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Japan and South Korea are each close with the United States and could be strong allies, after adequate atonement and forgiveness for historical atrocities. But instead the gulf is widening, as indicated by a terse exchange between the two leaders attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, suggests journalist Shim Jae Hoon. The most recent point of contention: US-Japan Defense...

All economies depend on a steady energy supply, but the world’s second largest oil producer, the United States, has imposed sanctions on Iran, sixth largest producer. India, ranking 23rd, plans on buying more Iranian crude oil: “Realism dictates India to turn increasingly to Tehran as it faces a major current account deficit problem on account of the burgeoning oil import bill,” suggests the New...

Iran’s voters rejected hardline conservatives in favor of Hassan Rouhani, a former chief nuclear negotiator who has served in the country’s National Security Agency, known for his conciliatory style. Mohammed Ayoob, professor and author, describes the president-elect as adept in foreign policy with the skills needed to ensure national security, control infighting and to engage with the rest of...