J. Peter Pham Commentary

Ignoring India

President Bush strengthened our ties with New Delhi. Obama, however, has made some gaffes that put the improved relationship in jeopardy.

Besieged in Accra

Ghana is on the verge of electoral crisis. Will one of Africa’s few success stories collapse into chaos?

Avoiding a Deluge

Without Musharraf, Pakistan’s future seems less clear and less stable than ever. The United States must take a fresh look at its policies toward the country and the region.

NATO's New Rival

There is a new counterweight to NATO. The crisis in Georgia has brought balancing back.

Charting a Strait Course

The Bush administration hasn’t done enough to maintain the precarious military balance between China and Taiwan. Will the next president be the same, or instead seize an opportunity to improve Beijing-Taipei relations?

Coalition of the Unable

All eyes at the upcoming NATO summit will be focused on expansion and the Afghanistan operation, but leaders ignore another topic at the alliance’s peril: the widening gap in military capabilities between America and Europe.

Deconstructing Taiwan's Election

Sunday’s elections in Taiwan, which brought the Nationalists to power, will likely lead to better relations with the mainland. Still, that doesn’t mean cross-strait tensions are going away.

Helping Taiwan Help Itself

The military balance in the Taiwan Strait is shifting. With China breathing down its neck, the United States should make sure that Taiwan holds onto its edge.

A New Dawn in South Korea

A new pro-American president took the oath of office in Seoul today. After years of tense relations with South Korea, the United States needs to make up for lost time.

The Next Genocide?

As post-election violence in Kenya continues, the options facing U.S. policymakers range from bad to worse. Will Washington be able to prevent a genocide?

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May 26, 2012