Region
East Asia
Xi Jinping’s Overlooked Revelation on China’s Maritime Disputes
Although unnoticed by foreign analysts, Xi Jinping recently signaled a desire to dial back tensions in the South and East China Seas.
China’s Emerging C4ISR Revolution
The PLA has made remarkable strides in its systems and capabilities. But operational challenges remain.
South Korea: Who Should Have Wartime Command?
By Robert E. Kelly
Global Primacy Denied? Why American Primacy Is Not Assured
The Naval Diplomat enters the U.S. supremacy vs. offshore balancing debate.
Japan and the UK: Ties That Bind?
The bilateral security relationship has seen a flurry of activity of late. But what will come of it?
Kim Ki-hoon: South Korea’s Cram School King
For South Korean teachers like Kim Ki-hoon, education is a rich man’s game.
The Promise and Peril of China’s New Coast Guard
The consolidation of China’s coast guard is widely viewed as positive. Is it really?
The TPP, Abenomics and America’s Asia Pivot
The TPP talks are critical for both Japan’s future and U.S. Asia policy.
Xinjiang: Reassessing the Recent Violence
Western and Chinese media have their own narratives in reporting on the unrest. Both may be wrong.
Japan’s New Cybersecurity Mission
The government should act to bolster protections, for both national and international security.
China’s Housing: Living in a Bubble
Despite government measures, housing is increasingly out of reach for ordinary Chinese.
Karakoram Highway: China’s Treacherous Pakistan Corridor
China’s use of Pakistan’s Gwadar port depends on the rugged, unreliable Karakorum Highway.