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Taiwan's Next President Must Protect its Sovereignty
December 25, 2015
Taiwan's Next President Must Protect its Sovereignty
By for The Diplomat
The country's next leader must continue to assert without ambiguity its claims in the South China Sea.
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What if the Kuomingtang Had Won the Chinese Civil War?
December 24, 2015
What if the Kuomingtang Had Won the Chinese Civil War?
What would China’s history look like if Chiang Kai-shek had ignored George C. Marshall’s request in 1946?
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What if the Kuomingtang Had Won the Chinese Civil War?
Who Is Militarizing the South China Sea?
December 20, 2015
Who Is Militarizing the South China Sea?
Those making accusations should begin by defining exactly what they mean by “militarization.”
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Who Is Militarizing the South China Sea?
Connecting the Dots in Obama's Intelligence Scandal
December 19, 2015
Connecting the Dots in Obama's Intelligence Scandal
An emerging scandal exemplifies a long-running critique of Obama's foreign policy.
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Connecting the Dots in Obama's Intelligence Scandal
China’s Military Reforms and Risk Escalation
December 10, 2015
China’s Military Reforms and Risk Escalation
The devolution of authority portends a rise in dangerous incidents.
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China’s Military Reforms and Risk Escalation
Resisting Beijing’s Global Media Influence
December 10, 2015
Resisting Beijing’s Global Media Influence
There is an ongoing Chinese government campaign to promote its views and suppress criticism around the world.
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Resisting Beijing’s Global Media Influence
Japan's Economy: Out of Recession, Not Out of the Woods
December 09, 2015
Japan's Economy: Out of Recession, Not Out of the Woods
Though there's been some good news of late, there's still a long way to go.
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Japan's Economy: Out of Recession, Not Out of the Woods
Is China's Maritime Silk Road A Military Strategy?
December 08, 2015
Is China's Maritime Silk Road A Military Strategy?
The initiative may have a strong military dimension too.
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Is China's Maritime Silk Road A Military Strategy?
The Lessons of Pearl Harbor: Fear Itself, Then and Now
December 08, 2015
The Lessons of Pearl Harbor: Fear Itself, Then and Now
Remembering the dual legacy of December 7, 1941.
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The Lessons of Pearl Harbor: Fear Itself, Then and Now
For the US and Vietnam, a Moral and Strategic Imperative
December 06, 2015
For the US and Vietnam, a Moral and Strategic Imperative
With some "diplomatic insight and political vision" the US could write a new future with Vietnam.
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For the US and Vietnam, a Moral and Strategic Imperative
Why Indonesia Joining the TPP Would Be a Good Thing
December 05, 2015
Why Indonesia Joining the TPP Would Be a Good Thing
Jokowi’s intention to join the TPP, while easier said than done, is still a welcome move.
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Why Indonesia Joining the TPP Would Be a Good Thing
How Asians Came to See the Seas and Naval Strategy Like the West
December 04, 2015
How Asians Came to See the Seas and Naval Strategy Like the West
Asians' perceptions of seapower have changed over time, but not as much as you'd think.
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How Asians Came to See the Seas and Naval Strategy Like the West
Malaysia’s New National Security Law: A Step Toward Dictatorship?
December 04, 2015
Malaysia’s New National Security Law: A Step Toward Dictatorship?
The approval of a new bill raises some serious questions.
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Malaysia’s New National Security Law: A Step Toward Dictatorship?
What India Can Teach the World About Fighting ISIS
December 04, 2015
What India Can Teach the World About Fighting ISIS
India's experience combating terrorism within its region bears lessons for those fighting the Islamic State.
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What India Can Teach the World About Fighting ISIS
Asia-Pacific: Taking on Climate Change
December 03, 2015
Asia-Pacific: Taking on Climate Change
The Intended Nationally Determined Contributions can only be considered as a starting point.
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Asia-Pacific: Taking on Climate Change
The Long Road to a Satisfactory TPP
December 02, 2015
The Long Road to a Satisfactory TPP
The TPP should not be considered in isolation.
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The Long Road to a Satisfactory TPP
Securing Stability in Afghanistan, the 'Heart of Asia'
December 02, 2015
Securing Stability in Afghanistan, the 'Heart of Asia'
The upcoming Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process meeting offers an opportunity for the world to come together on Afghanistan.
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Securing Stability in Afghanistan, the 'Heart of Asia'
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Interview: Daniel Bell
December 17, 2015
Interview: Daniel Bell
Chinese meritocracy and the limits of democracy
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