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Japan
The Dangers of a China-Japan Trade War
Could the dispute over the Senkaku / Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea damage economic relations?
Fossil Fuels Bolstered by Japan's Nuclear Cuts
“…fossil fuels suddenly look a lot more promising in the land that produced a treaty designed to curb them.”
For China and Japan: The Perfect Distraction?
Why the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands dispute serves as a dangerous form of distracting nationalism.
Japan Goes Green?
Tokyo’s new plan to focus on alternative energy will have global political and economic consequences.
Avoiding the Unthinkable in the E. China Sea
With some in the Chinese media making veiled references for Japan to be ‘nuked’, tensions are mounting.
Where Does U.S. Stand on Sino-Japanese Dispute?
As tensions build over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands, what is America’s position?
The Interview: Zbigniew Brzezinski
As the world changes so too must U.S. foreign policy. The Diplomat asks Zbigniew Brzezinski about America’s role in the ‘Asian Century.’
China and Japan's Cyber Détente
Unlike in the Scarborough Shoal standoff, Beijing and Tokyo’s tensions have not spilled over into cyberspace. Why?
South Korea's Irresponsible Diplomacy With Japan
President Lee’s island visit was uncalled for given Japan’s repeated apologies over its past.
China's Self-Absorbed Nationalism
Beijing has long interwoven strands of victimization and self-righteousness into Chinese nationalism, which have made compromise more difficult.
The Tide of History Breaks in August
A combustible mix of history, current events, and leadership transitions all combine to stoke regional tensions.
China's Restrained Nationalism
Chinese leaders have displayed more self-control when it comes to sovereignty issues than their counterparts in Asia.