Region

Asia

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  NATO's Scramble to Quit Afghanistan

  Judy Dempsey

  April 23, 2012

  The Europeans have no choice, politically nor militarily, to stay in Afghanistan once the United States withdraws its combat troops from Afghanistan.

• The Taiwan Gambit: Security Through Soft Power

  Jan TechauTuesday, 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.

• Talking to Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj

  Judy DempseyMonday, April 02, 2012

  With its functioning multi-party democracy and significant mineral deposits Mongolia has become strategically important, but the country's president knows he has to improve the country's poor reputation when it comes to corruption.

• The Hunt for Rare Earth Metals

  Judy DempseyMonday, March 05, 2012

  Consumer awareness and the flow of information in the globalized economy could help shape a Europe-wide rare earth strategy that could have a positive impact on authoritarian regimes.