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East Asia
Taiwan’s Human Rights Priorities After the 2024 Elections
By Jean Wu
Despite demonstrating a strong human rights record, there is still room for Taiwan to improve – especially on migrant workers' rights and refugee law.
Will Izumi Kenta Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister?
By Jio Kamata
A CDP government looks more likely than ever – even if it’s still a low-odds proposition.
Transitional Justice in South Korea: A Turn to the Courts?
By Andrew Wolman
It seems as if the era of truth commissions may be winding down. What next for Korea’s transitional justice project?
The ‘Memory War’ Over Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement
By Yang Kuang-shun
The public perception of the Sunflower Movement within Taiwan varies markedly across different demographics and political viewpoints.
China-US Great Power Rivalry a Boiling Hot Pot
By Monish Tourangbam
As election season in the United States approaches, the temperature of the China-U.S. broth is unstably high.
Samsung Reports a 10-fold Increase in Profit as AI Drives Rebound in Memory Chip Markets
By Associated Press
Samsung projected the memory chip market to remain strong in the coming months, driven by the expansion of generative AI technologies.
Japan’s PM Kishida Says He Won’t Step Down After LDP’s Defeat in By-elections
By Mari Yamaguchi
Sunday’s defeat marks a further setback for Kishida, who will seek reelection as his party’s leader in the fall.
Blinken’s China Visit: Has Rapprochement Run Its Course?
By Anushka Saxena
Meaningful bilateral cooperation remains hindered by mistrust. That was made apparent during the U.S. secretary of state's latest trip to China.
Xi Jinping to Visit Europe for First Time in 5 Years
By Shannon Tiezzi
The world – and China-EU relations in particular – look quite different today than they did in 2024.
South Korea’s Opposition Leader Urges President Yoon to Allow Special Investigations
By Hyung-jin Kim
After the opposition’s landslide victory in legislative polls, Yoon held his first meeting with Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung since taking office.
What Does Putin’s Re-election Mean for Mongolia-Russia Relations?
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Since Mongolia's democratization, ties with Russia have followed a steady course, no matter who is in office.
For Russia, US Aid to Taiwan Is More Concerning Than $61 Billion to Ukraine
By Oleg Yanovsky
Moscow sees the latest round of military aid to Ukraine as a tactical inconvenience but not a strategic danger. The $8 billion for the Indo-Pacific is the real gamechanger.
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