Researching, commenting, and writing on international politics, focusing on international history and Japanese foreign policy. 国際政治学者。国際政治史やイギリス外交史、日本外交などが専門。
I am excited to annouce that my newest book is now out! I coedited a book with Dr. Hans Kundnani, entitled "The Transformation of the Liberal International Order". Stellar contributors joined us. You can now download this for free! Do not miss it!
Why are we seeing so many reports of abandoned or broken down Russian tanks, etc? One answer: Conscripts make up 30% of Russia's Army. They are poorly paid (about $25 a month) & trained (4 months of basic training) & serve for 1 year.
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