Abstract The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is in the midst of improving its nuclear arsenal, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Since the details of this…
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Abstract The next decade is likely to be the decisive period determining the future course of U.S.-China relations. Unless China and the United States can…
Abstract The rise of emerging donors has unleashed new political contests over aid policy, some of which have occurred at the domestic level. This article…
Abstract North Korea has been described as the most secretive country on earth. Dealing with such a closed society one that is simultaneously seeking acceptance…
Abstract This article examines if trust can be established between U.S. and Chinese military leaders and what operational value can be derived from those personal…
Abstract This article examines identity as an underexplored factor complicating U.S.-China relations and concludes that the identity variable contributes to mutual suspicion and frustrates efforts…
Abstract The U.S. rebalancing strategy toward Asia announced by the Obama administration has been long overdue. Despite the end of the Cold War in Europe,…
Abstract This article examines the origins and conduct of Russia’s Asia pivot, analyzes the role Asia plays in Russia’s economic development plans, and assesses Russia’s…
Abstract The geopolitical game playing out in the South China Sea is becoming more complicated. China’s increasingly provocative actions are forcing regional players – from…
Abstract This essay analyzes three challenges ahead in reforming China’s centrally owned companies, known as yangqi: determining how and when to give market forces a…
Abstract Maintaining a balance of power in Asia is essential, as is having a relationship between China and the United States that reaps the gains…
Abstract This essay considers recent calls for a new major-power relationship between the U.S. and China and examines concrete steps that both countries could take…
Introduction This essay examines four strategic dilemmas that the Republic of Korea (ROK) faces vis-á-vis China and discusses their implications for regional and U.S.-ROK relations.…
Summary The underlying beliefs that people in the United States and China hold toward each other in the security realm are likely to influence, directly…
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Abstract Domestic and international contests explain the transformation of Japan’s foreign aid programme begun in the early 1950s. Through contests between domestic players, Japan has…
