Region
East Asia
What Hong Kong Occupy Could Achieve
By Stratos Pourzitakis
The protestors may not win genuine universal suffrage for 2017, but they may do something even more important.
Horse Riding, Tibetan Style
By Marc Ressang
During the summer, the people of Kham showcase some impressive horsemanship.
Good Art in Bad Times
By Vera Lim
The Hong Kong Occupy protests have inspired some fascinating art.
Troubled Skies Above the East China Sea
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
In its 2014 Report to Congress, the USCC underscores China’s challenge to the U.S. position in East Asia.
The Militarization of China’s Coast Guard
By Ryan D. Martinson
Plans for China’s still nascent coast guard suggest troubled times ahead in disputed waters.
China’s Economy: What Deng Can Teach Xi
By Michael Pettis
Michael Pettis on the four stages of China’s economic growth and the lessons of Deng Xiaoping.
Agent Orange in Okinawa
By Kimberly Hughes
Determined citizens are working to uncover “one of the best kept secrets of the Cold War era.”
The US-China MOU on Air and Maritime Encounters
By Mark J. Valencia
Last week’s memorandum of understanding was a start, but the risk of future incidents remains.
How Well Does China Control Its Military?
By Johannes Feige
Questions about coordination at the operational level have some significant implications.
China’s Deceptively Weak Anti-Satellite Capabilities
By Jaganath Sankaran
Relax, China's ASAT capabilities do not threaten U.S. satellites.
US Is Fighting the Wrong Cyberwar Against China
By Graham Webster
Just because this online arms race is quiet doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous.
A New Model for China-US Relations?
By Wei Zongyou
Both countries should do more to alleviate suspicion and defuse tensions.