Asia-Pacific
If surviving Trump meeting was goal, Takaichi leaves DC a winner
The Japanese prime minister didn't get what she wanted regarding Chinese security assurances, but nor was she talked into joining Iran war
March 20, 2026
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Asia-Pacific
Trump vs. his China hawks
The president ushered in a bipartisan push for confrontation with Beijing in his first term. Is he now trying to usher it out?
February 11, 2026
Asia-Pacific
New weapons to Taiwan: 'Overdue correction' or poorly timed move?
There is a right way and a dumb way to show US support for the island. China's moves since the announcement indicates which is which.
January 02, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Taiwan shouldn't become the thorn we use to provoke China
There is a reason US strategic ambiguity has worked for 40 years
December 24, 2025
Asia-Pacific
Takaichi 101: How to torpedo relations with China in a month
The brand new Japanese prime minister set off a firestorm by implying war with China if Beijing attacked Taiwan
November 26, 2025
Asia-Pacific
‘America First’ meets ‘ASEAN Way’ in Kuala Lumpur
Trump announces largely one-way trade deals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, and also takes credit for another peace agreement.
October 26, 2025
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