Jeff Kingston

Biography

Jeff Kingston is director of Asian Studies at Temple University and the author of Contemporary Japan: History, Politics and Social Change Since the 1980s. He can be contacted at

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Publications, media and events

The territorial dispute between China and Japan could easily spiral out of control

Commentary byJeff Kingston

Sanctions may have proven their worth in Myanmar

Commentary byJeff Kingston

Washington must reconsider the 2006 Roadmap

Commentary byJeff Kingston

Sabre rattling in the South China Sea is causing a growing sense of unease.

Commentary byJeff Kingston

The East Asian Summit can tackle even bigger issues this year thanks to the presence of America and Russia.

Commentary byJeff Kingston

Our new column on American–Asian relations looks at Team Obama's attempts to rekindle the flame in the region.

Commentary byJeff Kingston

The US-Japan alliance has hit a midlife crisis, with squabbles over where to relocate a military base and concerns that Tokyo is flirting with Beijing.

Commentary byJeff Kingston