits of Going It Alone in Syria

Assessing U.S. Terrorism Challenges Around the Globe

Rocky Road Ahead Likely for U.S.-China Relations

Five Dead-Ends — and One Risky Opportunity — When Trump and Xi Talk North Korea

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