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
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Asia-Pacific
First female Japan PM takes hawkish position on China, Taiwan
LDP leader Sanae Takaichi could use a primer on deterrence and the best way to help defend Taiwan without provoking a war
October 09, 2025
Asia-Pacific
How China is 'eating our lunch' with soft power
While Washington sends speeches and militaries to Southeast Asia, Beijing shows up with money, projects, and people
July 10, 2025
Asia-Pacific
Three reasons why China can't afford to invade Taiwan
From microchips to maritime trade, the stakes make military action an economic gamble Beijing can’t take
June 11, 2025
Asia-Pacific
US-China trade war: Escalate to de-escalate to escalate?
Even if Trump lowers tariff heat he says he wants to force the rest of the world to choose one team or the other
April 25, 2025
Asia-Pacific
US-China trade war is on: Could it turn violent, and when?
The far bigger threat from Trump-China tariffs is a sharp escalation in ongoing security tensions that could easily turn into something else
April 09, 2025
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