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Successive US administrations have failed to push back credibly against Beijing’s invalid territorial claims in the area

By seizing control over water — a resource vital to millions of lives and livelihoods — China can hold another country hostage without firing a single shot

Moscow has been lending legitimacy to the Taliban to undermine Nato efforts and bolster belligerents using the false narrative, US commander says

One Belt, One Road projects lack transparency and entail no commitment to social or environmental sustainability

All countries’ legitimising narratives blend historical fact and myth. But, in some cases, historical legacies can gain excessive influence

The reality is that ensuring long-term peace in Asia demands a stronger defence posture for Tokyo

Abe is unlikely to see tangible returns on the political capital he has invested in Putin and his dilemma will only deepen with Trump’s desire to improve ties with Russia

Today’s Japan is very different from the war-time nation of 1947 and its constitution should reflect that

Beijing’s aim is not only to help calm a suspicious neighbour, but also to slow the development 
of India’s strategic ties with the US and Japan

Countries must work together to ensure greater efficiency in consumption, increase the use of recycled water and promote innovative solutions

As hard as Modi tries to put a positive spin on his recent visit to China, he cannot obscure the harsh strategic realities affecting bilateral relations

Adopting a balanced, largely plant-based diet, with minimal consumption of red and processed meat, would help conserve natural resources, contribute to the fight against human-induced global warming