The 2018 U.S. Nuclear Posture Review makes a number of claims about growing Chinese military capabilities and the need for even greater investment in nuclear modernization to counter these supposed threats. Benjamin Reynolds analyzes the key points of this document that relate to China.

Labeling China and Russia revisionist powers is a declaration of a new Cold War.

The crux of the issue lies in the US’ ulterior motives.

The NSS indicates a turn towards a more confrontational United States.

On Wednesday 17 January, the U.S. Navy conducted a much anticipated “freedom of navigation operation” (FONOP) in the South China Sea when the guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper sailed within 12 nautical miles of Scarborough Shoal.

When debating possible U.S. limited strikes on North Korea, let us not forget the inherent unpredictability of war.

The Trump administration’s National Security Strategy was the most hostile one to China thus far. Here’s why it had to be this way.

China and the US’ differing views concerning cybersecurity signal areas of potential conflict between the two countries in future. Nonetheless, they also share a common vision.

Early this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills related to Taiwan, drawing a strong denouncement from Beijing.

What is going on in Iran? Iran's protests reflect intense debate about new economic policies and priorities, particularly trade-offs between economic development, political consolidation and regional prestige. Escalation suggests U.S. efforts at regime change, as Iran is increasingly looking toward the east and development opportunities with China.