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UK, EU Should Be Careful With Northern Ireland

June 21, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in Europe

When the EU threatens trade wars and the UK disregards international agreements, it ignores Northern Ireland’s unique situation and treats it as just another bargaining chip in the Brexit negotiation process.

Tagged Brexit, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Protocol, BelfastLeave a comment

America Should Counter China with Multilateralism

May 10, 2022May 11, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in China

China has gradually isolated itself in the Asia-Pacific through its belligerent wolf warrior diplomacy and maritime ambitions.  

Tagged China, competitive containment, QuadLeave a comment

NATO is Not a Good Model for the Indo-Pacific

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in Asia, NATO

Southeast Asia wants to manage China’s growth, not be pressured into a situation where it must choose sides.

Tagged ASEAN, Biden, China, Louis Gentilucci, NATO, SEATOLeave a comment

For European Unity, It’s “Use It or Lose It”

May 9, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in Europe

The EU is closer than ever and could finally accomplish important reforms. However, this moment is finite and precarious.

Tagged Carnegie, EU, European Union, hungary, Judy Dempsey, OrbanLeave a comment

Death, Dictators and Diplomacy: Russia’s Rise in Africa

May 2, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in Africa, russia

Regardless of how the war in Ukraine impacts Russia’s influence in other corners of the world, one thing is clear: its stock in Africa is still on the rise. 

Tagged Africa, Mali, russia, UkraineLeave a comment

Finland Hurries Towards NATO, Skeptical Sweden Moves Slower

May 2, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in Europe, NATO

Despite Finland and Sweden both moving to join NATO, Finland appears to be working far more diligently to do so.

Tagged Finland, NATO, russia, Sweden, UkraineLeave a comment

Preventing War Over Taiwan: Washington’s Role and Taipei’s Responsibility

April 27, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in Asia, China, Taiwan

Risking a nuclear conflict with China undermines the livelihood and prosperity of all. But such a choice can and should be avoided in the foreseeable future. 

Tagged China, Mearsheimer, Taiwan, Tasi Ing-wenLeave a comment

America Must Avoid Entanglement in Ukraine

April 27, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in Eastern Europe, Europe, russia

In order to accomplish its national interests, the United States will need to support the “Finlandization” of Ukraine.

Tagged Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Barry Posen, Herman Pirchner Jr., Kenneth Waltz, Mark Galeotti, UkraineLeave a comment

What the US Gets Wrong About Taiwan

April 27, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in China, Taiwan

When it comes to Taiwan, America can only protect its interests if it commits in a transparent manner to a diplomatic resolution rather than a military one.

Tagged China, TaiwanLeave a comment

In Ukraine, America Must Focus on Winning the Long Game

April 27, 2022 by realistreviewstaff, posted in Eastern Europe, Europe, russia

Ukraine is important to U.S. national interests, but war with Russia is not the right way to defend them. Such a war would be a human and financial catastrophe. 

Tagged Economics, immigrants, russia, UkraineLeave a comment

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