Richard Weitz
Richard Weitz writes a weekly column on Asia-Pacific strategic and security issues. He is director of the Center for Political-Military Analysis and a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute. His commentaries have appeared in the International Herald Tribune, The Guardian and Wall Street Journal (Europe), among other publications.
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Another Korean Nuclear Issue
South Korea wants to boost its nuclear capacity. In an already proliferation prone part of the world, this has the US worried.
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South Asia’s Nuclear War Risk
China’s planned nuclear reactors sale to Pakistan highlights the risk of war on the Subcontinent. It could also increase it.
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What Next for the G8?
Can an organisation that excludes China legitimately take the lead on tackling the big security issues facing Asia?
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China Overplays Taiwan Arms
China says arms sales to Taiwan are the cause of Sino-US defence tensions. But even if they stopped now, ties would be chilly.
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Asia Confronts Drug Problem
The problem of narcotics flowing from Afghanistan to Europe is well-known. But the issue also has China and the SCO worried.
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Grappling With Nuclear Asia
The latest NPT review had interesting implications for Asia's nuclear security. But securing binding agreements was tough.
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China’s Troubling Iran Ties
Don’t expect a tough Chinese line on Iran’s nuclear efforts. Burgeoning trade will keep calls for harsher sanctions in check.
