How can Asia reject the Thucydides Trap
In the Taiwan question, China's goal is not to defeat the US, but to achieve national reunification.
Politics,Hotspots,China
Lai Ching-te's Bold Taiwan Independence Agenda Fuels Cross-Strait Tensions
Lai Ching-te intensifies the push for "Taiwan independence" beyond Tsai Ing-wen's policies, amid domestic political dynamics, DPP misjudgments, and U.S. support, raising cross-strait tensions while China balances military readiness with efforts to peacefully influence Taiwanese public opinion.
Politics,Economy,China,UNITED STATES
Is the U.S.-Taiwan Chip Alliance Against China Viable?
Politics,Security,China,East Asia
How to Achieve Long Peace in Asia?
Politics,China
Politics,China
Region should give a cold shoulder to the US' attempts to polarize the world
Asian countries should use the "Asian way" instead of the "American way" to get along with China.
Politics,Security,China,South Asia
Understanding Australia-US Relations and the Rise of China
The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, met with President Trump in Washington in September, 2019. At that meeting, Mr Trump initially signalled the possibility of a military strike against Iran, as the pair discussed the special relationship between the two nations.
Politics,Economy,China
A Shift in US Arctic Policy: Can It Play the China Card Wisely?
US Vice President Mike Pence, in a visit to Iceland, warned about his concern on Russia’s aggression in the Arctic and China’s increasing activities in the region. Pence is one of several senior US officials who frames US engagement in the Arctic targeting at Russia and China.
Politics,Economy,China
Is a China-US Cold War in the Offing?
Does US-China rivalry represent a Cold War? The hallmark of the US-Soviet Cold War was the non-warring state of political tension between the two superpowers. However, the main characteristic of the China-US rivalry is their economic competition.
Politics,China,South Asia
Differences in Perception and Capability of India and China
The Sino-Indian relations have been constrained by the asymmetry between their threat perceptions: India tends to be deeply apprehensive of threats from China, while China appears comparatively unconcerned about threats from India.
Politics,East Asia
South Korea-Japan Frictions: From Trade Conflict to Security Issues
Whenever South Korea and Japan became closer, the bilateral relationship somehow always broke apart in the end when historical memories surfaced. The two countries co-hosted the football World Cup in 2002, perhaps the greatest upswing in their relationship.
Politics,Hotspots,East Asia
Is “One Country, Two Systems” Doomed To Fail?
“One country, two systems” is concocted to resolve the challenges facing the 1997 Hong Kong reversion to Chinese rule. The emphasis over a political construct suitable to Chinese conditions meant that problems over “one country, two systems” is not unexpected.
Politics,South Asia
Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s First Year in Office
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan won the election in July 2018. One year down the line, Khan is finding himself in a weak position for more than one reason. Currently, Khan faces two challenges: the Pakistan Army and the domestic economy.
