Archive
September 2023

What Does Huawei’s Homemade Chip Really Mean for China’s Semiconductor Industry?
By Megha Shrivastava
In the end, the breakthrough may be largely symbolic – but that's precisely how it will have the biggest impact.

Will Russia and China Agree to the Power of Siberia 2?
By Joseph Webster
The proposed pipeline has astonishingly poor project economics. It might be built regardless.

Realizing a South Korea-US Defense Partnership in Space
By Sam Wilson
The allies’ wide-ranging level of military cooperation has not typically extended to space. That may be about to change.

The Rise and Fall of China’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy
By Duan Xiaolin and Liu Yitong
China’s shift toward coercive diplomacy has domestic sources that are important to consider, even as the government signals a new approach.

The Limits of the North Korea-Russia Security Partnership
By Khang Vu
Just how far can Moscow and Pyongyang's revived “militant unity” go?

G-20’s Delhi Declaration Fell Short on Climate Change
By Laraib Farhat
It acknowledged "national circumstances" in the gradual reduction of "unabated coal power," but omitted any reference to decreasing crude oil consumption.

South Korean Lawmakers Vote to Lift Opposition Leader’s Immunity to Arrest
By Kim Tong-hyung
Despite the Democratic Party's majority, lawmakers voted to allow the party’s chair, Lee Jae-myung, to be arrested amid several corruption investigations.

In Spat With India, Canada Gets Muted Allied Support
By Rob Gillies
While its Western allies have declared their concern and urged full investigations, none has condemned India for its alleged killing of a Canadian.

The Implications of Terry Gou’s Taiwanese Presidential Election Bid
By KAWASHIMA Shin
The election just got more interesting.

Bill on 33% Quota for Women in Legislatures Passes Lower House of Indian Parliament
By Kavita Chowdhury
While the BJP may gain votes in upcoming general elections for the move, it will be a long time before women reap any benefits.

Trudeau’s Accusation Against India Is Ominous for India-US Ties
By Mohamed Zeeshan
India is a partner against China, but the rationale for countering China is precisely that Beijing engages in the sort of activities which the Canadian PM has accused India of undertaking.

Canada and New Zealand Need to Consider Joining Pillar 2 of AUKUS
By Guy C. Charlton and Xiang Gao
Joining Pillar Two of the security pact will not fundamentally change how Chinese policymakers view the two nations.