Doug Bandow
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Washington, DC, United States
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The U.S. Needs to Talk About the Risk of War With China
Washington’s commitment to Taiwan hasn’t been sold to the American public. → Read More
The South Korean Nuclear Bomb Is Probably Coming
North Korean nuclearization makes a once-taboo option thinkable. → Read More
Prisoner Release Doesn't Make Myanmar's Junta Any Less Dangerous
The West shouldn’t let up pressure after Myanmar’s recent prisoner releases. → Read More
Beijing and Washington Need a Joint Plan for North Korea’s COVID-19 Disaster
As Pyongyang claims success, the World Health Organization raises serious doubts. → Read More
A Lame-Duck Moon Can Fix South Korea’s Refugee Failings
Persecuted Chinese Christians deserve asylum from Seoul. → Read More
A Lesson for North Korea: Ukraine Gave Up Its Nukes and Was Invaded
Nonproliferation may be the next, albeit unintended, victim of Russia’s aggression. → Read More
How North Korea Could Exploit Russia's War Against Ukraine
North Korea always moves on its own timetable, but it might decide that the Ukraine crisis offers useful cover while it ramps up its testing program. → Read More
Can South Korea Still Draw Kim Jong-un into a Peace Deal?
North Korea already is a nuclear power. The most important question today is whether it is possible to prevent it from becoming a serious mid-level nuclear power whose aspirations no longer can be ignored. → Read More
North Korea's Isolation Will Likely Lead to More Missile Tests
The pandemic has only deepened North Korea's isolation, leading to a famine in the country and difficulty for the Kim regime. → Read More
Hong Kong’s National Security Promises Were All Hollow
The Beijing-backed law is now used to crush dissent across the board. → Read More
North Korea Needs the Bomb to Protect Itself From America
Pyongyang isn’t crazy, just focused on a credible threat. → Read More
Negotiation Is The Only Way Forward With North Korea
Moon Jae-in’s White House visit is a good chance to step up talks again. → Read More
Rich and Entitled Allies Don’t Need US Support
Why should we protect stable allies who won’t protect themselves? → Read More
After Two Months, President Joe Biden Has Become Donald Trump Lite on Foreign Policy
Biden was elected to lead the US, not remake the world. → Read More
China on the Rise: Never Forget the Horror of Chinese Totalitarianism
That way we’ll remain aware of the dangers posed by the CCP’s creation of another Red Emperor. → Read More
Washington Is Awash in Debt, Yet Hawks Want Us to Borrow Even More
The United States no longer can afford to police the world. It is time for other nations to fulfill their responsibilities. → Read More
Washington’s Anti-Russia Fixation
The foreign policy establishment puts hatred of Moscow before America’s interest. → Read More
The U.S. Shouldn't Be Afraid of China
Although a rethink of U.S. policy is warranted, given China’s dramatic advances and growing assertiveness, Washington should develop its response from a position of confidence. → Read More
Time to Bring the Troops Home
The Biden administration begins a military “posture review.” A quick look around the world shows how badly our posture needs revision. → Read More
Don't Boycott the 2022 Olympics Because They're in China
Forcing athletes to stay home might feel good but it would do nothing to improve Beijing’s approach to human rights. → Read More