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WPR Articles 29 Dec 2012 - 04 Jan 2013
Strategic Horizons: When Generals Shape National Policy
By: Steven Metz | Column
With large-scale U.S. military involvement in Iraq receding in the
rearview mirror, and Afghanistan soon to follow, debate is raging over
the lessons Americans should draw from a decade of counterinsurgency.
One of the most important debates is a re-examination of American
civil-military relations, especially the involvement of senior military
leaders in building public support for counterinsurgency campaigns.
U.S. Debates Framework for Counterterror Operations in Africa
By: Peter Tinti | Briefing
As U.S. counterterrorism officials seek greater capability to
combat terrorist groups in Africa, the Obama administration is
considering asking Congress for expanded authority to allow military
operations in places such as Mali, Nigeria and Libya, where perceived
threats to U.S. security are proliferating. Disagreements remain,
however, regarding the nature of these threats and how best to engage
them.
Facing an Aggressive China, Japan's Abe May Turn to Taiwan
By: Jens Kastner | Briefing
Relations with Taiwan might not be high on the list of priorities
for incoming Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, given the dismal state
of the Japanese economy. However, continued tensions with Beijing could
make Taipei a valuable partner for Tokyo. Yet it’s uncertain whether
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou’s Kuomintang government will be
receptive to opportunities to improve relations with Japan.
World Citizen: At Long Last, Mexico's Bright Future
By: Frida Ghitis | Column
Mexico has long suffered from a combination of problems, some of
which produced bad press along with a hard-to-erase negative image. The
problems have been real, but the reality is more nuanced, and much less
dark. In fact, Mexico stands poised to take a leap of prosperity -- as
long as its new president, Enrique Peña Nieto, manages to harness the
favorable conditions the country currently enjoys.
In Hong Kong, a Weakened Chief Executive Opens the Door to Beijing
By: Catherine Cheney | Trend Lines
On Tuesday, tens of thousands of people took to the streets of
Hong Kong to demand the resignation of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying,
who has faced mounting public discontent with his rule since winning
office six months ago in an election in which most of Hong Kong’s
citizens could not vote.
Israel's Iron Dome System Leaves Key Threats Unanswered
By: Guy Ben-Ari | Briefing
Although Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system intercepted its
first missile in April 2011, it officially came of age last November
during Operation Pillar of Defense, the latest iteration of the conflict
between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. But if the technological
breakthroughs and military advantages gained in fielding the system have
rightly attracted attention, other issues have been ignored.
The Realist Prism: A G-Zero Washington for a G-Zero World
By: Nikolas Gvosdev | Column
The secret fear of America’s rivals abroad has been that
Washington would get its financial house in order and lay the groundwork
for a sustained recovery, at a time when America’s nearest peer
competitor, China, is poised for a possible slowdown of its own economy.
They can all rest a bit easier now knowing that the U.S. is likely to
remain mired in its own political and economic crises.
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