Obama Addresses Pressing Issues at East Asia Summit
The American president’s Asia trip appears to have yielded little of significance.
Sino-American Relations
“Strategic Reassurance” Implies Chinese Dominance in Asia
The United States “pivoted” to Asia to prevent China from dominating the region.
Obama, Romney Unfairly Berate “Unfair” Chinese Trade
Trade successes don’t seem to deter either candidate from chastising the Chinese.
Navy to Invite China to Pacific Rim Exercise
Joint American-Chinese naval exercises could defuse tension, but there are some risks.
China’s Shadow Looms Over Clinton’s Asian Trip
The secretary’s visits highlight the strategic competition underway in East Asia.
United States Consider Drone Deployment to East China Sea
The United States may deploy spy planes to keep watch on a disputed island chain.
Air Sea Battle War Plans Spark Tensions with China
The possibility of major conflict with China may be used by the American armed forces to fend off budget cuts.
Beyond the Reset: Reverse “Nixon Goes to China”
Ensconcing Russia in the West would enable America to balance against China’s rise.
Obama Accuses Chinese of “Unfair Trade Practices”
The president calls for a “level playing field,” but both China and the United States are prone to protectionism.
The Pacific Balance is Shifting in China’s Favor
Hard pressed to defend Taiwan, America must consider retaliatory options.
America a Pacific Power, “Here To Stay”
Key to Barack Obama’s balancing act with the Chinese is a trade partnership that excludes them.
War with China: How It Could Happen
The RAND Corporation examines the prospect of war and lays out a strategy for deterrence.
Top Republican: China Currency Bill “Dangerous”
House speaker John Boehner is reluctant to condemn China for manipulating its currency.
Still Aiming for Strategic Reassurance?
The United States share responsibility for there not being a Sino-American dialogue.
Europe as Third Pole in Sino-American Relations
Europe could introduce multipolarity in relations between the two greater powers.