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What Did the Summit of The Americas Accomplish?

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The Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles exposed rocky U.S. relations with Latin America, due to regional turmoil and U.S. paralysis, writes Ralph Espach.

hoped to generate action — or at least agendas for action — on several critical challenges: migration, climate change and economic development. The immediate result was four days of talks and photo ... — and a confusing agreement among 20 nations’ leaders to accept more foreign refugees and migrants in exchange for international assistance. Summits of the Americas do not generally create action . Still ... throughout the Americas (except for Cuba) were expected to launch the resource-rich region on a development splurge toward sustainable prosperity. Though investment, trade, and incomes grew, the region

North Korea's Strategic Surprise in the Yellow Sea: A Future Scenario

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Markus Garlauskas presents a fictional future Yellow Sea conflict scenario, following the consequences of a surprise attack by North Korea against South Korea.

. Earlier this month, at a Center for Strategic and International Studies event, the White House's Indo-Pacific coordinator, Kurt Campbell, told the online audience that the Pacific may be the most ... Korea's continued weapons development alongside the rising assertiveness of the People's Republic of China (PRC). [Excerpts from “Chapter 15: A Mortal Wound,” The History of the United ... with President Trump. Dismissed as mere “short range” missiles, the tests did not attract the international attention and additional sanctions that intercontinental ballistic missiles or nuclear weapons had—so

cna talks: U.S. Strategy on Al-Qaeda

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Despite experiencing setbacks over the last 16 years, Al Qaeda has proven to be a learning organization that has evolved and expanded. On this episode of CNA Talks, experts Jonathan Schroden, Julia McQuaid, Pamela Faber and Zack Gold discuss the findings released in CNA's independent assessment of U.S. government efforts against Al Qaeda.

. Jonathan Schroden   is director of CNA's Center for Stability and Development and CNA's Special Operations Program. He is an expert in counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, stability operations, operations assessment, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Middle East. Julia McQuaid   is director of CNA’s Program on Transnational Challenges. She is an expert on international security issues ... of conflict and instability. Pamela Faber   is an associate research analyst at CNA. Her research is at the intersection of security and development in conflict and post-conflict regions with a regional

cna talks: Red Robots

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Artificial Intelligence and unmanned systems are rapidly changing the dynamics of warfighting and military power. With Russia, China, and other nations investing in and testing these capabilities, the United States has to understand what capabilities other countries have and how their governments could seek to use them. On this episode of CNA Talks, experts Larry Lewis, Samuel Bendett, and Kevin Pollpeter discuss unmanned military systems, how Russia and China are developing and employing their capabilities, and what the United States should do in response.

has a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Rice University. Samuel Bendett   is an Associate Research Analyst with the Center for Naval Analyses' International Affairs Group, where he is a member ... development, Russian naval capabilities and Russian decision-making calculus during military crises. Bendett received his M.A. in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School, Tufts University and B.A. ... linguist, he holds an MA in international policy studies from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program at King’s College London. ContactName

China’s Thirsty Chips

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China’s drive for self-reliance in the semiconductor industry is challenged by shortages of clean water, and semiconductor fabs exacerbate China’s water problems.

examining a major overlooked constraint on the sector’s development in China—water, or rather the lack of it. The Semiconductor Water Problem Enormous quantities of ultrapure water are needed ... and water pollution pose and have taken measures to address them in recent years, water-intensive economic priorities like the development of the semiconductor sector typically are set without regard ... ’s total industrial water use. China’s top 10 semiconductor firms are located in places with water challenges. Take Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), China’s largest chip

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 ... , critical infrastructure, and other civilian objects. This information can inform no-strike processes, planning, and the development of courses of action that take civilians into account and improve

The US Advances its Pacific Partnership Strategy in Micronesia

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April Herlevi examines recent agreements between the US and Pacific Island nations and how they fit into the country’s Pacific Partnership Strategy.

Agency for International Development, funding digital connectivity, and initiating at least 20 other programs . Concluding the COFA negotiations enhances US credibility in the region and serves ... .” In short, US engagement in Micronesia is making important progress. Although Pacific Island nations do not always receive sufficient attention in international affairs and US foreign policy, a credible

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.

Washington and Beijing. Several U.S. allies—including Australia, New Zealand and Japan—play important roles in Samoa’s security and economic development. For one, both Australia and New Zealand ... distance from China’s proposed project in Vaiusu. The resident advisor of the Japan International Cooperation Agency called the Japanese government’s contributions to Samoa “immense,” citing other assistance, such as the construction of a university and the provision of experts for human resources development. Regardless of which Samoan party’s leader establishes undisputed control over

Lessons from the 2004 Tsunami Response

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun organized a conference call with close allies and partners to discuss the COVID-19 crisis and ways to coordinate their responses.

the headlines about the COVID-19 pandemic, a notable development may have escaped the attention of observers. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun organized a conference call with close allies ... , strategic-level competition with China over the rules and norms in international politics and economy. Notably, Biegun’s conference call did not include a representative from China, the source of the outbreak ... these nations will activate response forces such as militaries for international assistance. Still, a few lessons from the Tsunami Core Group cooperation are relevant to the COVID-19 crisis response. First

The U.S. is Close to a Deal with the Taliban: What’s Next?

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Last Friday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Twitter that the United States had officially "come to an understanding with the Taliban on a significant reduction in violence across Afghanistan."

the Stability and Development Program. Schroden is an expert on the Marine Corps, special operations forces, terrorism/counterterrorism, indigenous force development, security force assistance, foreign ... with a representative group of Afghans that includes members of the government. Pompeo called this development, “an important step on a long road to peace” — an apt way of describing the situation, since ... governments, the reintegration of Taliban fighters — potentially into the Afghan security forces — and the relationship of any post-peace government with the international community, including the continued