Asia

Ten Years After Russia Invaded Georgia, It Keeps Taking More Territory
Russia’s invasion of the former Soviet nation was not an anomaly: It is becoming the norm.
August 10 • 6:00 AM
China Expands Economic, Military Influence in Sri Lanka
‘A case study of how Chinese money and clout have the capability to buy favors and concessions’
August 1 • 3:00 PM
China Receives First ‘Game-Changer’ S-400 Air Defense System From Russia
Advanced weaponry sale indicates increased cooperation between the Russian and Chinese militaries.
July 31 • 6:00 AM
Japan Stockpiling Plutonium—Preparing to Go Nuclear?
Why would a ‘pacifist’ nation need to amass so much nuclear material?
July 31 • 12:00 AM
This Week In Germany
The World’s Largest Trade Deal and Google’s Largest Fine
Two pieces of trade news show who Germany’s real friends are.
July 20 • 3:00 PM
EU and Japan Negotiate ‘Historic’ Free-Trade Agreement
Immense deal covers about a third of the global economy and affects 600 million people.
July 20 • 6:00 AM
China Pushes at Taiwan With ‘Large-Scale’ Military Exercises
A six-day live-fire drill gets Xi Jinping’s point across.
July 20 • 12:00 AM
China Working to Boost Role in Middle East
Growing influence in the region helps China accelerate its Belt and Road Initiative.
July 17 • 12:00 AM
Facing U.S. Tariffs, China Embraces German Business
Although Europe does not fully trust China, trade war is forcing these unlikely partners closer together.
July 13 • 6:00 AM
Japan Suffers Worst Floods in 35 Years
Death toll continues to rise as rescue workers pull more people from mud and rubble.
July 11 • 12:00 AM
Vladimir Putin: World War III Would Mark the ‘End of Civilization’
June 8 • 3:00 PM
Trumpet Talk
Crimean Bridge: A Metaphor for Vladimir Putin’s Reign
The Crimean Bridge stands as a glaring indication of how meaningless international law has become in this era of declining American power and rapidly rising authoritarianism.
May 31 • 3:00 PM
Erdoğan Takes Control of Turkish Special Forces
In a world of rising strongmen, Turkey’s president grabs hold of more authoritarian power.
May 29 • 12:00 AM
Japan Threatens United States With Tariffs
Is this the beginning of a trade war? Or has the war already begun?
May 28 • 3:00 PM
What Went Wrong With North Korea Peace Efforts?
China poses ‘a threat many times greater’ than North Korea—and benefits from North Korea’s unpredictability.
May 28 • 12:00 AM
China’s Military Takes a Great Leap Forward
From aircraft carriers and stealth fighters to hypersonic missiles and space weapons, the Chinese military is advancing quickly.
May 24 • 6:00 AM
China’s High-tech Arsenal
New high-tech weapons are transforming China into a dominant naval force with great power over world trade.
May 24 • 12:00 AM
India and Japan Warm Up to China
May 22 • 12:00 PM
China Deploys Cruise Missiles on South China Sea Islands
‘China is now capable of controlling the South China Sea in all scenarios short of war with the United States.’
May 11 • 6:00 AM
China Buying Control of the Caribbean
The short- and long-term ramifications of Chinese investment on America’s doorstep
May 4 • 6:00 AM
Asian Nations Strengthen Military Cooperation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s latest meeting is leading to a fulfillment of Bible prophecy.
May 1 • 12:00 AM
Historic Meeting: China Coaxing India Away From U.S.
Today’s meeting between Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi could bring the world’s two most populated countries much closer together.
April 27 • 6:00 AM
Chinese Live-Fire Drills Threaten Taiwan
Yet another People’s Liberation Army Navy exercise contrasts America’s decline against China’s aggressive rise.
April 25 • 6:00 AM
Will China’s Next Military Base Be in Vanuatu?
China’s expanding military power in the Pacific could soon approach Australia.
April 19 • 12:00 AM
Chinese Banks Are Laundering North Korean Cash
‘The North Korea crisis is a massive distraction from the real threat posed by China and Russia.’
April 17 • 3:00 PM
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