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Commentary

Reducing Nuclear Dangers

Activities to reduce the dangers of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction have been prominent elements in Stimson’s agenda throughout its

May 5, 2014
Commentary

Obama’s “reactive” Asia trip

Between April 23-25, 2014, President Obama visited Japan and South Korea, the US’ key allies in Northeast Asia.   It was fair to

May 5, 2014
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Kerry should use first African visit to shore up support for peacekeeping missions

By Alison Giffen:  BUKAVU, Democratic Republic of Congo – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s first trip to sub-Saharan Africa is underway,

May 2, 2014
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Were High International Food Prices An “Early Warning” Of The Arab Spring? Probably Not.

The spike in high international food prices, in late 2010, which coincided with the demonstrations and regime changes in North Africa has

April 28, 2014
Commentary

Pragmatic Steps Toward Ideal Objectives

This year, Stimson celebrates its 25th anniversary.  We’re proud of our record of innovative analysis and action to fulfill our original motto

April 28, 2014
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The US and China in Africa: Competition or Cooperation?

China is often criticized for what looks like an unfair strategy when engaging Africa.  Critics claim that its strategy is more about

April 28, 2014
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Obama’s Asia Trip: Manifestation Of Its Own Limits

On Tuesday, U.S. President Barack Obama finished his four-country Asia trip. The trip was evenly divided between Northeast Asia (Japan and South

April 27, 2014
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Japan updates arms export policy

On April 1, three weeks before President Obama’s arrival in Tokyo, Japan announced the revision of its arms export principles to allow

April 24, 2014
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Obama’s Visit To Japan: Changing Perceptions Is Key To Success

President Barack Obama will visit Tokyo as the first stop of his Asia trip later this week. In his brief, two-day visit,

April 23, 2014
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Are medical radioisotopes contributing to global nuclear insecurity?

Nuclear medicine requires the use of medical radioisotopes for a wide variety of procedures, which have saved millions of lives. The most

April 22, 2014
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Scaring the Allies: The Overseas Implications of Budget Rhetoric

By John Cappel:  For the past several years, civilian defense officials, uniformed military leaders, and members of Congress have been warning about

April 17, 2014
Commentary

Alison Giffen speaks on recent trip to Central African Republic

Stimson expert Alison Giffen explains her recent trip to the Central African Republic and the effects of a recent UN resolution.  To

April 15, 2014