East Asia

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East Asia, comprising China, Taiwan, Japan, Mongolia, and North and South Korea, is a region that has historically been of critical interest to the United States. In particular, China's growing economic, military, and diplomatic power in the region and North Korea's nuclear ambitions have long been a focus of U.S. foreign policy and of RAND research.

Research conducted by: Center for Asia Pacific Policy; RAND Project AIR FORCE; RAND National Security Research Division

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The RAND Center for Asia Pacific Policy (CAPP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multidisciplinary research center within RAND. CAPP's mission is to improve policy by providing decision-makers and the public with rigorous, objective, cutting-edge research on critical policy challenges facing Asia and U.S.-Asia relations.

Periodicals (4)

RAND Extends Global Reach of Innovation — Feb 5, 2013

China's Knowledge City

Stimulating innovation is important to the economic growth of all countries, regardless of their stages of development. President and CEO Michael Rich discusses how RAND is helping foster technological innovation in China, Europe, and the Middle East.

Peace with China, Through Deterrence — Sep 21, 2012

Conflict with China is unlikely so long as the United States retains the capacity to deter behavior that could lead to a clash.

Dusk, Dawn, and High Noon: Demographic Trends Forecast Next Phases for China, India, and the United States — Jan 13, 2012

Much has been written about the world's population having passed 7 billion, but little attention has been paid to the implications of recent demographic changes for the world's nations. This RAND Review cover story compares the demographic futures and related economic prospects facing China, India, and the United States.

How North Korea Can Modernize Politically, Economically, Peacefully — Apr 30, 2008

The United States and other nations can promote peaceful modernization of North Korea's political, economic, and security systems using policy recommendations put forth by a unique multinational collaboration. A set of policy instruments could be used to engender fundamental, but peaceful, system change.

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