The agenda of the G7 leaders' meeting in Brussels does not include energy security as an independent topic. Instead the leaders will discuss energy in the context of climate change. Two paragraphs, under “Energy and Climate Change,” talk about the … [Read more...] about Europe – Energy Security for Climate Change
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Cyberspace Time Security
Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel again warned the Chinese to stop their cyber spying activities, suggesting they should renew the dialog to reduce "the risk of miscalculation and escalation in … [Read more...] about Cyberspace Time Security
Foreign Policy 101*
In a revolutionary world environment, foreign policy of a great power -- and especially the lone superpower -- is bound to be full of inconsistencies. Interests are far-flung and constantly demanding new priorities. But one does not have to refer to … [Read more...] about Foreign Policy 101*
Weekly Briefing – May 24-30, 2014
Time to Debunk Political Islam - Rachel Ehrenfeld - Islamism has been accepted by the West as simply another political point of view and its growing efforts and sometimes violent acts to force its dictates, has been met with little, if any resistance … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing – May 24-30, 2014
Guerra de espias
GEOPOLÍTICA Al acusar a China de robarle secretos industriales, Estados Unidos se enfrenta con el gigante asiático. En junio de 2013, las imágenes de Barack Obama y de Xi Jinping paseando sin corbata por los jardines en el rancho californiano de … [Read more...] about Guerra de espias
Time to Debunk Political Islam
Islamism has been accepted by the West as simply another political point of view, and its growing efforts and sometimes violent acts to force its dictates has been met with little, if any resistance especially since September 11, 2001. On May 23, … [Read more...] about Time to Debunk Political Islam
Hard Truths, Difficult Choices: Recommendations to the G-7 on Bolstering Energy Security
In advance of next week’s G-7 meeting in Brussels aimed at seeking ways to strengthen Europe’s energy security, Dr. Gal Luft, co-director of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security (IAGS), and a member of ACD’s Board of Advisors, "calls on … [Read more...] about Hard Truths, Difficult Choices: Recommendations to the G-7 on Bolstering Energy Security
New Calls for Jihad Against Russia
Left: Salah al-Din the Chechen, Army of Immigrants and Supporters commander. Right: Abd Karim Krymsky, a Crimean Tatar, deputy commander of the Army of Immigrants (YouTube, May 13, 2014) The Crimean Tatars opposition of Russia is nothing new. In … [Read more...] about New Calls for Jihad Against Russia
Economic Growth is Not Enough
Left: Thaksin Shinawatra Events in Thailand give the lie to conventional wisdom that rapid economic development leads inevitably to political progress and stability, were such evidence still required. Thailand has made remarkable economic progress … [Read more...] about Economic Growth is Not Enough
Misreading Ukraine
Left: Bernard-Henri Levy in Kyiv An international “intellectual marathon” of political thinkers of divergent persuasions took place in Kyiv, on May 15-19, 2014, to discuss Ukraine’s future. “Ukraine: Thinking Together” was the brainchild of the New … [Read more...] about Misreading Ukraine