Janetta McKenzie discusses the prospect of Canadian economic expansion into Asia.
Asia-Pacific
East Asia Region
Sino-Japanese tensions and the extension of the ADIZ
Frederick Pai discusses the implication of China’s new Air Defense Identification Zone
The execution of Jan Song-Thaek
Frederick Pai discusses the implications of the execution of Jan Song-Thaek
Smooth Sailing in Rough Waters: NATO and Canada’s future in the South China Sea
Tyler Olinski examines the current tensions in the South China Sea and assesses the possible future role of Canada and NATO in Southeast Asian security affairs.
The Senkaku/Diaoyu Dispute: Are We Looking at Our Next Major Crisis?
Oluwaseun Onasanya gives background on and discusses the potential for escalation in the Chinese-Japanese maritime dispute.
The Chinese ADIZ and Nationalism in East Asia
Dario Sidhu discusses the domestic political reasons for China establishing its Air Defence Identification Zone.
The Third Plenum: Reluctant reformation?
Frederick Pai evaluates the most recent meeting of China’s Central Committee
The Far East Contradiction: China’s Current Economic Problems (I)
Brian Su discusses China’s current economic problems
Jinping’s reform agenda: vague yet promising
Hayden Rodenkirchen dissects the outcome of China’s 3rd plenum of the 18th party congress
David Johnston in China
Frederick Pai discusses the Governor General’s recent state visit to China