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Tag: South China Sea

Trump’s Isolationism and Asian Geopolitics
Posted on April 7, 2017

Trump’s Isolationism and Asian Geopolitics

It remains unclear whether the president truly understands the intricacies of international diplomacy.

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Against Restraint: The Value of U.S. Leadership
Posted on May 21, 2016October 19, 2016

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
Posted on May 19, 2016August 14, 2016

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
Posted on January 25, 2016February 12, 2016

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
Posted on April 15, 2015October 5, 2015

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.

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To Rule the Waves No More
Posted on January 31, 2015August 29, 2015

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.

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Turning Territorial Claims Into Physical Realities: Beijing’s Strategy In the South China Sea
Posted on December 3, 2014August 7, 2015

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.

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Posted on November 12, 2014August 8, 2015

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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Posted on November 7, 2014August 8, 2015

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.

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