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![The Tide of History Breaks in August The Tide of History Breaks in August](jpg/14661_527b61486a6ed.jpg)
August 30, 2012
The Tide of History Breaks in August
A combustible mix of history, current events, and leadership transitions all combine to stoke regional tensions.
August 08, 2012
Obama's 'Flat-Footed' Pivot
If the U.S. wants to successfully ‘pivot’ to Asia, the Obama Administration needs a more consistent approach.
![S. Korea-Japan: Time for Outside Mediation? S. Korea-Japan: Time for Outside Mediation?](jpg/14631_527b61064b756.jpg)
July 30, 2012
S. Korea-Japan: Time for Outside Mediation?
Can Tokyo and Seoul set aside the past? An outside mediator may ease the path forward.
![America and Europe's Pacific Partnership America and Europe's Pacific Partnership](jpg/14611_527b60df9f906.jpg)
July 23, 2012
America and Europe's Pacific Partnership
Can efforts by America and Europe to coordinate policy in Asia breathe new life into a time-tested partnership?
July 13, 2012
In Light of the Pivot, Finding Tomorrow's Asia Experts
After a decade’s gaze on the Middle East, America needs people who know Asia, says Eric Sayers.
![Iran: Running Out of Options Iran: Running Out of Options](jpg/14544_527b609c45f1c.jpg)
July 05, 2012
Iran: Running Out of Options
Oil sanctions are hurting Iran’s economy, argues Javad Heydarian. Are old friends jumping ship as well?
![Playing Politics in Japan Playing Politics in Japan](jpg/14541_527b605c4827c.jpg)
July 01, 2012
Playing Politics in Japan
Despite an impending economic crisis, Japan’s politicians seem more worried about their own careers.
![After Rio+20 After Rio+20](jpg/14528_527b605550eb8.jpg)
June 28, 2012
After Rio+20
Rio+20 was dismissed by many as likely to be just a talking shop. Sadly, critics may have been right.
![The Logic of China’s Korea Policy The Logic of China’s Korea Policy](jpg/14523_527b60549f306.jpg)
June 22, 2012
The Logic of China’s Korea Policy
China sees the U.S.-South Korea alliance as a threat. Its policy toward North Korea shouldn’t surprise.
![Unfriendly Waters for China Unfriendly Waters for China](jpg/14519_527b60314040c.jpg)
June 15, 2012
Unfriendly Waters for China
China as been keen to bolster its naval strength. But could its advances prove strategically counterproductive?
![Asia’s Competing Visions Asia’s Competing Visions](jpg/14514_527b602fc6bc8.jpg)
June 12, 2012
Asia’s Competing Visions
There is no shortage of economic visions for Asia. Is TPP the future? Or FTAAP? Or ASEAN-RCEP?
![Can EU Be Relevant for Asia? Can EU Be Relevant for Asia?](jpg/14503_527b602c1cff4.jpg)
June 11, 2012
Can EU Be Relevant for Asia?
The EU is at a crossroads with its Asia-Pacific policy. Should it focus on economics or human rights?