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James Stavridis
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 11, 2018
China's long game for the Singapore summit
While Trump and Kim play checkers, Xi has the go board out.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 13, 2018
North Korea isn't the biggest problem in Asia
Kim is a tactical difficulty, maintaining alliances against China is the strategic issue
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 27, 2018
Why 'Emperor Xi' should worry
China will learn that totalitarian states have short-term advantages but they don't end well.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 26, 2018
'Low yield' nukes pose a very high threat
Forces from a century ago are back in play, but the stakes today are much higher.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 11, 2017
Key to countering North Korea lies offshore
Given all the maritime capability that is needed in dealing with North Korea, it is clear the U.S. must continue to conduct exercises on the high seas.

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