January 19, 2011

A Dynamic Fashion World

As one of the most dynamic regions in the world, there’s lots more change to come for Asia, including in fashion.

Islands as Pressure Points

A range of competing interests complicates island territorial disputes between Japan, China and South Korea.

China Tries Some PR

China has a mixed image among Americans. Will a new PR campaign in Times Square help at all?

Kan Should Learn From Koizumi

Naoto Kan faces a big fight over joining the TPP free trade pact. Is it time to learn from the past—and get decisive?

Richard Weitz

The Diplomat contributor and security analyst Richard Weitz shares his thoughts on partisanship in US foreign policy making, Robert Gates’ J-20 ‘surprise’ and Hu Jintao’s current visit to Washington.