Region
East Asia
How China Plays the Great Game
The prize for China is ejecting the US from Asia, says Madhav Nalapat. Its best chance to claim it? NATO’s defeat in Afghanistan.
How to Improve China-Japan Ties
This week’s Asia-Europe Meeting would be an excellent place for the two to launch a new initiative—tackling chemical weapons.
What China Needs to Learn
Japan wasn’t blameless in the recent spat. But Beijing must understand that great powers sometimes need to show restraint.
China’s Naval Build-up Not Over
Reports of the death of the PLA’s naval expansion are exaggerated. Any lull in development is likely to prove temporary.
Lee’s North Korea Gambit
The South Korean leader seems to be trying some ‘legacy diplomacy’. But can he really make progress if Kim Jong-il steps down?
North Korea's Celebrations Amiss
Kim Jong-un looks set to replace his father as North Korea’s leader. But what does another Kim mean for its people?
Asia Driving Global Arms Sales
The economic crisis prompted many nations to slow arms buys. But Asian governments such as China and Malaysia keep on buying.
The Remilitarization of Beijing
Is the PLA taking over Beijing? Hawkish officers are increasingly seeing their views become China’s policy, says Gordon Chang.
Why China's Navy is a Threat
Sceptics downplaying China’s growing maritime strength are making a mistake. South-east Asian policymakers should ignore them.
Why Japan-China Spat Hurts Both
Failure to manage the row over a detained ship captain could mean both countries lose out over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.
China’s Blockbuster Propaganda
Beijing keeps its film industry on a tight leash. Blockbusters like Aftershock are fine—if they toe the party’s airbrushed line.
China’s Enigmatic Military
The Pentagon’s report on the PLA suggests China is getting closer to nixing the US military’s ability to intervene in Asia.