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China's military could take Taiwan 'if they wanted to'
Former US Assistant Deputy Defence Secretary Jim Townsend says China could force Taiwan to capitulate without a full scale invasion. Watch the full interview from Times Radio...
By Jim Townsend
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NATO sees Russia as a ‘direct threat,’ but not China, says think tank
Jim Townsend of the CNAS Transatlantic Security Program, who served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO under the Obama administration, says Europe’s ...
By Jim Townsend
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Jim Townsend on New Day Weekend With Christi Paul and Boris Sanchez
On this segment of New Day Weekend, Jim Townsend offers his assessment on the unfolding events in Europe, and what President Biden's actions mean moving forward. Watch the f...
By Jim Townsend
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CNAS' Townsend on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Jim Townsend, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the CNAS Transatlantic Security Program, discusses the security and defense issues as Russia invades Ukraine. He speaks with Haidi Strou...
By Jim Townsend
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U.S. Plans For Russia Amid Fears Of Attack
In addition to putting U.S. troops on heightened alert, the White House has outlined its economic plans to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. Jim Townsend joins Jay Strubberg...
By Jim Townsend
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Russian Militarization in Arctic Could Lead to Offensive Action, Says Former Defense Official
During the June 2021 summit with the Russian president, President Biden talked to Putin about the Arctic remaining “a region of cooperation rather than conflict,” but there ha...
By Jim Townsend
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Russia tests missile system in the Arctic
As Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to expand military efforts in the Arctic region, experts say the country's advanced weapon system could pose a threat to US aircr...
By Jim Townsend
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CNAS 2017: Who Cares About Europe?: The Future of the West and Transatlantic Cooperation
America’s relationship with Europe and the institutions that underpin the rules-based order have been an integral part of U.S. foreign policy for the past 70 years. But that s...
By Julianne Smith & Jim Townsend
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Who Cares About NATO?: Reactions on the Mall
CNAS Transatlantic Security experts Julianne Smith and Jim Townsend asked Americans visiting Washington, DC the question: "What are your thoughts on NATO?" The responses may s...
By Julianne Smith & Jim Townsend