Category Archives: Asia & China

Former Defense Secretary has Discussion with CNP President Scott Bates

[fullwidth_text alt_background="none" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Former Defense Secretary Discusses North Korea, Iran and the Defense Budget in One on One with CNP President Scott Bates Dr. Harold Brown Talks Candidly about the National Security Threats Facing the US today and How to Tackle Them Watch Full Video here: http://bit.ly/16KZsQZ Washington, DC – Today, in a…
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The Path to Civilian Rule in Burma Goes Through Indonesia

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom="yes" pb_border_bottom="no" width="2/3" el_position="first"] [sf_modal header="Download" btn_colour="accent" btn_type="sf-icon-reveal" btn_icon="fa-arrow-down" btn_size="standard" btn_text="Download the Paper (PDF)"] [wpba-attachment-list] [/sf_modal] Executive Summary Burma has taken important steps towards a more democratic future.  Aung San Suu Kyi has been released and won a seat in parliament in the 2012 by-elections.  Most other political prisoners have also been released and…
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Australia and the UK in the Asian Century: Embrace of Asia does not mean neglect of the UK

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom="yes" pb_border_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] In a recent speech, CNP Fellow Mike Rann explains the UK and Australia's position in the world following the United State's pivot to Asia [/spb_text_block] [spb_column width="1/6" el_position="first"] [/spb_column] [spb_column width="2/3"] [boxed_content type="coloured" pb_margin_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] The following is a speech delivered by Mike Rann, CNP Fellow for…
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America’s Radio News Network: Scott Bates discusses North Korea

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom="yes" pb_border_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] CNP President Scott Bates discusses the threat of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal with hosts Lori Lundin and Chris Salcedo on America’s Radio News Network. [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom="no" pb_border_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Listen to the show on America's Radio News Network. [/spb_text_block]
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Want China Times: US think tank head urges Taiwan to cut military power against China

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom="yes" pb_border_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] A recent article in Want China Times features remarks by CNP President Scott Bates on Taiwan defense rethink.   [/spb_text_block] [spb_column width="1/6" el_position="first"] [/spb_column] [spb_column width="2/3"] [boxed_content type="coloured" pb_margin_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] US Center for National Policy Scott Bates said that Taiwan should cut half of its military forces…
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Defense News: Analyst Urges Dramatic Rethink of Taiwanese Defense Force

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom="yes" pb_border_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] In a recent article in Defense News, CNP President Scott Bates discusses overhauling the Taiwanese Defense Force. [/spb_text_block] [spb_column width="1/6" el_position="first"] [/spb_column] [spb_column width="2/3"] [boxed_content type="coloured" pb_margin_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] WASHINGTON — With Beijing growing in strength, a U.S. scholar is calling for a major rethink on Taiwan in…
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Taipei Times: Defense suggestions outlined at GWU

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom="yes" pb_border_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] In a recent article in The Taipei Times covering an event on Taiwanese security featuring CNP President Scott Bates: [/spb_text_block] [spb_column width="1/6" el_position="first"] [/spb_column] [spb_column width="2/3"] [boxed_content type="coloured" pb_margin_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] A five-point “provocative” plan for dramatically changing Taiwan’s defense posture was presented on Wednesday to a Taiwan Roundtable…
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