Asia-Pacific
Japan's new long-range missiles put US-China on collision course
Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, Tokyo is making moves that could stoke tensions between the two powers
April 10, 2026
Asia-Pacific
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
On energy, China can sit this crisis out. Here's why.
'Green energy' here isn't a slogan or abstract aspiration. It's economic and geopolitical survival.
March 26, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Iran war could cripple the 'Yuxi Circle' or 55% of world population
This includes the Indian subcontinent, China, Japan, the Koreas, and all the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN
March 24, 2026
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
Global Crises
‘Axis of cope’: What happens when they learn all the wrong lessons?
Now that things haven't gone quite as planned, watch Washington hawks dial it up more, this time against China
March 17, 2026
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