October 28, 2010 This Week on ForeignAffairs.com This newsletter is sponsored by Norwich University. Essay - Nov/Dec 2010 Eric Schmidt and Jared CohenIncreased connectivity allows for the spread of liberal, open values but also poses a number of dangers. To foster the free flow of information and challenge authoritarian regimes, democratic states will have to learn to create alliances with people and companies at the forefront of the information revolution. Read Snapshot James DobbinsPresident Obama's advisers agree that the Taliban is an insurgency and that the United States has a real interest in stopping its return to power. Why, then, would some argue against using counterinsurgency, the strategy designed to fight such uprisings? Read Advertisement: Norwich University Master of Arts in Diplomacy Norwich University's Master of Arts in Diplomacy (MDY) is delivered conveniently online and provides insight and understanding into the political, cultural, and geographical complexity of the international environment. Through a core curriculum that examines theories on the international system, law, and world economics, you will acquire an in-depth understanding of foreign relations and global economic interaction, through both theoretical and practical application. You can tailor your education to your specific needs with a choice of three concentrations: International Conflict Management, International Terrorism or International Commerce. Click here for more information. Snapshot By Jennifer LindNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Il has anointed his third son, Kim Jong Un, as his successor. Kim Jong Un will have many obstacles to overcome. But powerful forces will encourage stability, and the continued, sorry reign of the Kim family. Read Author Interview Gideon RoseNext week, Gideon Rose will answer reader questions about Afghanistan and his new book, How Wars End. Submit a question. Snapshot Emanuele OttolenghiSanctions have disrupted Iran's access to the raw materials and technology on which its nuclear program depends. The United States can bolster sanctions by exposing Iranian companies connected to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, and forbidding Western firms from conducting business with them. Read |
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