Archive
February 18, 2012
South Korea’s Nuclear Challenge
After the Fukushima disaster almost a year ago, residents in the South Korean city of Gyeongju worry their government isn’t doing enough to prevent something similar.

Why China Succeeds in Africa
China’s investment in Africa is far more nuanced than cozying up to dictators. Rather than indulging in alarmism, the West could learn something.

Can China Find Balance?
China may well be able to find balance for its economy. But it will be a long transition process.

Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Play
Timor-Leste is keen to join ASEAN. But security factors make the prospect unlikely, for now at least.

Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Play
Timor-Leste is keen to join ASEAN. But security factors make the prospect unlikely, for now at least.

China's Beefed-Up Defense
China’s defense spending is set to double by 2015, says a new report. What does it mean for U.S. ties?