Administration Burma Policy: Lift Sanctions, Ask Questions Later
President Obama’s meeting with Burma’s President Thein Sein at the White House today is a stark reminder of how far the Administration has come on… Read More
Morning Bell: Defending Freedom in North Korea’s Shadow
To lead the nation always under threat from North Korea, backbone is required. As the president of South Korea has demonstrated over her past two… Read More
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Use South Korean Presidential Visit to Affirm the Bilateral Relationship
South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrived in Washington on May 6 to meet with President Obama and affirm the bilateral alliance that has kept peace… Read More
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China Escalating Territorial Disputes with Neighbors
Amidst all the regional concerns about North Korea, the Senkaku dispute between China and Japan has continued to fester. This past week, the situation has… Read More
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The U.S. Faces Dangers from Around the World
James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, recently told the Senate Armed Services Committee, “In my almost fifty years in intelligence, I do not recall a… Read More
Burma: New Hill Leaders Step Up
New leaders are emerging on Capitol Hill to draw a line on Congress’s acquiescence to the White House’s rush to lift comprehensive sanctions on Burma…. Read More
Asia: Kerry’s Missing Puzzle Piece
“[T]his budget isn’t just a collection of numbers; it’s an illustration of our values and priorities,” said Secretary of State John Kerry in his testimony… Read More
John Kerry’s Words Don’t Match Obama Administration Actions on North Korea
During his trip to South Korea, Secretary of State John Kerry affirmed that the United States “will, if necessary, defend our allies and defend ourselves”… Read More
When Naivete Clashes with the Real World: North Korea Proves Benefits of Missile Defense
North Korea continues to escalate the situation on the Peninsula, most recently by telling international diplomats it will not be able to guarantee their security… Read More
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Sequestration Prompts Attempt to Silence U.S. Radio Broadcasting
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) recently informed its workforce about sequestration cuts to Voice of America’s (VOA) shortwave and medium-wave broadcasting. Ironically, the Board… Read More
Top 5 Questions Everybody Is Asking on North Korea (VIDEO)
1. Does North Korea have nuclear weapons? North Korea conducted its third nuclear weapons test in February in defiance of international efforts to halt its… Read More
North Korean Threat: Another U.S. Reversal
The U.S. recently decided to move one of its most powerful radars, the Sea-Based X-Band radar (SBX), closer to North Korea to monitor the country’s… Read More
The Enduring Legacy of America’s Commitment to Asia
Today, Heritage was honored to host Representative Ed Royce (R–CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, for its annual B. C. Lee Lecture on… Read More
“China Dream”: Rejection or Revival?
Chinese Communist Party (CCP) General Secretary and Chinese President Xi Jinping has talked a great deal about the “China Dream.” It remains to be seen,… Read More
China Streamlines Its Maritime Forces
As the Chinese National People’s Congress reveals various governmental restructurings (not to be mistaken for reforms), an important one is the streamlining of Chinese maritime… Read More
North Korean Propaganda Distracts from the “Hermit Kingdom’s” Real Problems
A purported new North Korean propaganda video asserts Americans live in tents, make coffee from snow, and live off birds. At least that is what… Read More
Japan’s Step Closer to TPP
Today, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced that Japan will officially join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This comes a day after Prime Minister Abe received the… Read More
Taiwan Needs Japan as Much as It Needs the U.S.
Fostering the U.S.-Taiwan relationship is vital to U.S. relations with many of its allies in the Asia-Pacific region and will prove profitable for U.S. security… Read More
Taiwan’s Role in America’s Pivot to Asia
The often overlooked relationship between the United States and Taiwan has never been more important. Effective economic and security cooperation between the United States and… Read More
Threat of Terrorism Still Lurking in Asia
Three individuals are currently under arrest in Malaysia for their alleged involvement in terrorist recruitment. Two of the individuals were charged with planning acts of… Read More
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John Kerry at State Department: Good for Obama, Not America
The good news for the Obama Administration is that its next Secretary of State, Senator John Kerry (D–MA), had the smoothest of sailing during yesterday’s… Read More
Kerry in Spotlight; Hot Issues Remain for Next Secretary of State
Last week, embattled U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice took herself out of the running for Secretary of State as Hillary Clinton’s successor. It did not take… Read More
Strategic Shift Could Harm Middle East Policy
The Pentagon’s strategic shift to the Asia-Pacific has come under increasing scrutiny as conflicts continue in the Middle East, particularly in Israel. Former Assistant Secretary… Read More
Foreign Aid: Europe’s Mistakes Should Be a Lesson for the U.S.
The European Union (EU) has hit a new low in its rule of law initiative to Kosovo, according to a recent report by the European… Read More
Philippines Weak as Chinese Flex Naval Muscle
As a concerned world watches the heightened tension that China has yet again dialed up in the East China Sea off the Senkaku Islands, the… Read More
Who Is Winning Asia’s Game of Battleship?
Tensions between China and Japan over the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands have increased due to the recent presence of Chinese patrol boats near Japanese waters. Only… Read More
China “Owns” the U.S.: Fact or Fiction?
There is a common misconception that China “owns” the U.S by holding the majority of U.S. federal debt. Contrary to this belief, as a region,… Read More
Morning Bell: Defending America Takes More Than “Hope”
Speaking to veterans at the American Legion conference this week, President Obama said, “Today, every American can be proud that the United States is safer,… Read More
U.S. Should Augment Missile Defenses in Asia
The United States is planning to expand its ballistic missile defenses to Asia, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). This is a welcome initiative… Read More
Can Asia’s Biggest, Baddest Economy Conquer the U.S.?
China (GDP: $5.9 trillion) overtook Japan ($5.5 trillion) as Asia’s largest economy in 2010. Despite its rapid growth and much larger population, however, China’s economy… Read More
