International relations
New German leader juggles profits and principles on China policy
U.S. seeks united front with Berlin, while Beijing keeps focus on business
Indo-Pacific
International relations
U.S. and Japan to jointly stockpile munitions, including near Taiwan
Shared use of facilities for contingencies raised at 2-plus-2
Trade
U.K., India launch trade talks as London seeks Indo-Pacific pastures
'Deal with booming economy offers huge benefits,' Johnson says
Opinion
New wave of Asian defense pacts no magic template for countering China
U.S. will need to increase military presence to change Beijing's strategic calculations
Opinion
The Quad needs an economic pillar to stand on
Four nation grouping needs to focus on more security to maintain relevance
Indo-Pacific
U.S., Japan to develop counter-hypersonic capabilities: 2-plus-2
Allies will strengthen Tokyo's defense force 'posture' in islands near Taiwan
Indo-Pacific
Japan and Australia strengthen quasi-alliance with eye on China
Reciprocal Access Agreement paves way for more joint drills in Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific
Taiwan should destroy chip infrastructure if China invades: paper
U.S. scholars propose deterrence strategy to make island 'unwantable'
Trade
RCEP kicks in as China seeks to lead regional economic integration
Left out of world's largest trade bloc, U.S. prepares response
International relations
Japan and China agree to launch defense hotline next year
'We need candid communication to foster mutual understanding,' Kishi says
Opinion
2022 look ahead: Arms race will dominate U.S. - China competition
Things will begin to heat up in two key dimensions
Indo-Pacific
China has multiple military basing options in Africa, analysts say
But Beijing expected to choose cautiously to avoid political risks
Opinion
Putin's Indo-Pacific play rattles existing regional alliances
Recent military exercises with ASEAN a Russian foreign policy milestone
Indo-Pacific
Leader of African trade bloc issues call for Asian investors
Mene moves to boost Turkish investment in Africa during Istanbul summit
Indo-Pacific
U.S. counters China with new Indo-Pacific framework
Japan has key role to play in moderating push to decouple from Beijing
Opinion
Why Japan does not need nuclear submarines
Imminent review of national defense strategies a litmus test for pacifism
Indo-Pacific
U.S. defense bill triples Indo-Pacific fund and heads to Biden's desk
Congress authorizes more ships, aiming to meet China challenge
Politics
Japan's 5-year defense budget to hit record $264bn
Tokyo to beef up mid-term plan through 2027 with eye on China, Indo-Pacific
Opinion
U.S. must rethink its approach to a flexible and inclusive Indo-Pacific
Washington needs to properly anchor itself into regional frameworks
International relations
Blinken vows stronger ASEAN ties in face of 'aggressive' Beijing
Top diplomat says U.S. will find ways to 'knit' allies and partners together