“We have never invaded any country. We have never started any proxy war. We have never engaged in global military operations or threatened other countries with force.” Responding to NATO Secretary ...

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University dean's cautionary words come as Beijing is increasingly on guard about historical views at odds with the official ...

The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S.’ Asia policy. This ...

In the sweltering summer of AD18, a desperate chant echoed across China’s sun-scorched plains: “Heaven has gone blind!” Thousands of starving farmers, their faces smeared with ox blood, marched toward ...

The status of Taiwan remains one of the most contested topics in modern geopolitics and one of the most misrepresented. This analysis cuts through political spin to examine Taiwan’s deep historical, ...

Asia is the world’s largest continent, covering about 30 percent of the earth’s total landmass. It also has large, diverse populations, each with its own history and culture. East Asia is home to some ...