East Asia

The Most Dangerous Border in the World

Why is China picking a fight with India?

BY ELY RATNER, ALEXANDER SULLIVAN | MAY 4, 2013

Can China's Top Guns Fly?

The Chinese military is aiming high. But can its Air Force break through all the red tape?

BY JOHN GARNAUT | APRIL 30, 2013

What China and Russia Don't Get About Soft Power

Beijing and Moscow are trying their hands at attraction, and failing -- miserably.

BY JOSEPH S. NYE | APRIL 29, 2013

Xi's War Drums

China's new leader is using the military to consolidate his power. But has he unleashed forces beyond his control?

BY JOHN GARNAUT | MAY/JUNE 2013

China’s Black Hole

Let's face it: We have little idea what's actually going on in Xinjiang and Tibet.

BY ISAAC STONE FISH | APRIL 26, 2013

Paper Tiger

Why isn't the rest of Asia afraid of China?

BY DAVID KANG | APRIL 25, 2013

The Big One?

Is China covering up another flu pandemic -- or getting it right this time?

BY LAURIE GARRETT | APRIL 24, 2013

Think Again: Austerity

The big spenders are wrong: Maintaining sustainable budgets is essential to economic growth.

BY ANDERS ASLUND | APRIL 23, 2013

How to Understand China's Foreign Policy

China can become a beacon for the world -- if it trades in its conservative foreign policy for one that emphasizes universal values.

BY DENG YUWEN | APRIL 23, 2013

How About We Take Their Word For It

Do we really want the North Koreans to prove they can launch a nuke with a missile?

BY JEFFREY LEWIS | APRIL 22, 2013

China's Victim Complex

Why are Chinese leaders so paranoid about the United States?

BY ELY RATNER | APRIL 19, 2013

Once Upon a Time in Pyongyang

Rare images of Korea before the Kims.

BY MARYA HANNUN | APRIL 17, 2013

China Is a Cyber Victim, Too

The reason we should listen to Beijing's complaints about U.S. hackers.

BY JASON HEALEY | APRIL 16, 2013

Stalled Miracle

South Korea's economy isn't nearly as strong as you might think.

BY RICHARD DOBBS, DONGROK SUH | APRIL 16, 2013

Have It Their Way

From burgers to Bud Light, America's favorite brands are now owned by foreigners.

BY AFSHIN MOLAVI | APRIL 15, 2013

The Economics of War with North Korea

Would fighting Kim Jong Un be worth it?

BY DANIEL ALTMAN | APRIL 15, 2013

The Road to Pyongyang Goes Through Helsinki

Here's how you really solve the North Korean nuke problem.

BY FRANK JANNUZI | APRIL 12, 2013

The Love Fest

Under China’s new leader, the People’s Liberation Army is showing rare signs of friendliness toward the United States. Can the new tone prevent a war?

BY JOHN GARNAUT | APRIL 12, 2013

How to Talk Kim Jong Un Off the Ledge

Is John Kerry ready to deal with North Korea? Here's how to do it.

BY JOEL WIT, JENNY TOWN | APRIL 12, 2013

36 Hours in Pyongyang

A helpful tourist guide, in case you happen to be in the mood for a lovely spring weekend in the Hermit Kingdom.

BY ALICIA P.Q. WITTMEYER | APRIL 12, 2013

Will Chinese Troops Cross the Yalu?

U.S. intelligence looks at Beijing's military options in North Korea.

BY ROBERT A. WAMPLER | APRIL 11, 2013

What Kerry Should Tell China

How the U.S. secretary of state can win friends and influence Beijing.

BY SHEN DINGLI | APRIL 11, 2013

With Friends Like These…

Even the Chinese are finally starting to think their allies in Pyongyang are a little bit crazy.

BY HELEN GAO | APRIL 9, 2013

The Void Next Door

Exclusive photos of the bizarre and barren border between North Korea and its longtime ally.

BY TOMAS VAN HOUTRYVE | APRIL 9, 2013

Ten Questions for the New BRICS Bank

The great emerging markets want to start their own bank. But it doesn't seem like they've really thought it through.

BY ISOBEL COLEMAN | APRIL 9, 2013

Woe to the Imperialists!

How I briefly defended North Korea from American aggression.

BY MICHAEL PECK | APRIL 8, 2013

Rolling the Iron Dice

Can Kim Jong Un use his nukes and get away with it?

BY JOHN ARQUILLA | APRIL 8, 2013

Change We Can’t Believe In

For those still confused: No, Kim Jong Un is probably not a reformist after all.

BY STEPHAN HAGGARD | APRIL 8, 2013

How to Stop a Nuclear War

What the Cuban missile crisis teaches us about facing down North Korea.

BY MICHAEL DOBBS | APRIL 5, 2013

Mongolia's Growing Pains

Mongolia's blue skies may soon be darkening. A key challenge: Putting the mining companies in their place. 

BY PETER MURRELL | APRIL 5, 2013