East Asia

America’s Secretary of State arrives in the region at a critical time. Can he help ease tensions?

From provocations coming from North Korea to various island spats, East Asia is rife with hotspots. Could Mongolia play a role?

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

A report by the U.S. National Intelligence Council notes some troubling projections for Asia : a potential for increased conflict.

Although static analyses have their value, ultimately calculations depend on competitors’ fleet size.

How an artificial waterway reoriented a nation’s worldview, foreign policy, and maritime strategy.