China aiming for a regional empire；Vladimir Putin holds the key to the North Korea quandary

NOAH FELDMAN

China aiming for a regional empire

China for the past two decades has been displacing U.S. influence in Asia. Belt and Road is an evolutionary step in this strategy.

LEONID BERSHIDSKY

Vladimir Putin holds the key to the North Korea quandary

Unless the U.S. wants to risk using force in North Korea, it needs Russia's cooperation in resolving the crisis.