Region
East Asia
Time to End North Korea “Genocide”
The evidence is clear – mass killing is underway in North Korea, argues Robert Park. The international community can no longer stand idly by.
Assessing America's Military Future
The Diplomat’s Assistant Editor Harry Kazianis speaks with U.S. Congressman James Langevin (D-RI) about the U.S. “pivot” to the Pacific, defense restructuring and emerging national security threats.
Why U.S. Needs Amphibious Skills
Amphibious combat capabilities are vital to the U.S. military. This is no more so than in the Asia-Pacific region.
Understanding Romney on China
Mitt Romney has spent more time articulating a substantive outline for his China policy than his rivals. Economics is central, but he’ll need to offer more if he gets the Republican nod.
Why Beijing-Seoul Ties So Fraught
North Korea looms over ties between China and South Korea. Indeed, the future of the North Korean regime goes to the very heart of longstanding tensions.
Will China Dragon Bite in 2012?
Last year was a tough one for Chinese dissidents. With the Communist Party keen for stability as the leadership transition unfolds, 2012 could well be worse.
Asia Overreacts to U.S. Military Pivot
Despite the warnings from China, the Pentagon’s Defense Strategic Guidance offers few surprises. Change has been coming for a while.
China Set for Goldilocks Landing?
China will likely manage a soft landing in 2012. But economic imbalances in the Year of the Dragon will challenge the Chinese Communist Party.
Kim Jong-un’s Dangerous Brother
Kim Jong-nam’s vocal criticism of his brother’s ascension to power in North Korea poses an early challenge to the new leader – and puts China in a tricky position.
Beijing Foreign Policy Hurts China
The Chinese Communist Party’s placement of regime security over national security interests is typical of autocracies. It’s also very dangerous.
Behind the China Missile Hype
The Diplomat’s Assistant Editor Harry Kazianis sits down with Roger Cliff of the Rand Corporation to discuss China’s much talked about anti-ship missile, the DF-21D.
How China Ends West's Domination
China’s rise will see the end of Western domination. But contrary to the suggestion of some alarmist commentators, this doesn’t mean the Western world is finished.