Why Japan Should Ignore China’s Okinawa Provocation

Nationalists are seeking leverage for the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute. Japan shouldn’t play into their hands.

Iran’s Elections: The Maneouvering Begins

While Saeed Jalili appears the early frontrunner, the early chaos of Iran’s presidential elections underscores the unpredictability of the race.

Demand for food is set to surge within the region. Can productivity growth keep pace?

The recent building collapse in Bangladesh shines a light on glaring governance problems plaguing Dhaka.

China’s Urban Dream Denied

More than half of China’s massive population live in cities. With hundreds of millions more coming in the next 15-20 years, will they have a place to live?

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Taiwan’s Military Flexes its Muscles

A story in photos: The recent Han Kuang series of exercises was a serious display of Taiwan's military power.

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Don’t Sweat the Closure of Kaesong

Although a symbol of inter-Korean cooperation, the once noble Kaesong experiment has long been a failure.

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The New Prize: Asia’s “Fire Ice” Gas Revolution

If extraction costs can be reduced, methane hydrates could rewrite Asia’s energy map and transform its interaction with the world.

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China’s Next Leap Forward: From Comrades to Consumers

Chinese leadership has hinted at greater economic reforms in store, with freewheeling Guangdong province as the model.

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