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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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What accounts for this sharp Canadian shift against China?

After years of engagement and accommodation, Trudeau's government is taking a much tougher tone with Beijing and it shows.

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Asia-Pacific

Science diplomacy could net peace dividends in South China Sea

International oceanic collaboration is not unprecedented and might be the ticket for tamping down hostilities between US and China.

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'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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When U.S. pivot is seen as an 'expansion' into Asia

It's time to talk about what we can learn from NATO in Eastern Europe and its lessons for U.S. policy towards China.

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Chinese official's unusually blunt comments over US-Taiwan raises eyebrows

The ambassador's statements are upping the ante. If both sides don't check their rhetoric, it could lead to a confrontation sooner than we think.