U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton travelled to nine Sub-Saharan countries during an 11-day tour of Africa, addressing the United States’ goals to ramp up its commitment to economic, security, and development initiatives in the region.
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Winter is Coming: Navigating Arctic Policy
Heat waves, rising temperatures, and retreating ice grab headlines today. However, receding sea ice in the Arctic and a concurrent increase in shipping traffic will intensify attention on the globe’s (still) frigid northern reaches.
Russia: A Global Naval Focus?
There are a number of reasons why the Russian Navy could not develop a global posture, even with access to new overseas facilities.
The Struggle for the Sinai: Israel, Egypt and Regional Stability
The August 5th attacks against Egyptian police on the Israeli border highlights the need for the Muslim Brotherhood and Israel to cooperate on securing the restive Sinai area.
Divided We Fall: The Case of ASEAN
What divides ASEAN’s member states is a growing theme that affects everybody: an emerging US-Chinese rivalry for regional influence.
“Frontline” Review of the NATO Council’s Maritime Security Conference
CLICK TO READ Tim Lynch maintains a Maritime Security and Law Enforcement page.
Canada’s Plans for Power Projection
For nations with a global outlook, the ability to respond to contingencies around the world has often been a mix of necessity and choice.
A Busy Week in the South China Sea
It’s been a busy week for the South China Sea (SCS). For those of you keeping score at home, these are some of the news stories we’ve been following.
The Fuss Over the Falklands
Thirty years after the conflict, British-Argentine hostility over the Falklands has reached a new level, reviving a new war of words.
South Korea: ROKN the Boat
From the Korean peninsula came news on Thursday that construction on a divisive Republic of Korean (ROK) naval base could proceed on Jeju Island.