Civic Engagement Historian with an ear the ground and an eye in the sky.
Colorado, USA
Joined June 2017
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Aaron Esparsen retweeted
“People in Korea are scared. And we’re scared of North Korea — but we’re more scared about China. China has been our problem for 5,000 years. And America’s stance is very important to us because it’s directly related to our survival. A lot of Koreans think we need our own indigenous nuclear capability.”
—Lt. Gen. (ret) Chun In-Bum, Republic of Korea Army, on @IndoPacPodcast w/ @GordianKnotRay
Aaron Esparsen retweeted
Last week, Japan unveiled new national security and defense strategies that could ultimately transform its defense posture and the U.S.-Japan alliance. CSIS @JapanChair @cb_johnstone discusses key priorities at this inflection point in Japan’s strategic trajectory.
Watch here:
Aaron Esparsen retweeted
“The speed with which relations between China and Vietnam have deteriorated since Xi’s rise to power is an alarm signal for the entire Indo-Pacific region.”
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Aaron Esparsen retweeted
“Some realists are heartless hawks who would sell their own mothers; others are thoughtful doves who regret the necessity of difficult choices. For every Henry Kissinger, there is a George Kennan.”
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Aaron Esparsen retweeted
Oil output in Russia's Sakhalin-1 pipeline has slid from 220,000 to 10,000 barrels per day
Japanese sanctions on Russia have teeth
Aaron Esparsen retweeted
Jokes aside, I have not seen many Russian tanks moving around in the last couple of months. Have I missed it?
Aaron Esparsen retweeted
TIME's new cover: The legacy of Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader ti.me/3ythoDr
Aaron Esparsen retweeted
Beijing is transforming from a continental power to a #sea power. Its #strategy is naval dominance in the first island chain by #2030 and naval supremacy in the second island chain by #2050. youtube.com/watch?v=pz5q7sq5…
Aaron Esparsen retweeted
By invading #Ukraine, #Putin has made the biggest strategic blunder of his life. Even if the Russian army were to win every battle, #Russia would still lose the war. youtu.be/BeacXBxPARQ
Aaron Esparsen retweeted
U.S. Oil Companies Have Increased Drilling By 60% In One Year forbes.com/sites/rrapier/202…
Aaron Esparsen retweeted
Just as Russia and Ukraine are central to all things oil and natural gas and wheat and fertilizer, so too are they central to all things steel and aluminum and copper and palladium and uranium.
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Aaron Esparsen retweeted
A must-read for anyone interested in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Thread. Who controls Taliban?
Meet the Taliban leadership that now holds the key to #Afghanistan's future.
