Region
East Asia
Is China Bidding for the Heartland?
By Francis P. Sempa
Beijing doesn’t have to choose between land and sea predominance. It could have both.
Is ‘China’s Machiavelli’ Now Its Most Important Political Philosopher?
By Ryan Mitchell
Xi Jinping quotes an ancient philosopher and offers possible insights into his political beliefs.
China in 2015: What to Expect
By Shannon Tiezzi
What to expect (and what not to expect) from China domestically in 2015.
Kachin and China’s Troubled Border
By Brent Crane
The Kachin conflict is a thorn in China’s side as it tries to manage its relations with Myanmar.
A Turning Point in China’s Anti-Graft Campaign
By James Char
A key phase of the Chinese Communist Party’s anti-corruption campaign has concluded
China Leads Race to the Moon
By Jan Mortier and Benjamin Finnis
States are quietly preparing to secure fuel for the fourth generation of nuclear weapons, and China is winning.
The North Korea Regime Change Debate
By Joseph A. Bosco
A call for a policy of North Korean regime change sparks debate.
China: 2014 Year in Review
By Edited by Asif Farooq and Scott McKnight
A look back on the key trends and events for the past 12 months.
Japan’s Womenomics Rebooted
By Anthony Fensom
The country still lags its peers on workplace equality, but there are some signs of progress.
What Now for Japan?
By James Pach
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wins reelection, but the policy challenges remain.
China’s Big Diplomacy Shift
By Timothy Heath
China signals a change in priorities, raising the risk of tension with the developed world.
Shinzo Abe’s New Mandate
By Kristin Surak
Abe’s win at the polls signals a democracy in disarray and a shift to a neo-nationalist agenda.