Does China get what it wants in East Asia? (Evelyn Goh, East Asia Forum)

East Asia’s regional order is in the throes of a remarkable transition, but the nature and potential results of this transition are deeply contested. By mobilising developing countries, a constituency that has been too often neglected, China seems to be altering the regional balance of influence. But how much influence over these countries’ choices and policies does China actually have?

http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2016/10/17/does-china-get-what-it-wants-in-east-asia/#more-52742

A nuclear arms race in East Asia? (Andrei Lankov, Al Jazeera)

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2016/06/nuclear-arms-race-east-asia-160602091442504.html

Finalising the TPP: A critical step for East Asia (J Berkshire Miller, Al Jazeera)

Leadership on ratification of the TPP would provide a shot in the arm to the economies of many states in East Asia.

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2016/02/finalising-tpp-critical-step-east-asia-160228100357001.html

Japan’s vision for the East Asian security order (Ryo Sahashi, East Asia Forum)

The regional order in East Asia is in flux. The relative decline of US power in Asia has led to new challenges. The principles, rules, norms and methods for managing the international agenda are being questioned. The willingness of the United States to maintain an active role in East Asia, alongside the behaviour of China and key groupings such as ASEAN will define the future of the region. How these key actors respond to the changing security environment will be crucial in determining the future of the security order in East Asia.

http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2016/02/23/japans-vision-for-the-east-asian-security-order/