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North Korea displayed its military might with a huge parade Sunday 10 October 2010 to mark the 65th anniversary of the country's only political party. Heir apparent Kim Jong Un appeared with his father, absolute leader Kim Jong Il. With the event aired live on national television, North Koreans received their first extended look at the young man selected to be their next leader. Importantly, this marked the first public display of the No-dong-B intermediate range missile. This missile is a significant new capability, since it can be covertly deployed on small carge vessels in standard-sized cargo containers. Iran must be presumed to have the same capability, which would circumvent American ballistic missile defense preparations.

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  • Exporting Security: The Balanced Approach by Nikolas K. Gvosdev, 15 Oct 2010 -- "The debates over the future direction (and budgeting) of the U.S. national security and defense establishments are intensifying. For the last several years, we have had the ongoing arguments as to whether U.S. security is more imperiled by the challenges of weak and failing states--necessitating mobile, light forces skilled in counter-insurgency--or by the return of great powers fielding massive amounts of conventional capabilities--meaning that the U.S. military must rebuild its traditional warfighting platforms. ..."
  • The Hezbollah Precedent in Afghanistan? by Nikolas K. Gvosdev, 8 Oct 2010 -- "In my World Politics Review column today, I speculate whether the talks between the government of Hamid Karzai and the Taliban might follow the Hezbollah precedent; that is, the Taliban would be able to join in the Afghan government as a corporate entity, and retain its separate structures, including an armed wing. I've also been reminded that a similar precedent that would be of great concern to the United States would be for the Taliban to gain a "safe area" in Afghanistan similar to the despeje (demilitarized zone) that was granted to the FARC in Colombia by the government of Andres Pastrana. ..."
  • Pakistan and NATO? Two responses by Nikolas K. Gvosdev, 7 Oct 2010 -- "In addressing the question of how to grapple with the deteriorating relationship between Pakistan and the West, our colleague Derek Reveron took the proverbial "bull by the horns" and dispensed with the usual "incremental" recommendations in favor of this bold proposal: "To illustrate that NATO countries are committed to the long-term security and stability of Central and South Asia, NATO should invite Pakistan to join the Alliance." My colleague Hayat Alvi and I offer our responses. ..."
  • America's Doctor Germ Dead at 84 by George Smith, 5 Oct 2010 -- "William C. Patrick, the father of the original US germ warfare program, has died. ..."
  • Pakistan and NATO by Derek Reveron, 4 Oct 2010 -- "Recent attacks on NATO supply lines in Pakistan and Pakistan's official suspension of access through the Khyber Pass really underscore the challenges facing NATO. Shuja Nawaz recently explained This situation could easily careen out of control. ..."

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