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Camp David summit: A trilateral march toward instability?
Asia-Pacific

Camp David summit: A trilateral march toward instability?

Today's meeting between the US, South Korea, and Japan will codify cooperation but warning signs persist.

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Asia-Pacific

Does the US have a favorite in next Taiwan election?

Major candidate visits to the United States could offer clues but Washington should lie low to avoid increasing regional tensions.

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How the Solomon Islands became a flashpoint for US-China rivalry

A series of recent agreements between Beijing and Honiara have raised eyebrows in Washington and Canberra.

War with China over Taiwan? Don't expect US allies to join
Asia-Pacific

War with China over Taiwan? Don't expect US allies to join

A new report indicates that at least one major partner in the region would be hesitant to enter the fray. And it isn't the only one.

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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.

The day the bombs rained down in Laos
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The day the bombs rained down in Laos

50 years ago today, during the Lao new year, the US blew up my father's village, leaving a legacy of unexploded munitions.