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1. Asian Alliances in the 21st Century

Author:
Dan Blumenthal
Publication Date:
08-2011
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Project 2049 Institute
Abstract:
Washington’s policy since the Nixon administration has been to welcome China into the international system. Beijing has accepted the invitation but, unfortunately, has also chosen to engage in a military competition with the United States that is undermining the post-World War II system from which China itself has greatly benefited. Competition need not lead to conflict. There are alternative futures that Washington has the power and influence to create for its own and its allies’ common interests. Washington’s greatest advantage is a set of highly capable allies. Now is the time to help these alliances become greater than the sum of their parts.
Topic:
International Relations, Alliance, Strategic Competition, and International System
Political Geography:
Asia

2. A Japan That Can Say Yes - We Should Welcome the Nationalism of Prime Minister Abe

Author:
Dan Blumenthal and Gary J. Schmitt
Publication Date:
10-2006
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:
The recent election of Shinzo Abe to the premiership of Japan has raised a host of issues about the direction in which Japan is headed. Conventional wisdom holds that Abe will lead the country in an increasingly nationalistic course, but Abe's nationalism is democratic, and one that should be welcomed by the United States.
Topic:
International Relations, Nationalism, and Politics
Political Geography:
United States, Japan, and Israel