Tag Archives: U.S. Foreign Policy

R&D from Prepd: America’s “Pivot” to Asia

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Logan Scisco

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R&D from Prepd: Territorial Claims in the Arctic

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Logan Scisco

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U.S.-Russian Relations (2014)

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] When entering the White House in 2009, President Barack Obama sought to “reset” relations with Russia. The Bush administration had tense relations with Russia, cancelling the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty during its first term, waging the war in Iraq … Continue reading →

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R&D: U.S.-Russian Relations (2014)

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on U.S.-Russian Relations (2014). It is difficult to regard the U.S. opposition to Russia’s actions in Crimea as sincere respect for international law: http://t.co/w6MREEneRY — Cato Institute (@CatoInstitute) April 21, … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Logan Scisco

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R&D from Prepd: Max Baucus Nomination as Ambassador to China

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Logan Scisco

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R&D by Prepd: China’s Air Defense Zone

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Logan Scisco

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R&D: NSA Spying Activities Against France

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D explores recent revelations that the National Security Agency (NSA) has been doing extensive electronic surveillance in France. Report highlighting vast #NSA spying on France makes Secretary John Kerry’s trip to Paris uncomfortable: http://t.co/CsFflIFJjt @sarallana — CSMonitor.com (@csmonitor) … Continue reading →

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R&D: U.S. Diplomacy with Iran

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D touches on recent American foreign policy overtures toward Iran, which has been at odds with the international community since 2002 over its nuclear program. Some articles about Israel’s ties to Iran are also a part of this … Continue reading →

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R&D: U.S.-Brazilian Relations

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D covers U.S.-Brazilian relations. Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff recently canceled her state visit to the United States after hearing that the National Security Agency spied on her aides and communications. Cancellation of Dilma’s state visit to Washington has … Continue reading →

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