Category: REGIONS
Australia’s China gamble
J. Berkshire Miller discusses Australia’s balancing act with China and the United States in his latest for Al Jazeera.
Hostage situation in Syria puts pressure on the Japanese government
In his analysis for the Economist, J. Berkshire Miller discusses how a recent hostage crisis in Syria is adding pressure to the government of Japan.
Japan needs better security intelligence
The CIP’s J. Berkshire Miller provides analysis as to why Japan needs to enhance its security intelligence.
Japan’s two-track North Korea policy in a shambles
The Council’s J. Berkshire Miller argues why after repeated and renewed provocations by the North, the gig is up for Abe and his two-track approach with the North.
North Korea’s Provocations Revive US Missile Shield in South Korea
The Council’s J. Berkshire Miller discusses revived plans for a US missile shield in South Korea in light of North Korean provocations.
Finalising the TPP: A critical step for East Asia
The Council’s J. Berkshire Miller comments on the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership for East Asia via his latest for Al Jazeera America.
Taiwan’s spoiler role in the South China Sea
In his latest for Al Jazeera America, the Council’s J. Berkshire Miller argues why as a non-state party to the territorial dispute, Taipei needs to be cautious not to solidify existing fault lines.
China is in the lead in the South China Sea
With the current developments in the longstanding maritime dispute, is China the only claimant benefiting from the protraction?
Avoiding Landmines: Trajectory of the Japan-China Relationship in 2016
The Council’s J. Berkshire Miller discusses Chinese-Japanese relations and argues that the two countries face large obstacles despite recent improvements in this piece for the Diplomat and the EastWest Institute’s new Policy Innovation blog.
Small Steps Towards Re-Engagement With Iran
The Council’s Navid Hassibi discusses Canada-Iran relations in his latest for the Huffington Post just as Canada lifts its sanctions on Iran.