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Prospects for US foreign policy to end-2016

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PROSPECTS H2 2016

Prospects for US foreign policy to end-2016.

Tokyo will strengthen its support for Taiwan

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JAPAN

Japan has a stake in Taiwan’s continued autonomy as a constraint on China’s ability to dominate the region. Japanese politicians have become bolder in indicating support for…

Mine attack may seek to break inter-Korea impasse

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KOREAS

In language more typical of Pyongyang, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff on August 10 promised a "pitiless penalty" for what is the first inter-Korean bloodshed since 2010. The…

US defence pick will face tackling major problems

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UNITED STATES

Esper’s confirmation, which is highly likely, will end the longest period in which the Pentagon has lacked a permanent secretary. The leadership vacuum in the Defense Department…

Trump win will force Abe to recalibrate key policies

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JAPAN

Tokyo had prepared for a Hillary Clinton victory, and is alarmed by comments during Trump's election campaign that raise doubts over the US-Japan defence alliance and raise fears…

US exit from Afghanistan could hold valuable lessons

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UNITED STATES

The final departure of US troops from Kabul in August 2021 has become a point of political contention that will feature during next year’s election campaign. Republicans blame…

Prospects for East Asia to end-2020

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PROSPECTS 2020 H2

In different ways, all will experience significant economic damage and political consequences, ranging from the standing of incumbent leaders to changes in the regional security…

China’s army will step up reform efforts

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CHINA

This was consistent with a long-running emphasis on preparing the PLA for future warfare that involves new types of informational and technological dynamics. One effect will be to…

Japan’s upgraded defence force will pack more punch

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JAPAN

This includes procuring 105 advanced US fighter jets and converting Japan’s two largest destroyers into de facto aircraft carriers.