List of East Asia articles
Revisiting Chinese Empire
A new book explores parallel lives spent on its periphery.
What Will Elections in France, Iran, and the U.K. Mean for U.S. Foreign Policy?
As more countries prepare to go to the polls, Julian Assange is freed and Vladimir Putin cozies up to Kim Jong Un.
Washington Wants a White Gold Rush
The Biden administration looks to domestic lithium mining to boost U.S. energy security and counter China.
A New Era of Financial Warfare Has Begun
The West’s latest actions against Russia carry risks for the global system and could provoke China.
Western Protectionism Needs an End Date
Reliance on tariffs to shield against superior Chinese products is a trap.
Against China, the United States Must Play to Win
Washington’s competition with Beijing should not be about managing threats—but weakening and ultimately defeating the Chinese Communist Party regime.
How Big Is CCP Inc.?
China’s sovereign funds are huge, powerful—and clumsy.
Learning to Live With a Nuclear North Korea
Insisting on denuclearization is a dead end in negotiations.
China Tests U.S. Red Lines With Attacks on Philippine Vessels
The viability of the rules-based order is at stake in the South China Sea.
The President Needs to Lead the Cold War on China
A comprehensive economic strategy can forestall Beijing.
Beijing’s Crackdown on Islam Is Coming for Kids
Techniques honed in Xinjiang are being normalized against new targets.
The Taiwan Aid Bill Won’t Fix the Arms Backlog
To help Taipei, Washington needs to get smarter about weapons transfers.
What Africa Can Learn From China’s Rise
The continent’s human capital is its greatest resource.
Modi’s Taiwan Ties Have Rattled China
India’s overtures to the island have coincided with a breakdown in its relationship with Beijing.
A New Cold War Needs Its Own Rules
Conflict with China is inevitable—but controllable.
