Richard Halloran

Richard Halloran, who writes the weekly column called “The Rising East,” contributes articles on Asia and US relations with Asia to publications in America and Asia. His career can be divided into thirds: One third studying and reporting on Asia, another third writing about national security, and the last third on investigative reporting or general assignment. He did three tours in Asia as a correspondent, for Business Week, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, and was a military correspondent for The New York Times for ten years. He is the author of Japan: Images and Realities and To Arm a Nation: Rebuilding America’s Endangered Defenses, and four other books. As a paratrooper, Halloran served in the US, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. He has been awarded the George Polk Award for National Reporting, the Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense, the U.S. Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, and Japan’s Order of the Sacred Treasure. He holds an AB from Dartmouth

The Rising East: Mirage in the Desert? Presidents Xi, Obama Meet at Summit

by Richard Halloran June 10, 2013March 23, 2015

But little progress was made on a number of important issues facing both countries.

The Rising East: In Shangri-La, Hagel Tries to Play Catch-Up

by Richard Halloran June 3, 2013March 23, 2015

The U.S. pivot to Asia seems to be losing steam since the departure of Hillary Clinton.

The Rising East: Japan’s PM Abe Speaks Out with Rare Candor

by Richard Halloran May 25, 2013March 23, 2015

Prime minister doesn’t shade the truth in recent interview with foreign policy magazine.

The Rising East: Asia-Pacific Evolves into Indo-Asia-Pacific

by Richard Halloran May 18, 2013March 23, 2015

What’s in a name? New moniker reflects shift in PACOM’s strategic outlook of region.

The Rising East: New Submarine Rivalry In Pacific, Indian Oceans

by Richard Halloran May 13, 2013March 23, 2015

PACOM chief talks China, Russia, and ballistic missiles.

The Rising East: Korea’s President Park Goes to the White House and Capitol

by Richard Halloran May 5, 2013March 23, 2015

Trade, environment, and North Korea are top of mind as South Korea’s first female leader visits D.C.

The Rising East: U.S. and China Trade Jabs Over Human Rights

by Richard Halloran April 27, 2013March 23, 2015

Recent state department report reopens old rift over American interference in “internal affairs.”

The Rising East: Cut Pentagon Bloat By Abolishing The Joint Chiefs

by Richard Halloran April 20, 2013March 23, 2015

Eliminating feudal fiefdoms would streamline the entire organization — and save money.

The Rising East: A Fight With Rifles Is More Likely Than a Nuclear Attack

by Richard Halloran April 13, 2013March 23, 2015

Experts on how a North Korean assault would likely play out.

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