Asia-Pacific
Thinking twice about that US-China superwar
Imagine a globe-spanning naval battle with both sides interdicting commerce, a collapse in Asian trade, mounting losses, far worse than the current Iran war
July 06, 2026
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Asia-Pacific
Don't be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest
Despite a warm summit between Xi and Kim, there are still significant strategic gaps between the two countries
June 19, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Kim Jong Un waiting for Trump, but there's a path right in front of him
From Pyongyang’s perspective, engagement with Seoul has little strategic value. But there are diplomatic ways around that.
April 10, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Trump NSS puts S. Korea at center of US primacy aims in region
ROK parliamentarian says Seoul will need to 'de-risk' not only from Beijing, but also from Washington
December 15, 2025
Asia-Pacific
South Korea isn't crazy about US-led anti-China bloc
Leaders there, and the public, remain deeply wary of supporting American military operations beyond the peninsula — especially over Taiwan
December 08, 2025
Asia-Pacific
Reality check: North Korea won’t give up its nukes
If diplomatic efforts are to succeed, Washington cannot expect Pyongyang will give up its only security guarantee
September 29, 2025
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