Barack Obama

It’s unclear whether the new IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program has anything new. But even before its release, Israel has stoked speculation of a military strike.

The dismantling of the B-53 was hailed by the U.S. as a big step forward on nuclear disarmament. It wasn’t.

The poisonous atmosphere in Washington will put pressure on Barack Obama to cut short his Asia trip. He should ignore it.

The alleged Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador sounds uncertain and amateurish. One thing is clear though, Obama will likely be abandoning his overtures to Tehran.

Barack Obama has made a welcome effort to re-engage with Asia. But his ASEAN policy needs some work.

There are some encouraging signs Iran may be willing to compromise over its nuclear programme. But is the Obama administration willing to listen?

China’s Defence Ministry warns the US military exchanges could be hurt because of a planned Taiwan arms sale.

China is now Australia’s largest trading partner. Will Canberra shun its traditional allies in favour of Beijing as a strategic partner?

With a series of elections and other events in Asia-Pacific next year, there’s plenty of room for tensions to boil over.

At a time of uncertainty, the Asia-Pacific should stick with the security guarantees that have brought it relative peace and prosperity. It’s too soon to count the US out.

The Obama administration’s decision to offer upgrades to Taiwan’s aging F-16 fighter fleet will annoy Beijing and unsettle Taiwan.

The Obama administration is set to upgrade Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighters, but won’t sell the latest models.