Asia + Pacific

A Wavering "Special Relationship"

A Wavering "Special Relationship"

The United Kingdom’s foreign policy has long been informed by its “special relationship” with the United States. This close alignment is particularly evident in the U.K.’s role in the ongoing Middle East conflicts, with the United Kingdom allowing American forces to use its bases when supplying aid

North Korea Unveils its Uranium Facility

North Korea Unveils its Uranium Facility

If a nuclear missile were to hit California, the center of global technology in 2025, how much do you think your life would change? You might respond by saying that it would bring significant changes to your life, or you might dismiss it as something unlikely to happen. But what

Asian NATO proposal should remain a dream

Asian NATO proposal should remain a dream

Amid growing concerns over tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan, Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba proposed creating a NATO-like alliance in Asia to counter Chinese expansion and aggression. The Asian NATO would include binding, collective defense measures such as NATO’s Article 5, which mandates that

Panda Diplomacy Revived

Panda Diplomacy Revived

Pandas arrive at San Diego Zoo, herald new era of Sino-American cultural relations In early August, the San Diego Zoo celebrated the opening of a new exhibit for the newest pair of pandas loaned to the United States, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao. For more than 40 years, China has

China's Electric Future Is Here — And The U.S. Is Keeping It Out

China's Electric Future Is Here — And The U.S. Is Keeping It Out

Since 2014, Chinese electric vehicles have been dominating the global market in terms of both price and quality, according to MIT Technology Review. U.S. companies, on the other hand, can’t keep up due to restrictive government policies, and trade restrictions prevent Americans from buying these cheaper, better models.