India Racing Ahead of China
India may not be able to match China’s economic growth but can benefit immensely from adopting a “soft power” approach.
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Rethinking American Commitment to Taiwan
America has to reevaluate its relationship with Taiwan as China rises militarily.
Are the BRICs Ready to Lead?
They are becoming more assertive, but it is still unclear if rising powers will accept more responsibility.
Understanding China’s Strategy
While the Pentagon wonders whether China is its friend or foe, the Middle Kingdom’s strategy remains aimed at stability.
One Missile To Wreck Them All
Fears of a Chinese “carrier killer” missile ignore the realities of China’s foreign policy and America’s overwhelming military force.
Is Strategic Reassurance Working for You?
The Obama Administration’s China policy is one of sending mixed messages.
America’s Shadow Over the South China Sea
The Chinese are furious about what they see as American meddling in their sphere of influence.
East Asia’s Urbanization Problem
The fast growth of Asia’s cities is chaotic and rife with problems. But that is not unusual.
America’s Spirit Invincible; China’s Still Puzzling
America stages large military exercises with South Korea while China’s views on the North are unclear.
South Asia’s Fragile Nuclear Balance
The paradigm shaping foreign policy in Washington DC today reads that the futures of Afghanistan and Pakistan are inherently intertwined. The war in the one cannot be resolved as long as insurgents are able to find safe haven in the other while regional stability demands peace across borders. Yet in Pakistan the Americans have to […]
The Afghan Silk Route: A Pipe Dream?
Afghanistan, situated in the heart of Asia, has for centuries been pivotal to international transport and trade. The argument is made today that for Afghanistan to prosper, it has to reinvent itself as the hub of a modern day “Silk Route” connecting Europe, the Middle East, India and East Asia. The future of Afghanistan, once […]
Don’t Worry Too Much About China’s Navy
China is building up its fleet, but it is not building the infrastructure needed to support a global naval presence.
China, Taiwan to Sign Free Trade Accord
China and Taiwan are expected to agree to a preliminary free-trade agreement later this month in a effort to normalize relations across the Strait after more than six decades of bickering and mistrust. According to The Economist, the proposed Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) calls for cuts on 539 categories of Taiwanese exports to China […]
Vying for Influence in Central Asia
The United States appear to be scheduling a greater involvement in Central Asia. They should think twice before immersing themselves in this unfortunate quagmire however, boxed in between the conflicting interests of two former Cold War rivals. EurasiaNet reports that the Pentagon is preparing to embark on a small building boom in Central Asia. The […]
A Chance to Appease China
In the wake of North Korea’s sinking of the South Korean corvette Cheonan last March, the Obama Administration has been trying to muster Chinese support for renewed sanctions against the Stalinist regime. So far, its efforts have been frustrated by division within Beijing’s ruling class. After international investigators proved that the North had been responsible […]