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Intensifying Contradictions: Chinese Policing Enters the 21st Century
In this NBR Analysis report, Jonathan Walton (The National Bureau of Asian Research) examines challenges Chinese police face during a time of unprecedented economic transformation and argues that China’s path forward will be rocky until the leadership addresses systemic problems in governance and accountability.
The Impending Tide of Chinese Investment in the United States
While global FDI to the United States has languished in recent years, Chinese investment has risen sharply. Robert A. Kapp, a renowned expert on U.S.-China business relations, examines the opportunities and challenges presented by this emerging trend.
No Illusions for North Korea
Recent months have seen a series of provocations from North Korea, including a test of a long-range ballistic missile and the February 12 nuclear test. Nicholas Hamisevicz (Korea Economic Institute of America) examines the motivations behind Pyongyang’s provocative behavior and argues that Kim Jong-un is far more similar to his father than many observers had hoped.
Environmental Politics in Northeast Asia: Lessons Learned for North America
In advance of the 2013 Pacific Energy Summit in Vancouver, Mary Alice Haddad (Wesleyan University) discussed her research on environmental politics in China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea and the implications for other countries in the Asia-Pacific.
Growing North America-Asia Energy Ties
The surge in unconventional oil and gas production in North America has opened the door to the possibility of exporting oil and gas to Asia, which seeks to diversify energy supplies and meet growing demand. Read a report on a roundtable discussion on this changing energy landscape with featured speakers Mikkal Herberg and Toshikazu Okuya.
Implications of Japan’s Changing Demographics
Senior demographic and economic experts Nicholas Eberstadt and Richard Katz were joined by leaders of policy, industry, and government for an exclusive informed discussion on Japan’s demographic outlook and the implications for its economy, security, and alliance with the United States. Read the roundtable report of the October 10, 2012, discussion.
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U.S.-Japan Relations under President Obama and Prime Minister Abe
When Abe and Obama met February 22, the agenda included discussions of Japan’s possible participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, plans to relocate the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station on Okinawa, possible U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas, escalating tensions in the East China Sea, and North Korea’s recent nuclear tests.
An Indonesian Perspective on the U.S. Rebalancing Effort toward Asia
As the United States begins to shift its focus and resources to Asia, regional states are paying close attention to U.S. actions. Dewi Fortuna Anwar provides an Indonesian perspective on the U.S. rebalancing strategy, analyzing regional dynamics and describing Indonesia’s expectations and concerns.
Roy Kamphausen Testifies before the USCC on China's Military Transition
On February 7, NBR Senior Advisor Roy Kamphausen testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission at a hearing on China's New Leadership and Implications for the United States. Read his testimony on China's military transition.
China’s New Military Leadership and the Challenges It Faces
With the new composition of China's Central Military Commission announced late last year, NBR's Roy Kamphausen takes stock of the changes in China's military leadership, and examines the issues facing the new leaders of the PLA. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley/Released)
China’s Soft Power in East Asia: A Quest for Status and Influence?
In this new NBR Special Report, Chin-Hao Huang (University of Southern California) analyzes the strategic, economic, and political dimensions of China’s projection of soft power in East Asia and draws implications for U.S. policy in the region.
Report from Conference on Korean Unification and U.S.-ROK Cooperation
The Korea Institute for National Unification (KINU) and NBR recently convened a high-level conference in Seattle to discuss the implications of Korean reunification for the U.S.-ROK alliance, and for the greater Asia-Pacific region. Read the official conference report.
Japan's Energy Supply Mix and the Economic Impact
As the new government of Shinzo Abe shapes its energy policy, Japan tries to answer the challenges of meeting the country's energy demands. NBR spoke with Risaburo Nezu of Fujitsu Research Institute about the outlook for Japan's energy supply mix and the potential economic impact of the recent changes in its energy policies.
2012 PLA Conference Volume Now Available
In an effort to better understand the PLA's ability to employ its developing capabilities in a variety of potential scenarios, Learning by Doing: The PLA Trains at Home and Abroad (November 2012) provides a timely and critical look at how the PLA has sought to gain practical knowledge from exercises and noncombat operations. Read the full volume or the Executive Summary Digest.
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ASIA POLICY 15 (January 2013)
In this issue:
ROUNDTABLES
Regional Perspectives on U.S. Strategic Rebalancing
Northeast Asia’s New Leaders and the Challenges Ahead
ARTICLES AND ESSAYS
Balancing Rivals: India’s Tightrope between Iran and the United States
China’s Participation in Global Governance from a Comparative Perspective
Toward a Universal Japan: Taking a Harder Look at Japanese Soft Power
BOOK REVIEW ROUNDTABLE
Jing Sun's Japan and China as Charm Rivals: Soft Power in Regional Diplomacy
Strategic Asia 2012-13: China’s Military Challenge
Leading experts assess and forecast the impact of China’s growing military capabilities. What are China’s strategic aims? What are the challenges and opportunities facing the United States? How is the region responding to China’s military power and to the U.S. policy of “strategic rebalancing”?
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