Let’s Not Lose Faith in Nuclear Energy
The nuclear catastrophe in Japan is no reason to abandon nuclear power.
East Asia
Economic Implications of Japan’s Earthquake
Japan copes with the aftermath of its biggest earthquake on record. What effect will the disaster have on its economy?
Tsunami Strikes Japan at Time of Recession
A devastating tsunami swept across Japan’s northeastern coast at a time of significant economic hardship for the East Asian country. (Updated)
Should America Give Up on Taiwan?
As China becomes more assertive, can the United States continue to serve as a guarantor of Taiwan’s security?
China Aims to Enhance Internal Demand
China’s latest five year economic plan seeks to boost consumer confidence.
China Waking Up to the Smell of Jasmine
After anti-government demonstrations rocked the Arab world, will China face its own wave of civil unrest?
What to Expect from President Hu’s Visit
What impact will the Chinese president’s visit have on Sino-American relations?
Clinton, Gates Come Down Hard on China
The American secretaries of state and defense urge China to become a more responsible world leader.
Gates to Mend Relations in Beijing
The defense secretary will try to soothe some of the tension in the Sino-American relationship.
Japan Identifies China as Primary Threat
Japan moves forces from defending against a Soviet invasion to monitoring today’s communist superpower.
An Opportunity for Sino-American Détente
America should not attempt containment but revive another Cold War concept.
Why China Has Reason to be Anxious
As China’s population ages and labor costs rise, the country is facing challenges gargantuan compared to those of the West.
US Warships Steam Toward Yellow Sea
The American carrier strike group on forward deployment in Japan heads for the Korean Peninsula.
North Korean Attack Forces China’s Hand
North Korea’s shelling of a South Korean island is putting further pressure on Beijing to disavow its communist ally.
Lieberman Finds Strange Parallels He Can’t Explain
The historian of Southeast Asia sees patterns across Eurasia, but can’t really explain them.