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Walter Hatch

Okinawa
Asia-Pacific

The slow walk of US Marines from Okinawa

Despite years of promises, only a handful of American forces have actually left as fears loom of a rising China

south korea martial law
Asia-Pacific

Competing 'nationalisms' led to shocking showdown in Seoul

This zero-sum left-right confrontation does not bode well for Korea’s future.

 Shigeru Ishiba
Asia-Pacific

Election leaves Japan in a mess

However a coalition is achieved, China hawks will still dominate in Tokyo

Japan's new PM may have a bone to pick with the US
Asia-Pacific

Japan's new PM may have a bone to pick with the US

Shigeru Ishiba views the relationship as 'asymmetrical' — with Washington largely dictating Tokyo's foreign policy

China hawks dominate pool for Japan’s next prime minister
Asia-Pacific

China hawks dominate pool for Japan’s next prime minister

Only one candidate favors engaging Beijing, and he has the fewest US ties