Cold War

The trajectory of the United States’ conflict with al-Qaeda continues to echo U.S. foreign policy during the early part of the Cold War.

Soviet leaders once almost mistook an exercise for an attack. Could China have similar misperceptions?

Unchallenged for decades, and facing budget cuts, the U.S. Navy risks losing its capability to challenge the PLA in its near seas.

Kenneth Waltz, a seminal scholar of international relations, has died at 88, leaving an immense influence on the field.

Several steps need to be taken to reduce regional tensions, but improving Sino-U.S. relations is the most critical.

The new mission for U.S. nuclear weapons — minimum deterrence: The prevention of a major nuclear attack on America with a small force — perhaps as low as 300 strategic weapons.

“what is the point of having a treaty if countries do not defend it and the values they believe in?”

Often times differences in national interest and capabilities result in countries trying to counter one another through dissimilar means.

“China resembles the Soviet Union of old in its approach to cross-strait relations.”

Ping-pong legend Zhuang Zedong, who helped open U.S.-China diplomatic relations, has died at 72.

Cambodia has certainly endured its share of turbulent times. Its long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen will soon go to the polls. The Diplomat profiles him here.

The Korean War, fought after World War II as the Cold War began to take hold offers important lessons.