Trump’s Isolationism and Asian Geopolitics
It remains unclear whether the president truly understands the intricacies of international diplomacy.
Tag: South China Sea
Against Restraint: The Value of U.S. Leadership
The unilateral withdrawal of American military support called for by proponents of restraint would be disastrous for U.S. foreign policy.
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North Korea: A Paper Tiger under the Dragon’s Protection
Rising tensions on the peninsula, combined with the slow-yet-sure expansion of the North’s nuclear capabilities risk a return to the war that has been on hold for over 60 years.
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Japan’s Shifting Role in East Asian Security
Yuichiro Kakutani speaks with international relations expert Peter Katzenstein about the state and future of Japanese security.
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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.
To Rule the Waves No More
In the past, Great Britain’s greatness relied on its formidable sea power. Now, the Royal Navy has more admirals than warships.
Turning Territorial Claims Into Physical Realities: Beijing’s Strategy In the South China Sea
Satellite photos released last week revealed that China has been secretly constructing an artificial island in the South China Sea large enough to play host to a military base.
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.
