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The North Korea deal suggests a gradual shift in policy. But history suggests caution is warranted.

Worried Russia will be marginalized by China, expect Vladimir Putin to push his Eurasian Union vision – and perhaps spring a surprise over Pakistan.

The Indian Ocean archipelago of Socotra is often described as an alien-looking paradise on earth. It also happens to be of immense strategic value to the U.S. and Asian nations.

Chinese and Iranian interests used to align. But Iran’s nuclear program may be driving a wedge between them.

As China’s leadership prepares for its transition to the fifth generation, a fixation on identity and core interests is a troubling sign for U.S. ties.

The U.S. may seem an attractive partner for Vietnam. But middle powers could offer a better alternative.

The deal reached this week between the U.S. and North Korea is a step forward. But North Korea is well aware of the power of its deterrent.

The deal between the U.S. and North Korea was a good tactical step. But a strategic approach is needed.

Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba offers a lukewarm reception for North Korea’s deal with the U.S.

Governments in Asia may see patriotic hackers as the answer to their cyber vulnerabilities. But cyber militias will likely only destabilize the region.

Barack Obama may hope for deeper nuclear arms cuts. But with an eye on China, Russia is unlikely to oblige.

Forty years after Nixon’s extraordinary visit to China, a clash of political systems exists that not even shared economic interests can mask.