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Senkaku Islands

China's Island Strategy: "Redefine the Status Quo."
“the Japanese side should face squarely the reality that a fundamental change has already occurred…”

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
Tokyo has a number of options when its comes to the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands spat. What should Japan do?

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
Why misconceptions, nationalism, and strategic advantage give China little incentive to seek compromise.

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?

Something to Talk About, Again
MIT’s Taylor Fravel gives an update on a possible way out of the current Senkaku / Diaoyu Islands stalemate.

Thinking About the Unthinkable: War in the Senkakus
Japan is at a disadvantage in the Senkakus despite the Self-Defense Forces’ superior quality.
The Coming Economic Shift?
While some fear a China-Japan trade war, changes are afoot in the patterns of supply and investment in Asia regardless.

What Abe's Return Means for India-Japan Ties
With the former Prime Minister once again at the helm of the LDP, relations with India could receive a further boost.
Bismarck, The Kaiser, and China
Why China’s recent actions conjure up some interesting historical comparisons.

Something to Talk About in the East China Sea
What the past may offer for breaking the diplomatic impasse over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.