The new governor of Okinawa wants to persuade Washington to stop a controversial base construction project. Will Washington listen?
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China
China’s Belt and Road Hits Bumps in Laos
Chinese economic development strategies need fine-tuning.
Wait, You’re Sanctioning Us?!
It’s time for the world to blacklist Trump, his associates, and his businesses.
China’s Bigger Economic Threat
America should worry less about China’s economic success and more about a potential Chinese financial implosion.
Beneath America’s Turbulent Relationship With Its Most Hated Ally
If Trump wants a successful South Asia policy, he’d best start by mending fences with Pakistan.
Trump to the International Community: Drop Dead
Donald Trump has declared war on human rights — at home and abroad.
Engaging North Korea Successfully on Human Rights
Despite a generally abysmal human rights record, North Korea has shown improvement in one specific area: disability rights.
Trump and the Geopolitics of Crazy
Some in the Trump administration are still eyeing regime change in North Korea. They’re missing what’s really going on over there.
Missiles or the Environment: Korea’s True Security Challenges
North Korea isn’t the biggest threat to the world. Climate change is.
North Korea Sanctions: Isolating the Isolated
Sanctions haven’t changed North Korea’s behavior. When are we going to try something different?