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Diaoyu Islands
![6 Ways to Prevent a Conflict Between Tokyo and Beijing 6 Ways to Prevent a Conflict Between Tokyo and Beijing](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sizes/thumbnail/11923_525381b581969.jpg)
6 Ways to Prevent a Conflict Between Tokyo and Beijing
There are many reasons why China and Japan won’t go to war. Now is the time to explore how to actively prevent it.
![How Involved Is Xi Jinping in the Diaoyu Crisis? How Involved Is Xi Jinping in the Diaoyu Crisis?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sizes/thumbnail/11889_5253819e8bb6a.jpg)
How Involved Is Xi Jinping in the Diaoyu Crisis?
As tensions rise, Linda Jakobson looks at how China’s leader-in-waiting may be involved—and the role of dysfunctional decision-making.
![A Frightening Prospect: War in the East China Sea A Frightening Prospect: War in the East China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sizes/thumbnail/3065_524388cadf29e.jpg)
A Frightening Prospect: War in the East China Sea
A noted scholar warns of a China – Japan war with the U.S. being dragged in. Is it possible?
![Taiwan's East China Sea Peace Plan Taiwan's East China Sea Peace Plan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sizes/thumbnail/6864_5243b1807ceb5.jpg)
Taiwan's East China Sea Peace Plan
President Ma has crafted a plan to solve the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands dispute. Could it work?
![Can China Learn from Rome? Can China Learn from Rome?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sizes/thumbnail/7095_5243b302c4b9e.jpg)
Can China Learn from Rome?
China can emulate a Roman general known for delay—if it has the patience.
![Doubling Down in the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands? Doubling Down in the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/3210_52438fe67796b.jpg)
Doubling Down in the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands?
Although China and Japan continue to talk, both sides seem to be hardening their positions.
![Japan's Three Options in the East China Sea Japan's Three Options in the East China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/3214_5243902cd3301.jpg)
Japan's Three Options in the East China Sea
Tokyo has a number of options when its comes to the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands spat. What should Japan do?
![Can China 'Win' Without Fighting? Can China 'Win' Without Fighting?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/7198_5243b39584f0b.jpg)
Can China 'Win' Without Fighting?
Beijing’s “shadowboxing” strategy: China may have the luxury of wearing down Japan in the East China Sea.
![Tensions in the East China Sea: Here To Stay Tensions in the East China Sea: Here To Stay](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/3222_5243902e3af76.jpg)
Tensions in the East China Sea: Here To Stay
Why misconceptions, nationalism, and strategic advantage give China little incentive to seek compromise.
![What to Talk About: Easing China-Japan Island Tensions What to Talk About: Easing China-Japan Island Tensions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/3243_5243903556399.jpg)
What to Talk About: Easing China-Japan Island Tensions
China and Japan will hold fresh talks over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands. Can a compromise be found?
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Something to Talk About, Again
MIT’s Taylor Fravel gives an update on a possible way out of the current Senkaku / Diaoyu Islands stalemate.
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Thinking About the Unthinkable: War in the Senkakus
Japan is at a disadvantage in the Senkakus despite the Self-Defense Forces’ superior quality.