Region
East Asia
North Korea and the Fallacy of Accidental Wars
Few wars happen by accident. Given the situation on the Korean Peninsula, a war seems unlikely, as none of the combatants stand to benefit.
One Soviet Leader China Could Emulate…and It’s Not Gorbachev
The Andropov model seems to be an attractive option to China’s leaders. It won’t be long before they realize that it is a road to nowhere.
Come Together: Why Japan and South Korea Must Join Hands
Despite historical tensions and present challenges, Tokyo and Seoul have good reasons to enhance ties.
Moving Past the Wreckage of China's Tibet Policy
Beijing should give consideration to re-starting a process of engaging the Dalai Lama in dialogue, one that might even result in his return to Tibet.
The "Fracking" Revolution Comes to China
By Elliot Brennan
Asia’s Faithful Respond to News of Pope Francis
Simon Roughneen reports from Rome concerning the local Asian response to the election of a new pope.
Tibet on Fire: Self-Immolations Rising
Self-immolations by Tibetan monks have spiked with China’s leadership change. Beijing continues to ignore their message.
China’s Military Development, Beyond the Numbers
While reports warn of China’s rising military budget and lack of transparency, numbers and hyped headlines often cloud the bigger picture.
Choking to Death:Health Consequences of Air Pollution in China
According to a Chinese public health expert, the nation’s poor air quality is worse than SARS.
Here Come...China's Drones
China is developing its own drone technology — for its own military and for sale around the world.
Not a Good Idea: American Nukes in South Korea
The redeployment of tactical nuclear weapons to the Korean Peninsula would be a Cold War solution to a 21st century problem.
How Demography Is Changing Japan
“The increasingly inverted structure of Japan’s population pyramid, with fewer young people than old people, means that it will be very difficult to generate the tax revenues necessary to pay for the healthcare needs of the elderly. “