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Managing East and Northeast Asia

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Nationalism and balance of power politics continue to define the security dynamics of East and Northeast Asia. As China’s influence grows and the United States’ ‘pivot’ evolves, this week we consider how the region may respond to the geopolitical and security challenges that lie ahead.

US fleet and Australian frigate in the South China Sea, courtesy US Pacific Fleet/flickr

ANZUS and the Asia Pivot: A Fork in the Road?

18 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

America’s pivot to Asia is forcing many states in the region to try and strike a balance between their strategic relationship with Washington and their growing economic ties with China. Today, John Bruni looks at Australia’s and New Zealand’s attempts to reconcile these two imperatives. More on «ANZUS and the Asia Pivot: A Fork in the Road?»

Gen. Guanglie visiting military bases, courtesy US Pacific Fleet/flickr

More Security for Rising China, Less for Others?

19 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

China’s growing economic and political power is fueling its increasingly assertive regional policies. Denny Roy argues, however, that East Asia’s evolving security architecture will also be defined by the willingness and ability of neighboring countries to stand up to Beijing’s demands. More on «More Security for Rising China, Less for Others?»

Mongolian flag and a monastry in the background, courtesy oenvoyage/flickr

Mongolia’s Turn at the ‘Great Game’

20 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

Mongolia’s rich mineral reserves are turning it into a regional economic powerhouse. According to Alicia Campi, this growing wealth is emboldening Ulan Bator to develop energy policies that will serve its own interests, including the restructuring of Northeast Asia’s energy markets. More on «Mongolia’s Turn at the ‘Great Game’ »

Japanese jet fighter above runway, courtesy of Jerry Gunner/flickr

Japan and the US Pivot to the Asia-Pacific

21 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

Japan’s so-called military normalization has raised eyebrows throughout the Asia-Pacific region. According to Matteo Dian, however, these developments do not reflect a more independent and assertive Japan. More on «Japan and the US Pivot to the Asia-Pacific»

Kim Jong-Un Inspects Troops, Reuters/KCNA

The Diminishing Returns of China’s North Korea Policy

22 Feb 2013 / Special Feature

China continues to fear the possibility of a unified Korea being led by a pro-US government in Seoul. As a result, Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt believes Beijing will continue bankrolling North Korea, even as their once-close political relationship continues to unravel. More on «The Diminishing Returns of China’s North Korea Policy»

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