The Trump Administration ‘Gets Tough’ on North Korea
Vice President Pence’s hints of MOAB and Tomahawk strikes overlook the fact that North Korea is nothing like Syria.
Forecast Calls for ‘Sunshine’ on the Korean Peninsula
The fall of South Korea President Park Geun-hye has opened the door for major geopolitical shifts in East Asia.
The TPP’s Loss is China’s Gain
Trump has made good on his promise to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and it will fundamentally shake up geopolitical outlook of East Asia.
Backgrounder: The North Korea Threat
North Korea’s recent missile test underscores the growing threat posed by the “Hermit Kingdom” to East Asian security. In responding to it, the Trump administration only has bad options to pick from.
What Trump Doctrine Means for East Asia
The overriding thrust of Trump Doctrine in East Asia seems to be a shift toward confrontation with China.
Détente or Deterrence against a Nuclear North Korea?
How will the next US president deal with a nuclear North Korea: détente or deterrence?
What Can North Korea Learn from Myanmar’s Transformation?
Myanmar’s conversion from pariah state to investment opportunity has seen it return to partial international respectability. Could Asia one day offer North Korea a similar chance?
UN Sanctions Only Strengthen Kim Jong-Un Regime
The international community has yet to learn a valuable lesson: sanctions only make the repressive Kim Jong-un regime stronger.
North Korea’s Latest Outburst: Business as Usual or Game-changer?
Inter-Korean relations are once again on a downward spiral, but will this time be different?
China & North Korea: New Strains on Old Paradigms
North Korea’s recent bout of brinkmanship could stretch China’s support for its erstwhile ally to the limit.