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Asia-Pacific

Could a US-China War Begin over the Philippines?

Washington’s risk-prone urge to deepen military alliances, juxtaposed with Chinese adventurism, threatens peace in Asia

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Asia-Pacific

Should Japan Defend Taiwan?

That answer depends, really, on how the war between China and the US over Taipei begins.

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Asia-Pacific

Abe pursued a shift in more militaristic policies for Japan

The influential prime minister, assassinated while campaigning Friday, wanted to take his country into a new, post-war direction.

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Asia-Pacific

'Active denial:' the best way to challenge status quo and avoid war with China

Major military force posture report emphasizes a restructuring of US deployments and bolstering partners in the West Pacific.

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Washington Politics

Russia down, NATO up in poll of European, Asian countries

Biden's ratings are strong overall among these respondents, even if he is struggling with public opinion at home.

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Asia-Pacific

Blinken China policy speech: Nothing new to see here

The Secretary's remarks were a rehash of old statements and the usual mixed messages about US competition with Beijing.