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A Two-Ocean Navy No More?
With U.S. naval leaders more choosy amid fiscal austerity, a two-ocean strategy may be a luxury the U.S. can no longer afford. What does it mean for the Pacific?
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Cross-Strait Ties at a Crossroads
Taiwan’s presidential election next year has the potential to completely upend the current stability in cross-strait ties. But developments in Beijing matter too.
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Can China Handle America’s Return?
The United States’ decision to “pivot” back to the Asia-Pacific is welcome among its allies. But what about its most assertive rising power?
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China’s Grand Experiments
Will China’s economic and social experiments end in success or disaster? Either way, the rest of the world can expect a bumpy ride.
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China’s Amateur Spying Problem
Many see China’s economic espionage as state directed. Actually, marketization of its defense and high-tech industries means there are plenty of freelancers.
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Taiwan Activists Get Day in Sun
With its presidential race looking tight, Taiwan’s politicians are increasingly courting the island’s long-neglected activists.
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The Meaning of Sea Power
Those trying to understand China’s naval ambitions should be wary of the tacticization of strategy. Sea power isn’t just about the latest hardware.
