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American Impressions of Gordon Brown

Commentary, 3 December 2007

In Washington, although Brown's foreign policy does not appear much different to Americans, the UK seems to have lost some prestige.

Tags: Americas, Europe

The Overly Simplistic Logic of Washington’s Pakistan Policy

Commentary, 3 December 2007

The simplistic logic of US policy in Pakistan which posits a dichotomy between these two core aims is misleading and should lead to a broader reassessment of US policy in the war on terror.

Tags: Americas, Terrorism, Central and South Asia

Truth is Stranger than Fiction - update

Commentary, 14 November 2007

The US Air Force has reacted decisively to the serious failures that allowed the unscheduled flight of six nuclear weapons. Its response has been swift, thorough and multi-faceted. Yet, for all its openness, it still has questions to answer as to the deeper causes of the episode.

Tags: Aerospace, Americas, Global Security Issues

Sticks, Carrots and Diplomacy: Preventing Military Confrontation with Iran

Commentary, 31 October 2007

An analysis of the means the US should employ in its policy towards Iran's nuclear ambitions. A combination of sticks, carrots and diplomacy might serve Washington's aims better than sanctions and rhetorical brinksmanship.

Tags: Americas, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa

Transatlantic Briefing No. 3-07

Commentary, 4 April 2007

After the American Empire - by Professor Michael Cox, LSE

Tags: Americas

Transatlantic Briefing No. 12-06

Commentary, 8 December 2006

Some Thoughts on the ‘Special Relationship’

Tags: Americas, Europe

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Election Brief: Ballistic Missile Defence and the UK

Commentary, 5 April 2005

There is an outstanding invitation from President George W. Bush Jr. to the United Kingdom, and other allies, to join the United States in a Global Ballistic Missile System. So far, Tony Blair has made no response, or at least, if he has, the nature of the response has not been made public. Many believe that, if there has been a response, it is along the lines of: "Ask me again after the election...

Americas, Europe

Open Letter to George Bush

Commentary, 7 December 2004

Published in the RUSI Newsbrief, November 2004.

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