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Beyond the Reset: Reverse “Nixon Goes to China”

Ensconcing Russia in the West would enable America to balance against China’s rise.

Greg LawsonGreg R. LawsonMay 12, 2012November 26, 2021

Britain, Japan Initiate Bilateral Defense Relations

Britain becomes the first nation after the United States to maintain military relations with Japan.

Avatar photoRichard ColapintoApril 14, 2012October 24, 2019

The Problem with “Zero Problem Neighborhood”

Turkey’s policy of befriending rivals and antagonizing allies seems less and less of an asset.

Avatar photoMiguel Nunes SilvaMarch 19, 2012July 2, 2020

Suez Reversed? The Entente Cordiale Rides Again

Britain and France could shape the geopolitics of Europe again.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 22, 2012October 13, 2021

Poland Warns Germany Not to Seek Hegemony

The Poles are right to fear German domination but will probably not be able to stop it on their own.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 6, 2012December 26, 2019

India Able to Offset Chinese Influence in Africa

India could team up with other BRIC nations or champion democracy and human rights in conjunction with the West.

Avatar photoVaibhav PittieDecember 18, 2011July 2, 2020

Barack Obama’s Mahanian Approach to Australia

America’s first “Pacific” president would do well to read up on Alfred Mahan’s analysis of balance of power in Asia.

Avatar photoBalaji ChandramohanNovember 14, 2011November 21, 2021

India Must Formulate Middle East Strategy

If the Indian Ocean will take center stage in this century, India must develop a Middle East strategy.

Avatar photoBalaji ChandramohanNovember 4, 2011July 2, 2020

The End of American Superpower Isn’t Nigh

The United States is still the world’s predominant economic and military power.

Avatar photoBalaji ChandramohanSeptember 15, 2011December 27, 2019

Turkey’s Arab Spring Problem

Turkey’s failure to anticipate the Arab Spring could mark the end of its “zero problems with neighbors” policy.

Avatar photoPeter VineAugust 18, 2011July 2, 2020

After Libya, Europe’s New Order in the Making

A new balance of power is forming in Europe, one that is eerily familiar.

Avatar photoMiguel Nunes SilvaAugust 15, 2011December 31, 2019

Why Indo-American Relations Continue to Disappoint

Geostrategic concerns prevent India and the United States from taking their relationship to the next level.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 24, 2011July 2, 2020

Why the United States Need Pakistan

America’s alliance with Pakistan is relevant beyond the war in Afghanistan.

Avatar photoBalaji ChandramohanJuly 22, 2011January 1, 2020

The Devil We Know

Will Pakistan, with Chinese support, manage to counterbalance India’s naval might in the Indian Ocean?

Avatar photoMiguel Nunes SilvaJuly 21, 2011July 2, 2020

A “Zero Problems” Policy for Europe in Eurasia

The EU could be a facilitator between any number of powers in a multipolar world.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 15, 2011July 2, 2020

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