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9/23/2021 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

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The Afghans that Fought Dave Maxwell Thu, 09/23/2021 - 6:27am

Since the disastrous fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, there have been a continuous series of reports that announce far-reaching observations and conclusions from the conflict. Two popular narratives are that cowardly Afghan forces collapsed with barely a shot fired and that the U.S. military is incapable of building an effective foreign partner force. On its face, each judgement would seem to have some threads of truth... Читать дальше...

Evolution of China’s Cyber Threat Riley.C.Murray Thu, 09/23/2021 - 5:21am

In 1989, a team of American analysts presented an argument that the next generation of war would have blurred lines between war and politics, and civilians and combatants. This has become increasingly true as corporations now have major stakes in global conflict and are able to influence outcomes of global politics and war. The Russo-Georgian War further blurred those lines when the Georgian government transferred... Читать дальше...

U.S. Strategy and Foreign Policy throughout the Balkans Riley.C.Murray Thu, 09/23/2021 - 5:15am

With the election of a new U.S. president comes a new foreign policy strategy. While the U.S. continues to manage the recent evacuation of forces and allies from Afghanistan, monitors the volatile situation between Israel and Hamas, and carefully listens to North Korea’s aggressive rhetoric, it must not lose focus on Russia and China. At a time when both countries continue to expand their presence in eastern Europe... Читать дальше...

Outweighing Communism: The Role of the Military in Land Reform Riley.C.Murray Thu, 09/23/2021 - 5:06am

In 1952, U.S. officials approved the establishment of an international anticommunist movement for rural reconstruction in the Philippines. Central to this project was the issue of land reform. After a perceived success of development programs and subsequent surrender of the Hukbalahap insurgents, the U.S. abandoned its commitment to land reform.[1] However, land reform and its security... Читать дальше...