Jeff Kingston

The territorial dispute between China and Japan could easily spiral out of control

Sanctions may have proven their worth in Myanmar

Washington must reconsider the 2006 Roadmap

Sabre rattling in the South China Sea is causing a growing sense of unease.

The East Asian Summit can tackle even bigger issues this year thanks to the presence of America and Russia.

Our new column on American–Asian relations looks at Team Obama's attempts to rekindle the flame in the region.

The US-Japan alliance has hit a midlife crisis, with squabbles over where to relocate a military base and concerns that Tokyo is flirting with Beijing.