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The Foreign Policy Essay: China’s North Korean Challenge
Editor’s Note: North Korea has long been a thorny problem for the United States as an erratic nuclear power that threatens America’s regional allies. Yet the problem may be even bigger for China, which h... -
The Maritime Top Line: Defense Budgets in the Pacific Littoral
In recent years, analysts have devoted much attention to the fact that China continues to increase its defense spending by double-digit percentages annually. They have also focused on fiscal constraints ... -
The Lawfare Podcast: "ISIS: The State of Terror"
This week, Brookings hosted a book launch with Jessica Stern and co-author J.M. Berger for their new book, ISIS: The State of Terror. -
The Week that Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
On Wednesday, Cody shared the news that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. The New York Times editorial board responded to the news by questioning the wi... -
The ISIS Guide to Holy War, or Lonely Planet: Islamic State
“You can also bring cardigans.” This is sartorial advice from the hardened jihadist recruiter behind a new travel guide for the Islamic State. Are you looking to fulfill your ambitions of touring the... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
A Saudi-led coalition continued its bombing campaign in Yemen on Friday, targeting Houthi forces and installations for the second straight day. The Associated Press reports that the strikes hit at least ... -
Where are the Section 215 Cases -- and What Impact Will They Have?
Section 215, the law that has been interpreted to authorize the controversial bulk telephony metadata program, will sunset in about two months -- on June 1, 2015 -- unless Congress acts. The White House... -
No Need to Prosecute Bowe Bergdahl?
I normally make a point of not arguing with New York Times editorials, contenting myself with my role as their unofficial fact-checker on national security legal matters. (Don't thank me.) I find myself... -
U.S. Policy on the South China Sea
At the end of last week, Senators McCain and Reed of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Senators Corker and Menendez of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee sent a letter about the South and East ... -
After Bibi’s Reelection: Why a Pivot to the UNSC is Still a Mistake (Part 1: Settlements)
As the White House continues to direct a cascade of criticism at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, some commenters are beginning to ask whether the ongoing verbal offensive serves any strategic ... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Saudi Arabia launched a slew of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen late last night, targeting locations throughout the country, including Dailami air base and the capital’s international airport. ...
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