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Israel’s New Government is the Most Far-Right in its History

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San Plapinger examines how Benjamin Netanyahu’s new hardline government could impact the country’s relations with Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE.

and Intelligence Program . His work focuses on strategic competition, irregular warfare, fleet operations and Middle East security issues. From 2020 to 2022, Samuel served as the embedded CNA field ... worry is the potential for significant internal tensions in Israel proper and the occupied West Bank. Indeed, the Israeli Minister of National Security’s recent provocative visit to the Temple Mount ... with close regional allies Egypt and Jordan and its ongoing efforts to build relations with key Gulf states? Israel has long-standing security, intelligence and military ties with Jordan and Egypt

The Winter Olympics: Opportunities & Challenges for Beijing

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James Bellacqua examines Beijing’s goals for the 2022 Winter Olympics, and how COVID-19 and climate change present new challenges to the event.

will be the intense international media spotlight on Beijing's performance while the games are underway, greatly magnifying Beijing's handling of any outbreak. For the Communist Party of China (CPC ... player on the global stage, validate the CPC's achievements before an international audience, improve the country's international image and influence, and demonstrate its superior ability to handle ... —including the prospect of individual athletes using the Olympic spotlight to make a political statement—and a heavy security and surveillance presence at all competition venues should be expected. A more

China, Malaysia and the South China Sea

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On June 1, the Royal Malaysian Air Force announced that 16 People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) aircraft, flying in “tactical formation,” had entered Malaysia's Flight Information Region.

Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. Christopher Cairns is a Research Scientist in CNA’s Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. On June 1, the Royal Malaysian Air Force announced that 16 People’s ... back. The Malaysian Air Force described the incident as a “serious matter that threatens national security and aviation safety,” while the country’s foreign minister, Hishammuddin bin Hussein, said ... force…. [that] strictly complied with international law and didn't enter the air space of any other country.” The PLAAF’s June maneuver in the South China Sea is hardly China’s first maritime action

Revisiting CNA's Pandemic Conference of 2006 — The View from 2020

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In February 2006, CNA convened a conference of public health and government officials, medical experts and regional specialists to discuss the science and politics of pandemics, particularly as pertains to Asia.

. Political challenges posed by pandemics can hamper the ability of governments to deal with global health security emergencies. During our 2006 conference, one of the major non-medical takeaways was that domestic and international politics will be highly significant factors in determining how effective the early warning, containment, and response to future global pandemics will be. As summarized in the conference report, “…the emergence of human pandemic flu is a question not just of biology and demography but also a question of transparency and international will.” Transparency

To Halt the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus, Think Globally, Coordinate Locally

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An international effort is underway to halt the spread of a novel coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV.

To Halt the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus, Think Globally, Coordinate Locally An international effort is underway to halt the spread of a novel coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV. /images/InDepth/Post27.jpg To Halt the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus, Think Globally, Coordinate Locally 27 Eric Trabert An international effort is underway to halt the spread of a novel coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV. The World Health ... monitoring the situation and have implemented certain precautions,  including screening passengers coming from Wuhan at five major U.S. airports: JFK in New York, San Francisco International, Los

Protecting Civilians in Gaza Requires Not Just a Will, but a Way

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The U.S. can help Israel reduce civilian casualties in Gaza with advice on civilian harm mitigation in military operations, using lessons from Iraq, etc.

invasion involves urban operations, which tend to be decentralized, small-unit operations with delegated authorities. Even experienced militaries dedicated to complying with international law still ... and operational approaches could make a significant difference. The United States has successfully demonstrated this in its own operations. In Afghanistan, US and international forces reduced harm ... harm has increasingly become a strategic challenge to military operations. It can undercut security by damaging legitimacy and alliances. Adversaries exploit civilian casualties in their fundraising

Ukraine: China's Burning Bridge to Europe?

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Elizabeth Wishnick analyzes how the Russia-Ukraine war will impact China’s Belt and Road Initiative projects and access to the European market.

threatened to withhold deliveries of 500,000 vaccine doses unless Ukraine unsigned the document (although China denies this). With the disbursement of a $5 billion loan from the International Monetary ... relations, American officials have sought to limit China's military investments in Ukraine in recent years. During the Trump administration, National Security Advisor John Bolton traveled to Ukraine ... opted to abstain on the U.N. Security Council resolution condemning Russia's action. China has never officially recognized the Russian annexation and Chinese high-level officials are barred from

cna talks: Chinese Arctic Investment, Part II

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The second of a two-part episode on the podcast CNA Talks discusses China’s Arctic investment and laws in Arctic nations to regulate foreign direct investment.

and regulation of the global commons, international law and treaties, the law of armed conflict and homeland security. Rosen is a retired Navy captain who served with the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps as an international law attorney and military planner. Cara Thuringer is a research specialist at CNA with expertise in environmental analysis, water resource management, climate change studies, and communications. She supports CNA’s   Military Advisory Board (MAB) , an elite group of retired military flag officers, as they investigate the national security implications of the global

cna talks: Chinese Arctic Investment, Part I

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The first of a two-part episode on the podcast CNA Talks discusses China’s Arctic investment and laws in Arctic nations to regulate foreign direct investment.

and regulation of the global commons, international law and treaties, the law of armed conflict and homeland security. Rosen is a retired Navy captain who served with the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps as an international law attorney and military planner. Cara Thuringer is a research specialist at CNA with expertise in environmental analysis, water resource management, climate change studies, and communications. She supports CNA’s   Military Advisory Board (MAB) , an elite group of retired military flag officers, as they investigate the national security implications of: global

Samoa Disputed Election Amid Great Power Rivalry

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A disputed election has recently plunged Samoa into a state of constitutional crisis. The outcome of this dispute may reshape the small Pacific island country’s relations with China, the United States and U.S. allies in the region.

Brian Waidelich is a Research Scientist in CNA’s Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Program . His research focuses on issues related to great power competition and Indo-Pacific maritime security. Benjamin DeThomas is a Research Scientist in CNA's Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Program , where he works on issues related to China’s overseas influence and economic statecraft. A disputed election has ... and to build capacity and resilience in the field of maritime security. Recent strategic guidance from the Biden Administration also reiterates the U.S. intention to “reinforce our partnership with Pacific