Region
East Asia
US-Japan Alliance Sparks Korean Grand Strategy Debate
By Robert E. Kelly
Korea’s issues with Japan are much more deep-seated than U.S. policymakers seem to understand.
Waterworld: How Worried Should We Be About Fukushima?
By Reid Tanaka and David Roberts
Not as much as many headlines suggest, but the cleanup still needs to deal with a complex water issue.
Time for US and China to Establish Maritime Rules of the Road
By Margaret K. Lewis
So far, there’s been no repeat of the 2001 collision. But with tensions rising, some understanding is needed.
Is the China-South Korea Honeymoon Over?
By J. Berkshire Miller
Beijing-Seoul ties had been warming considerably, at Japan’s expense. Will the ADIZ row derail them?
A Roadmap for China's Foreign Exchange Reforms
By Li Zhenyu and Shi Mingshen
China may achieve decisive results with foreign exchange, interest rate and capital account reforms by 2020.
China’s Emerging Speculation Problem
With worrisome levels of speculative investment, China would do well to specifically target its shadow banking sector.
How China Plans to Use the Su-35
By Peter Wood
Acquisition of the advanced Su-35 fighter would give China some significant new capabilities.
A New Washington Naval Conference for Asia?
With an Asian naval buildup underway, perhaps history can offer some inspiration.
Getting Senkaku History Right
Some of the claims to sovereignty over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands don’t hold up well under scrutiny, argues Tadashi Ikeda.
China’s New State Security Committee
With the creation of the SSC at the recent Third Plenum, Xi consolidates the domestic security leviathan.
China’s Housing Crunch Takes to the Rooftops
Hitherto illegal – and often bizarre – rooftop construction could be at least a partial solution to China’s urban housing crunch.
China’s Energy Rebalancing: A New Gazpolitik?
China’s energy rebalancing may be as important and difficult as its economic equivalent.