Japanese-South Korean Relations on the Rocks
An island dispute resurfaces after South Korea delays implementation of an intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan.
Asia
Uzbekistan Key to the Future Stability of Afghanistan
Uzbekistan’s support of traditional anti-Taliban forces may exacerbate the conflict in Afghanistan.
A New Air Force Procurement Strategy for Taiwan
Reducing its F-16 buys from the Americans makes sense for Taiwan.
A Sino-Indian Conflict of Himalayan Proportions?
Despite the militarization of the border, chances of an armed conflict between China and India remain slim.
Erdoğan Does Not “Rule Out” Invasion of Syrian Kurdistan
Turkey’s prime minister warns that his forces may cross the border into Syria.
United States Consider Drone Deployment to East China Sea
The United States may deploy spy planes to keep watch on a disputed island chain.
Obama’s Reluctance to Intervene in Syria Isn’t Puzzling
The president’s unwillingness to antagonize China and Russia is perfectly justified.
In Syria, Human Rights Violations On All Sides
The tactics deployed by loyalist and rebel fighters in Syria are increasingly brutal.
What Role for China’s Second Stealth Fighter?
Another Chinese fighter jet sparks rumors and concerns about the nation’s military planning.
Assad’s Alpenfestung: An Alawite State in the Levant
Could Assad retreat to the Alawite heartland if the uprising forces him out of Damascus?
North Korea Plans to Liberalize Agriculture, Slightly
The communist regime will allow farmers to sell part of their produce on the market.
A Clarion Call for Change in Afghanistan
The prospects for Afghanistan following a Western military withdrawal are bleak.
Saudi Spy Chief Rumored Killed in Bomb Attack
A bomb attack on the headquarters of Saudi intelligence in Riyadh may have claimed the live of Bandar bin Sultan.
Iraqi-Syrian Kurdish Cooperation Presents Turks With Dilemma
Turkey can ill afford to suppress Kurdish insurgent activity on its Syrian border.
Badakhshan-Tajikistan Clashes Risk Sparking Insurgency
Wikistrat analyzes the murky but dangerous situation in Tajikistan.