From KCRW in Santa Monica and PRI, Public Radio International, this is To the Point.

There's possible trouble in the skies over Asia.

Hello again, I'm Armin Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International.

A daily look at the issues the Americans care about most.

China's sudden declaration of an air defense zone over uninhabited islands has Japan and the U.S.

also flying military aircraft in disputed airspace.

With pilots potentially facing each other at high speeds, there's risk of a collision

or a misunderstanding that could lead to unintended consequences.

It's all about history and unfinished business from World War II, brought up to date by nationalism,

economic competition, and power politics. Is it really just between Japan and China?

Has the U.S. lost an opportunity to help forge a compromise by weighing in on the side of Japan?

Today's talking point will Ukraine see another orange revolution?

First, here's the news.

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Hello again, Warren Alney, back with To the Point. China has provoked Japan and the U.S. to fly military aircraft in disputed airspace above the East China Sea.

We'll hear what's at stake on the ground for all three countries. Today's talking point,

protesters shouted revolution in the streets of Kiev today and occupied government buildings.

Their target is the president of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, who sided with Russia instead of the European for an economic alliance.

First is news update.

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