Region
East Asia
China’s Indigenous Carrier Transits Taiwan Strait
By Ankit Panda
The transit comes shortly after President Tsai Ing-wen announced her running mate.
US Defense Secretary Esper’s Second Asia Trip Puts Alliances in Focus
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. secretary of defense contends with cost-sharing and other controversies.
Japan, South Korean Envoys, Execs Discuss Ways to Cool Tensions
By Associated Press
The meetings between business leaders were decidedly friendlier.
How Chinese Norms Are Going Global
By Reza Hasmath and Jennifer Y.J. Hsu
From human rights to good governance, Chinese norms are spreading. How should Western governments react?
Is BRICS Losing Its Shine for China?
By Eleanor Albert
Excitement surrounding the BRICS may be waning as economic and political divisions grow.
China’s Pacific Challenge
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
China's outreach to Pacific island states is gaining steam, to the chagrin of other regional powers.
US Defense Secretary: US Could Alter Military Drills to Boost North Korea Talks
By Associated Press
Mark Esper said that he is open to the possibility of altering U.S. military activities in South Korea if it would help advance a diplomatic deal with North Korea.
US Intermediate-Range Missiles in East Asia: Critical Deterrent or Needless Provocation?
By Steven Stashwick
It isn’t clear that the United States necessarily needs land-based intermediate missiles to achieve the missions they are envisioned for.
Hong Kong Police: Protesters ‘One Step Closer to Terrorism’
By Associated Press
As new violence rocks the city, including clashes at university campuses, the police intensified their response.
WTO Reform: Will China Be Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?
By Stephen Olson
China’s centrally managed economy continues to pose challenges for the international trading system. Will Beijing acknowledge that fact?
Taiwan’s Han Kuo-yu Picks Running Mate as Scandals, Controversies Swirl
By Nick Aspinwall
Han Kuo-yu announced former premier Chang San-cheng as his vice presidential pick, while controversial comments and property acquisition scandals hamper his campaign.
Trump Year Three: The State of US Alliances in Asia
By Ankit Panda
Where do American alliances in Asia stand as the Trump administration looks to wrap up its third year in power?