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While a U.S.-China clash would be devastating, Offshore Control is the ‘least bad’ option.

South China Sea gets the headlines, but tensions are high in another contested sea, says J. Michael Cole.

How far, asks Peter Mattis, does the PLA’s power extend into government?

U.S.-Taiwan relations have been guided by ‘strategic ambiguity’. Time to be clear, says J. Michael Cole.

China’s worldview seems to be focusing more and more on competition with America, at its own expense, argues Michael Auslin.

Why, asks Peter Mattis, do China’s leaders keep reminding its military about loyalty?

Questions remain over how the Scarborough Shoal standoff will finally be resolved. But recent events should have reassured China’s leaders that hard power isn’t always necessary.

The renewed U.S. interest in the Asia-Pacific gives Taiwan a perfect chance to bolster ties and its own security. But will it seize the moment?

U.S. naval planners may be tempted to believe technology trumps numbers. It doesn’t always.

Speculation continues over what China knew about possible missile launchers sold to North Korea. Is it state policy?

Despite claims of aggressive intent, comments by a top Chinese general suggest a more diplomatic mindset.

China has increasingly focused on its anti-access capabilities. More openness over intentions would be better.