East Asia

With the world’s gaze fixed on Cuba, India and China went to war. While the conflict is long since over, their relations are still a mess.

While some focus on recent tensions, Tokyo and Washington have been quietly strengthening their security alliance.

Despite criticism – with some stating Tokyo has its eye on nuclear weapons – Japanese security thinking has changed only incrementally.

A new book argues for a ‘concert of powers’ to enhance stability while conceding to Beijing a ‘sphere of influence’. It would be a mistake.

How a toxic mix of economic, demographic, environmental, political, and international challenges could end China’s ascent.

After an extended period of calm, leaders in Tokyo and Beijing are again allowing their relations to be dictated by domestic politics.

By charging Bo Xilai’s wife with murder, China’s political leaders have set a dangerous precedent.

Chinese willingness to use economic leverage to settle international disputes in its favor is a worrisome trend.

China’s Syria veto at the Security Council was no surprise. Richard Weitz looks at what Beijing might still be willing to do.

Changes at the top in Pyongyang? Disney characters on display? Is Kim Jong-un tightening his grip on power? Kosuke Takahashi reports.

With a watchful eye towards China, the nations of Southeast Asia seem receptive to America’s charms, Luke Hunt reports.

If Taiwan is trying to burnish its reputation as a democracy, why is it cozying up to some of the world’s worst dictators? asks Cain Nunns.