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Cold War
Why the US Will Welcome Chinese Influence in Afghanistan
By Robert Farley
Does the United States care if Beijing ramps up its influence in Afghanistan? Probably not.
Relearning Anti-Submarine Warfare
By James R. Holmes
The U.S. Navy's post-Cold War holiday from history is drawing to a close—if it hasn’t expired already.
A New History of the Korean War
By Steven Denney
In The Korean War: An International History, Haruki Wada raises the bar on diplomatic histories of the conflict.
Is China A Lonely Diva?
By Vasilis Trigkas
Chinese scholars are debating whether Beijing should abandon its non-alignment policy. But it may have already done so.
Did Bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki Save Lives?
By Ward Wilson
The question goes to the heart of the debate about the utility of nuclear weapons and the rationale for keeping them.
How Will the Ukrainian Crisis Affect Russia's Approach to Asia?
By Robert Farley
How will the conflict in Eastern Ukraine affect Russia’s future engagement with East Asia?
Naval Fortresses: An Old Concept for a New Era?
By Shang-su Wu
If US naval dominance wanes, fortresses may once again become a viable strategic defense.
Australia, Japan and Asia’s New ‘Cold War’
By Anthony Fensom
Donna Weeks, an expert on the Australia-Japan relationship, considers the implications of Abe's recent trip to Australia.
Russia’s Elusive Quest for Influence in Asia
By Sergey Radchenko
Putin arrives in Shanghai desperate to reorient Russia’s Asia policy amid tensions with the West and China’s rise.
Why America Can’t Contain China
By James R. Holmes
Despite Beijing’s concerns, the U.S. couldn’t contain China even if it wanted to.
The Missing Ingredient for an Asian NATO
By Robert Farley
An Asian NATO won't be possible for some time without a change in how states conceptualize their security needs.
Sorry, China Isn’t Winning in Ukraine
By Dingding Chen
The argument that the Ukraine crisis presents a huge opportunity for Beijing is critically flawed.