China will prove itself a positive factor for world peace and development.

Parties concerned should seize the opportunity to resume dialogue on denuclearization.

Can the Olympic spirit lead to a diplomatic process that will effectively promote peace and development in Northeast Asia?

Zainab Zaheer argues that with the Belt and Road’s development, the next few years may be slightly reminiscent of the Cold War, where two rival nations both well equipped with resources and manpower fought for influence and dominance, while smaller nations were left playing a game of strategy, trying to maximize the benefits of fraternizing with giants.

Will the proposed meeting between Trump and Kim be "possible progress" or "false hope"?

We cannot be too optimistic about the outcome of the recent “rapprochement” between South Korea and North Korea, because its base is fragile. The choice of sanctions as an attempt to halt North Korea’s nuclear programs has only benefited the regime at the expense of North Korean citizens.

What will a changing Russian foreign policy mean for China?

South Korea may discover the inherent, potentially tragic, drawback of relying on the security protection that a distant great power provides. Crucial decisions about the ROK’s future will be made in Washington, not Seoul.

Over the past year, the relatively obscure Benham Rise, a plateau located in the Philippine Sea, has progressively become a main point of contention between Manila and Beijing. Despite his best efforts, Duterte has struggled to convince the Philippine public to accommodate China’s perceived encroachment into Philippine waters.

Has the U.S. position on how to deal with North Korea actually changed?