Kent Harrington
Kent Harrington, a former senior CIA analyst, served as National Intelligence Officer for East Asia, Chief of Station in Asia, and the CIA’s Director of Public Affairs.
Kent Harrington, a former senior CIA analyst, served as National Intelligence Officer for East Asia, Chief of Station in Asia, and the CIA’s Director of Public Affairs.
US President Donald Trump’s signature Asian policy – his pledge to stop North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons – should have been a clear-cut example of American military support to its allies i… read more
Like telling a secret to a friend, sharing intelligence with an ally is an act of faith. By disclosing intelligence provided by a US ally to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador last week, Pres… read more
No US president has ever brought to the White House an inner circle dominated by his family – until now. There is ample precedent for family-based leadership in government, though not in developed dem… read more
Conventional wisdom lays much of the blame for the rise of Donald Trump on angry American voters, who have allowed him to break every rule in the political playbook without paying a price. But more re… read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping is trying hard to portray his country as a global power ready to assume a broader international role. But China's continued reliance on a resource-based approach to develo… read more
In only two decades, China has become Southeast Asian countries’ leading economic partner, boosting its influence throughout the region. China’s leaders' constant effort to expand economic cooperation… read more
Historical tensions between South Korea and Japan have been frustrating – and worrying – American leaders for years. At a time of rising security threats in Asia, the US must insist that its two most … read more
With signs pointing to mounting turmoil among North Korea's ruling elite, the time has come for China, South Korea, and the US to define their roles should the Kim regime collapse. While the US would … read more
