B. Clark, D. Patt & T. Walton, Hudson Institute
Since the Cold War ended, the US Department of Defense (DoD) has developed doctrine and capabilihiuties predominantly for the most stressing campaigns it could face against opponents such as the People's Republic of China (PRC), Russia, and North Korea. These worst-case scenarios are intended to ensure US forces can address "lesser-included" cases as well. This approach, however, favors concepts and systems designed for large-scale, high-intensity military conflict... Читать дальше...
Hollie McKay, Newlines
Jihadists made rape a weapon of their genocidal campaign, but for one ethnic minority in Iraq, it's too painful to discuss
S. Pechdimaldji, WT
While our country continues to deal with a health pandemic not seen in more than 100 years, another humanitarian crisis is taking place in a remote region of the world that many Americans may not be aware of but should. It harkens back to one of the darkest chapters in world history where sadly that past is repeating itself.
L. Vinjamuri & H. Kundnani, CH
When Joe Biden was elected as US president, many observers thought the UK would struggle to establish a close relationship with him, and that British diplomats feared being sidelined by the new administration - especially as Biden had referred to British prime minister Boris Johnson as a ‘physical and emotional clone' of Donald Trump.
Douglas Murray, Spectator
Roy Greenslade held a number of prominent positions in Fleet Street over the course of a long career. But he spent the largest part of it at the Guardian, where he berated other journalists for their writings. A similar stance was adopted by him from his position as professor of journalism at City, University of London, from where he lectured students on media ethics and gave evidence...
Harry Eyres, New Statesman
With only nine deaths from Covid-19, the island's handling of the pandemic is a testament to the success of its democracy.
Council on Foreign Relations
Days before the 2011 treaty is set to expire, the United States and Russia agree to extend New START for another five years, keeping verifiable limits on their arsenals...
Gavin Esler, The National
The Scottish Parliament stands at one end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile - a cobbled road connecting Holyrood Palace with Edinburgh Castle, founded in the 12th century. In 1707, Scots voted to dissolve their Parliament and transfer powers to London. Almost three centuries later, in 1999, the legislature was reborn with powers handed back by Westminster, amid increasing agitation for independence. Then came a referendum on independence in 2014.
Luke Coffey, MEI
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the possibility of new regional transit corridors in the South Caucasus in the aftermath of the second Karabakh War.
Stratfor Worldview
Recent data suggests China's economy may be struggling rather than roaring back from a seasonal slump, and that its impressive headline growth numbers in 2020 hid an incomplete and unbalanced recovery. Forward-looking purchasing manager indices (PMI) reported by China after the Lunar New Year were just slightly above 50, which shows a growing economy, but possibly at a slowing rate that could be worrying to Chinese officials. It's too early to tell if the recent dips are temporary... Читать дальше...
Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs
U.S. President Joe Biden has ambitious goals both at home and abroad. On the home front, he promises to "build back better" through enormous investments in COVID-19 pandemic recovery, health care, education, infrastructure, and green technology. Beyond U.S. shores, he is scrapping former President Donald Trump's "America first" approach to statecraft and returning the United States to the global stage: "America" he says, "is back . . . ready to lead the world... Читать дальше...
