Why global commerce is now in the crossfire
From the Red Sea to the Baltic and the Pacific, geopolitics are putting global commerce at risk.
Good to Know: The U.S. commitment to Taiwan
U.S.-Taiwan relations are complicated. Here's an explainer.
What has changed between China and Taiwan?
Even before the latest surge in tensions, the risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait was on the rise
Japan’s new prime minister is a third-generation politician. That’s more common than you might think.
Why dynasties dominate the leadership in Japan, and around the world.
Has Japan’s policy toward the Taiwan Strait changed?
Its approach is far more stable and nuanced than recent headlines suggest
China’s leaders say that Biden offers a ‘new window of hope.’ Their experts are more skeptical.
Beijing is likely to seek short-term stability as it anticipates a long-term advantage
How a possible Biden victory is shaping international politics, even before Nov. 3
Americans aren’t the only ones watching the 2020 presidential election closely
China is getting tough with Taiwan. How will that affect U.S. policy?
The U.S. posture of “strategic ambiguity” has helped keep the peace for decades
Does the global pandemic open new South China Sea opportunities for Beijing? Not really.
China is just continuing its longtime strategy
Mike Pompeo criticized China for not respecting its neighbors’ territorial integrity. What’s the story?
Here’s how Beijing has resolved territorial disputes