Category: REGIONS
Sri Lanka: Balancing Ties Between China and the West
The CIP’s J. Berkshire Miller and Peshan Gunaratne discuss the impact of Sri Lanka’s new government on Colombo’s ties with Beijing and the West.
A Good Defense In East Asia
The CIP’s J. Berkshire Miller analyzes the new US-Japan bilateral defense guidelines and the future of the US-Japan alliance in Foreign Affairs.
Creatively Removing Sanctions Against Iran
Navid Hassibi and Tom Sauer examine creative ways of removing sanctions against Iran.
China Takes Steps To Control South China Sea
The CIP’s J. Berkshire Miller discusses Beijing’s next potential moves in the South China Sea in a piece from Al Jazeera America.
Hedging Their Bets, China, Japan and South Korea Push Trilateral Ties
The CIP’s J. Berkshire Miller analyzes the slow thaw between Japan, Korea and China through trilateral initiatives.
Life After a Nuclear Agreement – Will Bibi Adapt?
Is Israel standing by to recalibrate its policy vis-à-vis Iran? The CIP’s Navid Hassibi delves into the subject in this piece on Iran-Israeli relations.
Korea-Japan Relations and Washington
The CIP’s J. Berkshire Miller discusses the deterioration of Korea-Japan Relations in a East Asia Foundation policy brief.
As deadline looms, who has a tougher road ahead, President Obama or Rouhani?
Navid Hassibi provides an overview of those working to derail nuclear talks in both Washington, DC and Tehran.
Canada Should Take Lessons Learned from Cuba to Iran
Navid Hassibi of the Council on International Policy argues that Canada must plan for the eventual normalization of relations with Tehran.
Did Congress Kill an Iran Nuke Deal?
In dealing with Congress, the administration should first negotiate, then lambast, and then be prepared to “go solo” if all else fails.