Asia

North Korea: Coronavirus, Missiles and Diplomacy

SWJED — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 22:02:18 +0000

North Korea: Coronavirus, Missiles and Diplomacy SWJED Sun, 04/12/2020 - 6:02pm

North Korea’s poor health infrastructure and proximity to coronavirus hotspots make it especially vulnerable to the deadly pandemic. Increasing the risks, humanitarian workers and medical supplies in the North Korea are limited by travel restrictions and sanctions even as the U.N. sanctions committee provided some exemptions to help deal with the virus. An outbreak of the disease in North Korea could have crippling political and socioeconomic consequences, even threatening its internal stability.

Sound the Clarion! Hybrid Warfare Has Arrived in the Asia-Pacific

SWJED — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 06:04:47 +0000

Sound the Clarion! Hybrid Warfare Has Arrived in the Asia-Pacific SWJED Tue, 01/14/2020 - 1:04am

Ever since Russia’s rapid annexation of Crimea in 2014 during the height of the Ukraine Crisis thrust the term “hybrid warfare” into mainstream consciousness, predictions of its imminent spread westward have been fervently propagated. The perceived threat of hybrid warfare has however since evolved into something more universal and far-reaching, and in recent years it would seem as if the tendrils of this virulent threat have finally traversed the vast expanse of the globe to arrive in the Asia-Pacific.

China’s All-Effects All-Domain Strategy in an All-Encompassing Information Environment

SWJED — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 23:28:01 +0000

China’s All-Effects All-Domain Strategy in an All-Encompassing Information Environment SWJED Mon, 10/14/2019 - 7:28pm

China is wielding strategies that envelop opponents with an all-effects all-domain approach to national power. These effects are neither precise nor pre-ordained because they occur in an uncertain information environment that encompasses behavior by all sensors – living, or artificial. Drawing from a rich tradition of hybrid stratagems and holistic information, China’s leaders use a variety of asymmetric approaches that exploit weaknesses in opponents’ strategies.

Indo-Pacific Terrorism: What to Expect for the Foreseeable Future

SWJED — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:25:35 +0000

Indo-Pacific Terrorism: What to Expect for the Foreseeable Future SWJED Thu, 04/18/2019 - 6:25am

The past two decades in the Indo-Pacific region have resulted in remarkable change across the terrorist landscape. Attacks and deaths are down, but jihadist ideology and threats persist. The Indo-Pacific states of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines consistently remain among the “Top 10” countries affected by terrorism according to the Global Terrorism Index report. If there was any doubt whether or not 2019 would see a continuation of the deadly trend, this year’s bombing just days before the Bangsamoro Organic Law plebiscite, the Pulwama terrorist attack in India, the breakup of an international terrorist cell in Malaysia, and the New Zealand mosque shootings all serve to remind us that extremism remains at our front door.

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Why Trump Pushed Arms Sales in Asia

SWJED — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 19:53:02 +0000

Why Trump Pushed Arms Sales in Asia SWJED Sat, 11/11/2017 - 2:53pm

President Trump has signaled his intention to further fuel the escalating arms race in Asia and profit from it.

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To the Horizon: Seven Conflicts of Concern for the U.S. Military

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:35:00 +0000

To the Horizon: Seven Conflicts of Concern for the U.S. Military Peter J. Munson Thu, 06/13/2013 - 3:35am

For the U.S. military to restructure and prepare for the future it must look at large formal armies that are currently using proxies to engage in small conflicts that enforce a larger agenda.

The Revenge of Geography: Why Mexico Matters

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:30:00 +0000

The Revenge of Geography: Why Mexico Matters Peter J. Munson Fri, 05/17/2013 - 3:30am

In the book’s final chapter, Kaplan warns America’s pivot to Asia may overlook its greatest foreign policy opportunity: building an enduring partnership with Mexico to safeguard our most vulnerable flank.

The Pacific “Pivot”: What it Means for Language, Region, and Culture Education and Training

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000

The Pacific “Pivot”: What it Means for Language, Region, and Culture Education and Training Peter J. Munson Tue, 03/12/2013 - 4:30am

The realities of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan necessitated “just-in-time” cultural training that focused heavily on the “do’s and don’ts.” A more deliberate approach is warranted in Asia.

Rebalancing the US Military for 21st Century Threats

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Rebalancing the US Military for 21st Century Threats

An interview with Janine Davidson.

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Sharing the Wealth: Burma’s Post-Military Rule and Natural Resource Governance

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Sharing the Wealth: Burma’s Post-Military Rule and Natural Resource Governance Peter J. Munson Fri, 10/26/2012 - 5:30am

The linkages between democracy, natural resources, and peacemaking as Burma seeks a way to wind down a half-century long complex of ethnic, political, and religious strife.