East Asia

Talk of Japanese decline sheds little light on the strengths and weaknesses of the country– or how its problems can be solved.

Does any party have the ideas and vision needed to help Tokyo overcome its myriad challenges?

With a deal on new fighters seemingly halted, Taiwan is increasing the capabilities of its existing fighter aircraft.

Xi Jinping has taken the reins of the Communist Party. With multiple domestic and international challenges mounting, there is much to be done.

S. Korea's transformation into a service and information-driven economy will require change - away from copying towards innovation.

After months of endless speculation, China’s new leaders have been declared. The Diplomat presents a look at the men who will guide China.

How soon to be completed leadership transitions in both nations and a greater awareness of environmental issues could spark an accord.

With self-immolations continuing, Tibet has become a major challenge for the incoming Chinese leadership. Could changes at the top mean changes for Tibet?

The F-35 should be the only game in town to build 60 new fighter aircraft for South Korea. Instead, its turned into a three-way race.

Faced with a rising China, Russia’s ‘pivot’ to Asia, and challenges with North and South Korea, Japan may need to reboot its Foreign Policy.

The engine of China’s naval rise has flown under the radar – until now.

A pipeline across N. Korea to provide natural gas to S. Korea has generated buzz. Will old divisions scrap the deal?