Region
East Asia
Japan’s Uphill PR Battle
By Yo-Jung Chen
China and South Korea mount a vigorous campaign abroad against revisionist thinking in Japan.
Why Washington Can’t Restrain Tokyo
By Jake A. Douglas
The current U.S. security posture in East Asia leaves it with few options should a crisis escalate.
China’s Growth Puzzle
By Stephen S. Roach
The country’s growth is slowing, but in contrast to other emerging economies this is a welcome trend.
Three Hidden Time Bombs in the US-Japan Alliance
By Patrick M. Cronin
The US and Japan need to align their policies on China strategy, deterrence and offensive military capabilities.
The Westerners Who Love North Korea
By Johan Nylander
It’s not just Dennis Rodman. North Korea has supporters across the world.
The Pacific Century Myth?
By James Clad and Robert A. Manning
Straight-line projections may predict America’s imminent ouster as top economy – but they miss much.
Fukushima and Japan’s Cultural Curtain
By Catharina Maracke
To deal with disasters like Fukushima, Japan needs a more engaged civil society.
Storytelling, Cultural Spheres and the Senkaku Dilemma
By Jonathan DeHart
To what extent could a shared cultural sphere overcome bitter disputes and heal wounds from East Asia’s past?
Stand With Our Ally in Tokyo
By Rep. J. Randy Forbes
For seven decades the US-Japan alliance has been the cornerstone of peace in Asia. Never has it been as vital as today.
Shinzo Abe’s Nationalist Strategy
By Kosuke Takahashi
With his overt nationalism and his historical revisionism, Shinzo Abe has a plan for Japan.
China’s Big Overseas Spending Spree
By Brendan P. O’Reilly
Cashed up Chinese individuals and companies are making their presence felt around the world.
China’s Delicate Jobs Challenge
By John Marshall
Beijing will need to balance much-needed economic reforms with continued job creation.