Topic

Security and Defense

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  The Taiwan Gambit: Security Through Soft Power

  Jan Techau

  April 17, 2012

  With traditional strategies rendered obsolete and its main ally relatively weaker, Taiwan has done a remarkable thing by reverting to soft power for its own protection.

• Why NATO Must Start Talking About Iran

  Judy DempseyMonday, April 16, 2012

  If NATO wants to be a relevant political organization, it is time it starts to talk about Iran instead of brushing the issue under the carpet.

• Taking on Somalia's Pirates, on Land

  Judy DempseyThursday, April 12, 2012

  Europe's decision to pursue pirates on land is no substitute for a long term strategy for the Horn of Africa.

• A Difficult Task for Ashton

  Sinan ÜlgenFriday, April 06, 2012

  Catherine Ashton faces a daunting task in leading the P5+ 1 in talks with Iran on its nuclear program.

• Negotiations with Iran: Buying Time, but for Whom?

  Judy DempseyMonday, March 12, 2012

  The renewal of talks on Iran’s nuclear program is about buying time. The big question is who needs breathing space the most.

• Europe's Arms Trade

  Judy DempseyThursday, March 01, 2012

  As long as politicians remain complacent about the moral and political problems caused by arms exports, Europe’s companies will simply carry on with business.