Region
East Asia
China: Urbanization and Hukou Reform
They are likely to headline China’s new economic reforms. But they cannot be pursued in isolation.
Japan’s Clumsy Perception Management
By Kei Koga
Japan’s security policies are widely misunderstood. With some better prioritizing, Abe could help correct that.
Structural Distrust: Undermining a Senkaku/Diaoyu Solution
By Jin Kai
When it comes to the East China Sea, it might be time to step back and look at the bigger picture.
Can the US Solve Japan’s Energy Crisis?
Importing natural gas from the U.S. could give Japan the energy security it seeks.
In Japan, Will Hafu Ever Be Considered Whole?
Mixed-race individuals and their families seek acceptance in a homogeneous Japan.
No, China Is Not About to Overtake the US in Space
The country’s space program will need sweeping reform before that happens.
Is Russia Losing Control of Its Far East?
By Andrew S. Bowen and Luke Rodeheffer
Despite talk of an emerging China-Russia alliance, Moscow fears growing Chinese dominance in the east.
Will the 2020 Olympics Really Help Tokyo?
Hosting major events like the Olympics brings some well-known issues. Tokyo would be wise to address them now.
Is China Getting Ready to Clean Up Its Debt?
A number of signs suggest that it might be. It will be a fine line to walk, if so.
Shinzo Abe’s Diplomatic Mission
By J. Berkshire Miller
The Japanese PM makes an overture to the Chinese president at the recent G20 summit. More is needed.
The Legacy of Bo Xilai
The former Chinese political star receives a surprisingly harsh sentence, even as some of his politics survive.
The Iran Secret: Explaining North Korea's Rocket Success
For years the Iran factor in North Korea’s ballistic missile program has been hiding in the open.