East Asia

China employs military actions to achieve political outcomes in territorial disputes. Understanding them is important if conflict is to be avoided.

Although unnoticed by foreign analysts, Xi Jinping recently signaled a desire to dial back tensions in the South and East China Seas.

The PLA has made remarkable strides in its systems and capabilities. But operational challenges remain.

The saga over U.S. OPCON – wartime control of the South Korean military – continues.

The Naval Diplomat enters the U.S. supremacy vs. offshore balancing debate.

The bilateral security relationship has seen a flurry of activity of late. But what will come of it?

For South Korean teachers like Kim Ki-hoon, education is a rich man’s game.

The consolidation of China’s coast guard is widely viewed as positive. Is it really?

The TPP talks are critical for both Japan’s future and U.S. Asia policy.

Western and Chinese media have their own narratives in reporting on the unrest. Both may be wrong.

The government should act to bolster protections, for both national and international security.

Despite government measures, housing is increasingly out of reach for ordinary Chinese.