Mosquito fleet
As the world waits warily for the launch of Beijing’s first aircraft carrier, which is now expected to take place some time next month, China’s East Asian neighbours have their hands full dealing with...
View ArticleThe Economic Costs of China’s Anti-Japanese Sentiment
During the outbreak of anti-Japanese sentiment throughout China, it has become increasingly clear that the costs for regional business and Sino-Japanese economic ties are rapidly rising. In the...
View ArticleTowards an Asia Pacific Alliance
Coincidentally or not, China’s maritime disputes with its neighbours have been gaining global attention ever since US President Barack Obama’s announcement in January of his country’s “pivot” strategy...
View ArticleTrouble for Tokyo: Japan’s Foreign Policy Challenges
Officials in Tokyo have known for some time that Japan’s regional foreign policy needs to be revamped. The economic crisis has brought Japan’s export giants to their knees and forced the country’s...
View ArticleChina’s New Militancy
“We will show the courage to try and resolve our differences with other nations peacefully—not because we are naïve about the dangers we face, but because engagement can more durably lift suspicion and...
View ArticleWhy U.S. should abandon the pivot
President Obama faced a stark choice when he went to Japan last week. Either he had to commit himself and his country unambiguously to supporting Japan militarily over the Senkakus/Diaoyus, or he had...
View ArticleThe world in May
Neelam Deo, Director, Gateway House, briefs you on the important geopolitical events and developments in May. She assesses the success of U.S. President Obama’s visit to Asia, the escalating tensions...
View ArticleObama in Asia: a reassuring visit?
Eager to dispel growing uncertainties over the U.S.’s commitment to Asia, President Obama embarked on a historic “reassurance” trip to East Asia, where he met leaders from long-time regional allies...
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