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Has globalization made geopolitics and warfare obsolete? The question has implications for the U.S. and China.

As speculation grows about a military strike against Iran, does Oman offer a diplomatic alternative for influence?

The dismantling of the B-53 was hailed by the U.S. as a big step forward on nuclear disarmament. It wasn’t.

Hillary Clinton’s trip to Central Asia was a welcome effort to encourage regional integration to help stabilize Afghanistan. But it’s only a start.

The U.S. should be wary about seeing space as an opportunity to counter China militarily, says Andrew Erickson.

Outside aid has failed to help a starving North Korean populace. If aid agencies are serious about helping they should make sure Kim Jong-il’s regime accounts for what it receives.

Some analysts suggest China’s vast network of underground tunnels is evidence it is undertaking a massive build-up of its nuclear arsenal. Actually, China has reason to worry about the US.

The poisonous atmosphere in Washington will put pressure on Barack Obama to cut short his Asia trip. He should ignore it.

Slashing the US defence budget could undermine stability in Asia and US interests there, says J. Randy Forbes. And it could get worse this autumn.

A top Chinese economic official says it would be a disaster if China’s per capita emissions were like the US.

Some are urging India to play a more active role in the South China Sea. There’s no need – China has too much to lose by escalating territorial disputes.

Hillary Clinton has some tough words for Pakistan over tackling terrorist safe havens along the Afghan border.