The United Nations and the “Red Line” in Syria
By voting to create a Joint Investigative Mechanism to bring the Syrian perpetrators to justice, the UN is furthering the enforcement of the “red line” initially established by President Obama. The...
View ArticleThe Tragedy of Cambodia: Hun Sen’s Silent Dictatorship
The relativist argument that Hun Sen’s corruption is better than King Sihanouk’s ineptitude, Lon Nol’s civil war, and Pol Pot’s genocide is no longer acceptable for people born long after these other...
View ArticleThe Eurasian Union: A Budding Challenge to Regional Dynamics
The emergence of the EEU as a counterweight to the EU, US, and China poses a direct challenge to the efforts of much of the international community since the fall of the Soviet Union. The post The...
View ArticleVictims of Peace – The UN, abuse allegations and a culture of impunity
The UN urgently needs to reform peacekeeping to restore accountability in its missions, and so to fulfil the core idea of protecting civilians. The post Victims of Peace – The UN, abuse allegations and...
View ArticleChina’s Financial Challenge: Reforming a Flying Brick
The Xi Jinping Administration is facing significant hurdles in its bid to maintain consistent growth in the Chinese economy. The post China’s Financial Challenge: Reforming a Flying Brick appeared...
View ArticleNATO digs in for the long haul
Preparation for what is looking increasingly likely to be a period of enhanced tension lasting years or decades is now well under way across the Western alliance. Paradoxically, the diverse nature of...
View ArticleElections in Myanmar: After the NLD’s Victory, What’s Next?
Myanmar’s national election represented a milestone on its path to democracy, but there are likely to be many difficult days ahead. The post Elections in Myanmar: After the NLD’s Victory, What’s Next?...
View ArticleBack from the brink: Britain’s 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review
While a significant number of details are still to be clarified, the path laid out by SDSR 2015 should be able to begin to restore the UK’s hard-power capabilities and standing. Although Britain may...
View ArticleThe Eurasian Challenge to Nuclear Non-Proliferation
For the foreseeable future, the nuclear non-proliferation community may be faced with mounting challenges from various Eurasian governments seeking to significantly alter geopolitical conditions. The...
View ArticleThe Prussia of the East: Vietnam’s Complex Role in Asia-Pacific Security
Vietnam and China have long had a tumultuous relationship which, particularly in the current era, has witnessed considerable ebbs and flows. The post The Prussia of the East: Vietnam’s Complex Role in...
View ArticleThe Great Wall of Japan
Japan is embracing a role in the security order of South East Asia that it has long denied itself. The post The Great Wall of Japan appeared first on Human Security Centre.
View ArticleJapan and India: An Emerging Partnership of Strength and Influence
India and Japan have much to gain from cooperation considering that both seek to emerge as leaders in the Asia-Pacific region. The post Japan and India: An Emerging Partnership of Strength and...
View ArticleFacing the Future: the US 2017 Defence Budget
The Pentagon must be granted sufficient funding to simultaneously fight today’s wars, prepare for contingences, fund modernisation and invest for the long term. But dysfunctional Washington politics...
View ArticleRussia’s INF Treaty Non-Compliance: Degrading Future Arms Control Prospects
Moscow’s blatant disregard for its INF commitments combined with its handling of CFE and OST calls into question its willingness and long term belief in the utility of the current Euro-Atlantic...
View ArticleChina’s 2016 National Party Congress: An Opportunity Missed
Rather than pursuing a more aggressive and bold approach, the Xi Administration seems to have opted for a conservative strategy. The post China’s 2016 National Party Congress: An Opportunity Missed...
View ArticleFuture Sino-US Relations: Building Partnership Capacity
The current relationship between China and the US, albeit fractured, offers much to build upon. The post Future Sino-US Relations: Building Partnership Capacity appeared first on Human Security Centre.
View ArticleDefeating the Islamic State in Syria: What Happens After Victory?
The nobleness of defeating IS should not be questioned, but the long term impact of how victory is attained must be carefully evaluated. The post Defeating the Islamic State in Syria: What Happens...
View ArticleHouse of Commons Defence Committee publishes HSC evidence on Army and Future...
House of Commons Defence Select Committee publishes HSC evidence on the Army and Future Force. The post House of Commons Defence Committee publishes HSC evidence on Army and Future Force appeared first...
View ArticleOpening New Horizons: Lifting the US Arms Embargo on Vietnam
Although the prospects for short term advantages from removing the embargo may be limited, the long term benefits for both Vietnam and the US could be significant. The post Opening New Horizons:...
View ArticleThe North Korean Nuclear Program: Putting Kim Jong-un on His Heels
By taking a more forceful approach, the next US administration has an opportunity to change Northeast Asian political dynamics. The post The North Korean Nuclear Program: Putting Kim Jong-un on His...
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