The Dangerous Ramifications of Japan’s Revised Security Laws
Shinzo Abe’s insistence on rearmament does more harm than good to Japanese security.
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China’s Economic Junction: Mustering the Courage to Do Less
Is China abandoning economic reform for good?
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Raising Sewol
As plans are finalized for the salvaging of the South Korean ferry Sewol, many are wondering whether it’s worth the price tag.
‘Chindian’ Evacuations a Strategic Win over the US
Once conflict erupted in Yemen, India and China wasted no time in evacuating civilians of all stripes. What does this moment mean for the future of Sino-Indian relations?
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Between Beijing and Washington: South Korea on THAAD
As South Korea draws closer to accepting the American-built THAAD missile defense system, China, Russia, and particularly North Korea remain on high alert.
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China’s Great Wall of Sand
It is no secret that China is aggressively staking out its claims in the South China Sea, but its campaign of island reclamation may lead to conflict in the region.
The Dual Mentality of Chinese Military Nationalism
Military modernization has contributed to rising nationalism in China, but many Chinese still feel threatened by the U.S. in the Asia-Pacific.
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China’s Myanmar Problem – Intervention or Containment?
As the civil war in Myanmar spills over into China in increasingly visible ways, will China scrap its policy of non-intervention and seek its own solution to the conflict?
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China’s Financial Clout and its Threat to US Global Hegemony
The Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a development bank heavily dominated by China, may thwart U.S. efforts to contain the East Asian giant.
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