China's first homegrown aircraft carrier lags US counterparts but complements its area denial and blue water navy strategies.

The host city for the summit will need to meet strict security and logistical requirements, and the choice will be highly symbolic.

Caught between trade deals and heavily dependent on external trade, ASEAN may be forced to decide between the US and China.

Japan's discovery of 16 million tons of high-value metals on the ocean floor means little if they cannot exploit them.

For decades, Myanmar’s leaders have feared that they may be brought before a court to account for their actions, but the issue goes far beyond military top brass.

China is courting nations such as the Maldives and Vanuatu using infrastructure funds aimed at combating the effects of sea level rises.

Taxes on imports won't just disturb the economies of the two industrial giants.

The image of China as respected and admired by the rest of the world is a critical element of China’s internal propaganda efforts.

The Communist Party's suppression of political dissent could damage foreign partners' willingness to deepen economic and security ties.

One Belt One Road is coming to Europe, but reactions to the infrastructure spending are mixed across the continent.

Owing to demographic shifts, Indonesia is seeing a surge in youth politics.

Vietnam's military is an anachronism, but modernization may may mean cozying up to the United States.

Expect things to move quickly over the the next few months.

The graying leadership of the ruling National League for Democracy is an impediment to real change.

China's aircraft carrier is little more than a paper tiger, Euan Graham writes.

The Rohingya crisis has become the elephant in the room for regional governments.

Details about the precise role and structure of an independent Chinese aid agency are yet to be released.