If you read “China” in Chinese, it actually means “Middle Kingdom.” It epitomizes why, politically and culturally, a significant proportion of the Chinese population believes that China is a superlative civilization that must restore itself to its “former glory.” Chinese emperors have fought for control of one of the longest-lasting empires on earth, from the mythical Read More…
Tag: Asian Security
Special Report: The Three Bangles of Indian Strategy
Anvesh Jain advances an original theory on India’s strategic future, examining a growing network of relationships in three key areas of focus across Asia and the Indian Ocean Region.
Haunting Memories of War: Comfort Women, militarized sexuality, and reconciliation
What is the significance of ‘comfort women’ in transpacific relations and military culture? Mégane Visette investigates the link between haunting memories of imperial sexual slavery and the development of military prostitution in East Asia.
Obama Goes to Asia: A Series of Firsts
Though his presidential term is coming to a close, Obama is showing little signs of slowing down. Catherine Gao examines the potential for Obama’s seven-day Asia tour to shape his successor’s foreign policy in the region.