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‘Chinese Aegis’ Leads A2/AD Drill in South China Sea
By Zachary Keck
China deploys its most modern destroyer, the Type-052D, to disputed waters in the South China Sea.
South Korea Needs a Welfare State
By Steven Denney
As a developed country, the South Korean government must do more to make the economy fair for all.
Occupy Central Is Doomed to Fail
By Zachary Keck
The Communist Party will not allow completely free and fair elections in Hong Kong -- period.
Kim Jong-Un's Sister Takes Control in North Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
According to a new report by a Seoul think tank, Kim Jong-un's younger sister is in charge during his absence.
Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Nightmare
By Catherine Putz
“It is estimated that there are between 7,000 and 12,000 political prisoners in Uzbek jails.”
Why CY Leung’s Days Could be Numbered
By Malte Philipp Kaeding
With few options, China could sell CY Leung out to restore order in Hong Kong.
Don’t Let Pakistan's Military Hijack Democracy
By Haider Ali Hussein Mullick
It may be messy, but Pakistan’s democracy is worth saving.
Inevitable Partners: Why the US and India Are Still Destined to Cooperate
By Doug Bandow
Prime Minister Modi's visit to America offers an opportunity for a reset in bilateral relations.
3 Lessons From Saratoga
By James R. Holmes
The Naval Diplomat's guide to the Battle of Saratoga.
3 Ways China Could Respond to UNCLOS Ruling
By James R. Holmes
How will China respond to the UNCLOS ruling in the Philippines tribunal case?
India’s Modi and Japan’s Abe Exchange Birthday Wishes... On Twitter
By Zachary Keck
Shinzo Abe and Narendra Modi take to Twitter to show off their friendship to the world.
Can America Save the World Order?
By James R. Holmes
Kissinger says the current world order is under threat. To rebuild it the US must first rebuild itself.
The Tyranny of the Minority in South Korea
By Steven Denney
A new law has made South Korea's National Assembly as ineffective as the U.S. Senate.
North Korea's Diplomacy Bonanza
By Zachary Keck
The Hermit Kingdom is coming out of its shell this month with a series of unusual diplomatic overtures.
No, Malaysia Would Never Host a US Spy Base
By Dzirhan Mahadzir
The notion that Malaysia may offer the U.S. Navy a base for surveillance aircraft is laughable.
China's President Is a Paper Tiger
By Zachary Keck
In trying to reform the economy, Xi Jinping is more Hu Jintao than Deng Xiaoping.
Dispatch From Hawaii
By James R. Holmes
The Naval Diplomat explores how to lie with art and Hawaii’s lessons for the U.S. today.
Is Asia the New Silicon Valley?
By Zachary Keck
Plus, al-Qaeda in Myanmar and why are Japanese citizens still buying CDs? General interest links.
The TPP’s Biggest Obstacles
By Zachary Keck
Americans and Japanese are far less supportive of trade than the public in other TPP countries.
A Tale of Two Chinas
By Zachary Keck
A new survey underscores the relative deprivation of China's rural population.
How South Korea’s Liberals Lost the Youth Vote
By Steven Denney
In a dramatic reversal of fortunes, young people in South Korea are increasingly conservative.
Edward Snowden Vs New Zealand
By Zachary Keck
Edward Snowden is accusing Prime Minister John Key and the GCSB of collecting New Zealanders' online metadata.
China Created ISIS, Too
By Zachary Keck
Don’t just blame the U.S. China helped support the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham’s rise as well.
Chinese Brands Raise Profiles in South Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Chinese companies tried to register 137.9% more trademarks in South Korea in 2010 than in 2013.