During a discussion with Pacific Council members on September 20, Dr. James Tong of UCLA dissected the complicated U.S.-China relationship underlying disputes over the South China Sea.

Despite years of work, clear signs of improvement in the corrupt culture of Mongolia's education sector are yet to be seen, but educators and activists say these anticorruption efforts must continue to ensure long-term success, writes Bayanmunkh Ariunbold.

Relations between the United States and Iran can improve but will not get better so long as innocent Americans are held hostage, writes Robert C. O’Brien.

This week, Brazil’s election season is mired in controversy; the leaders of North and South Korea hold another summit; a second Brexit referendum is a possibility; and more.