US-China tensions
Xi set to host Blinken in signal of China-U.S. detente
Both Beijing and Washington have a shared incentive to limit downside risks
Indo-Pacific
Interview
Japan should discuss nuclear option: ex-Pentagon official
Tokyo not ready to deploy nukes, but ought to explore subject, says Schriver
Interview
China's economic coercion powerless versus alliances: Rahm Emanuel
Japanese companies critical to curbing Beijing's chip ambitions, U.S. envoy says
Indo-Pacific
U.S. opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China
Rivalry pushes Washington to boost presence in Pacific nation after 1993 closing
Comment
Why India as new superpower could spell trouble for the West
World's largest democracy drifts away from ideal as its power grows
Indo-Pacific
Ex-U.S. admiral who warned of 2027 crisis to visit Taiwan next week
Former Indo-Pacific commander Davidson sees no reason to alter timeline
Defense
Japan's opposition parties struggle to dispute defense buildup
Ruling LDP's own ex-PM Fukuda becomes key critic, urges coexistence with China
Interview
U.S. to aggressively push for digital trade rules in Asia in 2023
USTR deputy Sarah Bianchi touts 'very ambitious schedule' for negotiations
Indo-Pacific
Germany eyes 'China lite' future that is less dependent
France explores collaboration with Quad; Italy's new leader vows to review Belt and Road
Defense
U.S. and Philippines eye first 2-plus-2 meeting in 7 years by spring
Allies set for discussions on joint defense guidelines focused on China
Davos 2023
South China Sea keeps Philippines' Marcos up 'night and day'
President tells Davos he is not taking sides on U.S.-China rivalry
Indo-Pacific
Australia to spend $2 billion on 40 U.S. Black Hawk choppers
Helicopters to replace trouble-plagued MRH-90 Taipans
Interview
Xi's incoherent policies signal danger, former Japan general warns
Tokyo's defense documents are 'significant shift' from past guidelines
Indo-Pacific
India will be focus of U.S. diplomacy in 2023: Kurt Campbell
White House coordinator envisions network of partnerships in the Indo-Pacific
Interview
U.S. ready to help Japan improve counterstrike capability
NSC official John Kirby says U.S.-Japan alliance entering 'modern age'
Indo-Pacific
India, Japan boost defense ties with 1st joint fighter jet drills
Allies to go beyond naval, ground forces exercises as China flexes muscles
International relations
Japan, U.S. extend security treaty into space to protect satellites
2+2 affirms cooperation on counterstrike capabilities amid rising regional threats
Indo-Pacific
Japan and U.K. sign landmark defense cooperation treaty
Agreement allows militaries of both nations to be deployed to the other
Myanmar Crisis
Indonesia to set up office of ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar
Foreign minister to lead mission as Naypyitaw fails to move on 5-point consensus
Indo-Pacific
Japan's 'linchpin' role in Taiwan war to feature in 2+2 with U.S.
Tokyo to flesh out details of new defense documents in Washington meeting
