Commentary / Japan Feb 6, 2019

Lessons of the Japan-South Korea maritime spat

The confrontation has implications for the rest of Asia, and the United States.

Commentary / World Aug 6, 2018

U.S. makes up lost diplomatic ground over South China Sea

After setbacks, the U.S. is making progress in its diplomatic struggle with China.

Commentary / Japan Dec 14, 2017

'Quad' cooperation in the South China Sea?

Australia, Japan and India are unlikely to risk antagonizing China by joining U.S. freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea.

Commentary / World Nov 13, 2017

Why U.S. South China Sea policy is failing

Rather than fight a long term losing battle at the expense of Southeast Asian nations as well as that of peace and stability in the South China Sea, the U.S. should be proactive, accept reality and share power with China in its own backyard.

Commentary / World Jul 21, 2017

Hypocrisy in the South China Sea

There are no "innocents" in the South China Sea — only degrees of rationalization.

Commentary / World Jun 23, 2017

Trump's South China Sea policy taking shape

The Trump administration's policy regarding the South China Sea is a continuation of the Obama administration's policy but with more emphasis on the military dimension.

Commentary / World Apr 3, 2017

Compromise with Kim beats status quo

It's time for a bold approach of addressing North Korea's genuine fears in return for a freeze of its nuclear weapons and missile development programs.

Commentary / World Feb 17, 2017

Trump will leave analysts guessing on U.S.-China ties

Analysts trying to parse U.S. policy in the Trump era regarding the South China Sea must be prepared for stark contradictions and intellectual whiplash.