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Commentary

Implications of the General Security of Military Information Agreement for South Korea

By Sangbo Park The Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan signed a General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) on November 23.

December 16, 2016
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Innovate to Prevent the World’s Most Dangerous Weapons from Falling into the Wrong Hands

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery: Brian Finlay, President and CEO, Stimson Center High Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on

December 15, 2016
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The Trump Administration and Nuclear Weapons: A Legacy to be Defined

Editor’s note: This analysis is part of Presidential Inbox 2017 — an ongoing Stimson Center series examining the major global challenges and

December 14, 2016
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The Threat of Illegal Gold Mining in a Post-FARC Colombia

This post is part of the Natural Security Forum blog, which provides quick analysis from the Natural Security Forum team and outside

December 14, 2016
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The Importance of Being Certain

By William Reinsch The recent episode involving Carrier sheds some light on how a President Trump will govern. He clearly sees himself

December 13, 2016
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Japan’s Future in the South China Sea

By Jeremy Fuller Japan’s Defense Minister Tomomi Inada recently announced a new plan for engagement with Southeast Asia. Christened “Vientiane Vision,” the

December 13, 2016
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Alliances in the Asia-Pacific: US Commitments Will be Tested

Editor’s note: This analysis is part of Presidential Inbox 2017 — an ongoing Stimson Center series examining the major global challenges and

December 12, 2016
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Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century

Ages ago, I was a Legislative Assistant on Capitol Hill, working for a member of the House Armed Services Committee. The most

December 8, 2016
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Support Stimson’s Extraordinary Work

By Brian Finlay Rare. Uncommon. Extraordinary. When I think of the achievements of Stimson’s team, these are the words that come to

December 7, 2016
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Trump Can Help Bridge the Natural Security Divide during First 100 Days

Editor’s note: This analysis is part of Presidential Inbox 2017 — an ongoing Stimson Center series examining the major global challenges and

December 7, 2016
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Natural Security Under President Trump

This post is part of the Natural Security Forum blog, which provides quick analysis from the Natural Security Forum team and outside

December 7, 2016
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Transition Follies

By William Reinsch Having watched presidential transitions dating back to Jimmy Carter, two things appear certain when the change is from one

December 6, 2016