New Leaders Forum

A combustible mix of history, current events, and leadership transitions all combine to stoke regional tensions.

If the U.S. wants to successfully ‘pivot’ to Asia, the Obama Administration needs a more consistent approach.

Can Tokyo and Seoul set aside the past? An outside mediator may ease the path forward.

Can efforts by America and Europe to coordinate policy in Asia breathe new life into a time-tested partnership?

After a decade’s gaze on the Middle East, America needs people who know Asia, says Eric Sayers.

Oil sanctions are hurting Iran’s economy, argues Javad Heydarian. Are old friends jumping ship as well?

Despite an impending economic crisis, Japan’s politicians seem more worried about their own careers.

Rio+20 was dismissed by many as likely to be just a talking shop. Sadly, critics may have been right.

China sees the U.S.-South Korea alliance as a threat. Its policy toward North Korea shouldn’t surprise.

China as been keen to bolster its naval strength. But could its advances prove strategically counterproductive?

There is no shortage of economic visions for Asia. Is TPP the future? Or FTAAP? Or ASEAN-RCEP?

The EU is at a crossroads with its Asia-Pacific policy. Should it focus on economics or human rights?

The Scarborough Shoal between the Philippines and China is still rumbling on. Can Manila come out on top?

The talks over Iran’s nuclear program were a reminder of how big the gap is between and Tehran and the West.

If the U.S. wants to be the resident Pacific power then it needs to show greater commitment than it has done.

The idea that the U.S. can stand still as China rises is misplaced. Washington needs to show it can scramble.

Asia’s rise is an opportunity, not a threat, says Denmark’s ambassador to the U.S., Peter Taksøe-Jensen.

If there is to be a lasting diplomatic solution to the Syria crisis it will need to involve China, Iran and Russia.

Beijing is faced with a raft of policy challenges. What will the current leadership leave for the next this year?

Washington Correspondent Eddie Walsh talks defense, diplomacy, and trade issues with Australia’s U.S. Ambassador.

There’s more to a Japan-India partnership than China. There are plenty of reasons for them to move closer.

Some argue mistrust between the U.S. and China stems from lack of awareness. Maybe they just don’t agree.

North Korea has trillions of dollars worth of natural resources by some estimates. But could that be a curse?

Singapore has the most technologically advanced military in ASEAN. But its defense planning needs a rethink.