1. Aerial photo of Maldivian atolls (Haanee Naeem)

    China Island Hopping in the Indian Ocean

    Across the region, China is building a “string of pearls” of military bases in order to contain India’s rise.

  1. A group of American tanks prepares for a mock battle in the Republic of Korea, November 2, 1998

    Worst Case Scenario: A Second Korean War

    As power is transferred in North Korea from one Kim to the next, there is an increased risk of confrontation.

  1. Kim Jon-un, heir apparent to the North Korean leadership, watches a mass games performance in Pyongyang, October 9, 2010 (AP)

    The Kim is Dead, Long Live the Kim!

    The death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il leaves his third and youngest son as heir apparent.

  1. Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh of India and Jacob Zuma of South Africa meet in Pretoria (PTI)

    India Able to Offset Chinese Influence in Africa

    India could team up with other BRIC nations or champion democracy and human rights in conjunction with the West.

  1. Artwork of the RQ-170 Sentinel unmanned aerial vehicle

    Could Downed US Drone Benefit China?

    What are the implications for China’s indigenous UAV research and security in the Asia-Pacific region?