East Asia

Beijing has long interwoven strands of victimization and self-righteousness into Chinese nationalism, which have made compromise more difficult.

China is building a two-layered navy with a high-end Near Seas component and a limited, low-end capability beyond. It is not poised to speed across the Pacific to threaten America.

North Korea holds trillions of dollars in mineral resources. Unless it reforms its economy, it may never see much benefit.

Don’t believe the hype: Beijing’s Sansha military garrison is more of an administrative move than an arms buildup in the South China Sea.

With the world’s gaze fixed on Cuba, India and China went to war. While the conflict is long since over, their relations are still a mess.

While some focus on recent tensions, Tokyo and Washington have been quietly strengthening their security alliance.

Despite criticism – with some stating Tokyo has its eye on nuclear weapons – Japanese security thinking has changed only incrementally.

A new book argues for a ‘concert of powers’ to enhance stability while conceding to Beijing a ‘sphere of influence’. It would be a mistake.

How a toxic mix of economic, demographic, environmental, political, and international challenges could end China’s ascent.

After an extended period of calm, leaders in Tokyo and Beijing are again allowing their relations to be dictated by domestic politics.

By charging Bo Xilai’s wife with murder, China’s political leaders have set a dangerous precedent.

Chinese willingness to use economic leverage to settle international disputes in its favor is a worrisome trend.