Asia-Pacific
The case for pulling US military back from the first island chain
A carefully managed restructuring of our forces in East Asia would reduce tensions in the region and protect American interests
October 05, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Middle East
Is China Trump's only hope for ending the Iran war?
US interests in both the Middle East and Asia would be best served by cooperation with Beijing
October 04, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Why South Korea won’t send military to Strait of Hormuz
Even after considering the US president's threats and the nation's historic ties with Washington, Seoul has insisted that the war in Iran is not its own.
September 25, 2026
Asia-Pacific
‘The Dragon’ defined: How three capitals reimagined China
David M. McCourt’s new book is an illuminating account of how Beijing came to be understood as a strategic competitor in the US, Australia, and the UK.
September 24, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Trump and Xi meet on a 'rotting' diplomatic foundation
The war in Iran, a murky trade truce, and a hawkish foreign policy establishment that is just itching for a fight makes for uncertain dynamics at Thursday's summit
September 22, 2026
Middle East
Does Mecca Pact demand Pakistan enter Yemen conflict?
Islamabad's response need not be a binary choice between intervention and non-intervention
September 21, 2026
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