Writers
US Exceptionalism Has No Place in a Multipolar World
The geopolitical order is changing, and Washington should take heed.
Balancing Russia in the Pacific No Easy Task for Washington
The U.S., if not careful, could find itself fighting two wars in the Asia Pacific.
The South China Sea War is Already Over
The South China Sea is a core interest for China; the same can’t be said for the United States.
Missiles Just the Latest Chapter in the South China Sea Saga
The United States’ ‘Freedom of Navigation Operations’ might risk triggering another Gulf of Tonkin-like incident in the South China Sea.
For US and Russia, All Roads Lead to China
Economic engagement with China is a must for both Russia and the United States, regardless of the wax and wane of East-West rivalry.
Japan Dreams of a Chinese Energy Chokehold
The Japanese government is seeking allies in a bid to balance against a rising China.
NATO Expansion: Lessons Not Learned
NATO hasn’t learned any lessons from its past missteps on eastward expansion.
The Turkish Tail Wags the NATO Dog
Ankara’s vision of a “Turkic World” is behind the downing of Russia’s Su-24.
The Kuril Islands: Power Projection and Resource Protection
The disputed Kuril Islands have a key role in Putin’s vision of an empowered Russia.
Russia’s Sino-Japanese Balancing Act
For strategic and economic reasons, Japan is truly the preferred Russian partner in Asia.