Challenges to American Naval Dominance
The exhibition of the Shenyang J-31, China’s second domestic stealth fighter, is the most recent effort by the People’s Liberation Army to expand China’s strategic capability into the Pacific.
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Downturn in Japan: Who Benefits?
Recent measures taken by Japan’s government to bring its debt under control have had significant consequences on the ground, both in Japan and abroad.
Obama and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
President Obama’s failure to obtain Trade Promotion Authority might actually have been a good thing for his trade agenda.
A Meeting in China: Part of Something Bigger
An agreement on climate was not the only thing to emerge from last week’s APEC summit.
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From Beijing, With(out) Love
Zihao Liu explains how the agreements reached at last week’s APEC Summit will affect the future of Sino-Japanese relations.
Where to Next? – A Look at U.S. China Policy
Since President Obama’s last visit to China in 2009, tensions in East Asia have markedly increased. Jacob Brunell examines the future of American foreign policy towards China, and explains why the United States ought to tread carefully on areas such as human rights.
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India and Vietnam Dare the Dragon
Conna Walsh discusses the implications of the recent trade pact between India and Vietnam, and its significance for territorial conflict in the South China sea and China’s regional hegemony.
As China’s Growth Slows, Regional Rivals Vie for Power
The evidence is clear. The Chinese economic powerhouse is slowing down. Who will step in to fill the void?
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Beijing Prepares for APEC 2014
Conna Walsh considers the challenges facing Beijing in anticipation of the upcoming APEC summit, and projects an increase in economic cooperation, despite ongoing territorial conflict in the region.
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