5 Things to Look Out For at the Chinese Communist Party Congress

The 80 million members wield considerable powers but the incumbent leader is unlikely to relinquish his grip on power

Trump Draws Geopolitical Battle Lines in South Asia

Announcing a tougher approach, Trump insisted Pakistan’s partnership with the US would not survive if it continued to support groups that target the United States

China Contributes to Doubts About Pakistani Crackdown on Militants

This could put Beijing in Mr. Trump’s crosshairs too

Why Trump’s “Fire and Fury” Remarks do Nothing but Accelerate North Korea’s Propaganda

This flare up urgently needs to be diplomatically deescalated, and no meaningful progress will be made on the nuclear issue until that happens.

How China Holds the Key To Stopping Nuclear War with North Korea

One way or another, China must become convinced that the costs of propping up the North Korean regime through trade are higher than the costs of an increased probability that the regime will collapse.

China and India Amass Troops as Border Standoff Worsens

Rising tensions between nuclear-armed rivals China and India are threatening war in Asia.

Playing with Fire: Trump’s Iran Policy Risks Cloning North Korea

Trump’s presidency could follow the same trajectory as the man he so often ridicules: George W. Bush – that of a president who manufactured a crisis, ignited an endless conflict, and eroded America’s standing around the globe

Understanding North and South Korea to Put Conflict in Perspective

The USA’s reluctance to impose its will on North Korea militarily is precisely because of its effects on South Korea

Clever Double Strategy Korea 3.0 Needed

Red line is successful re-entry ICBM test with a pre-emptive US strike needed

Why Women Should be Enlisted to Fight Radicalization In South East Asia

To reduce the likelihood that radical thought will be spread in Southeast Asia, empower the mothers