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“Wobbly” Global Nuclear Order and Iran

Stimson’s Michael Krepon discusses the “wobbly” nature of the global nuclear order and how the Iran negotiations are affecting it. “Any deal

June 18, 2015
Michael Krepon
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The Emerging Japan-Philippines Security Partnership

President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines visited Japan from June 2-5. During his visit, he attended a dinner hosted by Emperor Akihito,

June 18, 2015
Yuki Tatsumi
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Sorry, Hardliners: Iran Wants a Nuclear Deal

It is no secret that Iran’s political elites are divided over many issues involving a final deal Iran might strike with the

June 18, 2015
Geneive Abdo
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Iran Talks Lurch On, but All Eyes Already on ‘Day After the Deal’

In the weeks since the Lausanne talks that set a late June goal for a formal agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear activities, the

June 18, 2015
Ellen Laipson
Commentary

New Report of the Commission on Global Security, Justice & Governance

Earlier today at the Peace Palace in The Hague, former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Madeleine Albright and former Nigerian Foreign Minister and

June 18, 2015
Commentary

Brian Eyler Joins Stimson’s Southeast Asia Program

The Stimson Center announced today the appointment of Brian Eyler as Deputy Director for Stimson’s Southeast Asia program. Eyler’s expertise will complement

June 18, 2015
Brian Eyler
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Stirred But Not Shaken: Sri Lanka’s Rebalancing Act

Shortly after President Maithripala Sirisena’s surprise victory in Sri Lanka’s January Presidential election, the new leader suspended one of the largest Chinese-led

June 18, 2015
Sameer Lalwani
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Growing Dangers on the Subcontinent

Very bad news often follows when adversaries give up on improved relations. We’re at this juncture now on the Subcontinent. High-ranking Indian

June 8, 2015
Michael Krepon
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A Universal Dilemma: Boat People, Humanitarian Concerns, and National Sovereignty

Debates over whether sovereignty trumps moral responsibility towards refugees has taken on new urgency in Southeast Asia, as Thailand’s crackdown on human

June 1, 2015
Courtney Weatherby
Commentary

To Fight Terror, Japan Must Fix Its Intelligence Apparatus

On May 29, the Japanese government decided on a number of measures that aim to enhance its counter-terrorism efforts. A special task

June 1, 2015
Yuki Tatsumi
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The Rashomon Effect: U.S.-Gulf Relations After Camp David Summit

In Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s iconic 1950 film, “Rashomon,” four people witness a crime outside the gates of Kyoto. When called on

May 29, 2015
Ellen Laipson
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Congress’ Appropriate Role in Iran Negotiations

Stimson’s Laicie Heeley discusses the ongoing Iran negotiations and the role Congress has played thus far. “When you’re talking about over 500 members

May 27, 2015
Laicie Heeley
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