East Asia’s Free for All

Territorial disputes with South Korea and China over islets reveal rising nationalism, Japan’s weakness
Frank Ching
August 30, 2012

Beijing Unflustered by Cool Ties With Seoul

South Koreans blame their government for deteriorating relations, as China stands pat
Scott W. Harold
August 14, 2012

How Weibo Is Changing China

Weibo is just 3 years old, but its posters are fierce in tackling China’s challenges
Mary Kay Magistad
August 9, 2012

South China Sea: New Arena of Sino-Indian Rivalry

China ignores India’s exploration, puts Vietnam’s oil block up for global bid
Harsh V. Pant
August 2, 2012

Reform Sprouts in North Korea?

Kim Jong Un’s timid glasnost may signal shift in emphasis from military to economic development
John Delury
July 26, 2012

Standoff in the South China Sea

Scarborough Shoal standoff reveals blunt edge of China’s peaceful rise
Carlyle A. Thayer
June 12, 2012