Abstract Russia’s military annexation of Crimea in early 2014, and the ensuing crisis in its relations with neighboring countries and the Western world, brought to…
Country or Region: United States
Abstract There is an emerging consensus among global governance scholars that there is a global energy governance gap. The rapid transformation of global energy markets…
Summary The rise of China as a powerhouse of the world economy not only caused many countries to deepen their economic integration with, but also…
Abstract Should the United States adopt a fundamentally more modest and restrained grand strategy? Should it dramatically reduce, and perhaps eliminate, the network of security…
Summary As is consistent with the concept of governance, nuclear power programmes are delivered through complex networks of international players. Governments seek to manage and…
Summary There is a significant uncertainty around US security commitment to East Asia over the next 15-20 years, underpinned by China’s economic and military rise.…
Summary President Rouhani came to power in Iran in 2013 promising to reform the country’s long-contentious foreign policy. His top priorities were rehabilitating the Iranian…
Abstract In December 2012 Abe Shinzo returned to power after five years in the political wilderness. Since taking office he has solidified his political leadership…
Abstract The Asia Pacific is currently beset by two contradictory trends: growing economic interdependence and deepening strategic rivalry. Amidst these trends, new sets of regional…
Abstract Pakistan’s Afghan policies, so consequential for its neighbour, have also had a deep impact on the country’s political landscape and society. This article examines…
Abstract Apart from North Korea, no state’s nuclear program in the twenty-first century has raised more concern to international security than Iran’s. While Iran insists…
Abstract Russia has sharply objected to US plans for ballistic missile defense. The Russian official explanation is that the real purpose of the US missile…
Abstract Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s decision to enter talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been a game changer in the competition over Asia Pacific…
Abstract This article assesses Southeast Asian views of the US “rebalance,” examining reactions to US military deployments, military assistance to partners, and support for Southeast…
Abstract In the aftermath of 9/11, the USA embarked on a massive global hunt for terrorists and launched its “Operation Enduring Freedom” in Afghanistan. Its…
