Monday, December 26, 2011

Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- December 26, 2011



Preparing For Uncertainty On The Korean Peninsula -- Bonnie S. Glaser, China & U.S. Focus

Kim Jong-il’s sudden death has introduced a new element of uncertainty into the security dynamics in Northeast Asia. In recent years, quiet discussions have undoubtedly taken place in all of the region’s capitals, as well as in Washington DC, about the challenges that Kim’s passing might pose. Nevertheless, no country is well prepared for the power transition in North Korea. Moreover, suspicions among neighboring countries run deep and all are monitoring each other as closely as they are monitoring developments inside the hermit kingdom.

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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials

Obama preaches, dictators sneer -- Barry Rubin, Jerusalem Post

Obama’s Muddled Thinking on Afghanistan -- Max Boot, Commentary

The Next Russian Revolution? -- Robert Service, New York Times

Putin’s Children -- Bill Keller, New York Times

Time to clean up U.S. regime-change programs in Cuba
-- Fulton Armstrong, Miami Herald

Is model Turkey sliding into authoritarianism?
-- Alexander Christie-Miller, Christian Science Monitor

From Iraq’s guardian to its counselor
-- David Ignatius

The desperate plight of Iraq's Assyrians and other minorities
-- Mardean Isaac, The Guardian

Will Hizbullah Get Syria's WMD if Assad Goes Down? -- Dan Ephron, Daily Beast

Stop looking for the next al-Qaida -- Jason Burke, The Guardian

Can Japan, Russia Transform Asia? -- Gilbert Rozman, The Diplomat

Trade wars are a losing proposition: China needs to play by the rules -- Washington Times editorial

Don't Worry About China: World Bank Chief Economist -- Gordan G. Chang, Forbes

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