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South Korea Goes to the Polls Despite COVID–19 Pandemic
By Bruce Klingner
The election results will set the tone of South Korea’s domestic and foreign policies for the next two years.
Survey: Chinese Report Less Favorable Views of US Democracy
By Ankit Panda
The American political system remains unpopular in China.
Japan’s COVID-19 State of Emergency Is No Lockdown. What’s In It?
By Associated Press
Your questions about Japan’s anti-COVID–19 measures, answered.
China-led AIIB Approves First Emergency Loan for COVID–19 Relief
By Ankit Panda
The institution has also announced a broader fund for COVID-19 relief efforts.
What Was Behind North Korea’s Busy March 2020 Missile Launches?
By Ankit Panda
Why did Pyongyang suddenly undertake a spate of missile launches?
Taiwan to Ship More Than 1 Million Face Masks to New Southbound Policy Countries Amid Pandemic
By Ankit Panda
Taipei will prioritize Southeast Asian states and India initially.
Space-Based Nuclear Command and Control and the ‘Non-Nuclear Strategic Attack’
By Ankit Panda
Counterspace capabilities may meet dual-purpose command and control assets to create new risks.
China’s Virus Pandemic Epicenter Wuhan Ends 76-Day Lockdown
By Associated Press
The central Chinese city is cautiously reopening, with hope that the epidemic won’t return.
A Sovereign Iraq Is Key to Securing India’s Energy Industry
By Michael Haddad
India can support a sovereign Iraq to bolster its energy security.
China Takes Aim at Calls for Taiwanese Membership of WHO in India
By Ankit Panda
The contrasts between China and Taiwan are becoming more apparent during this pandemic.
South China Sea: US State Department Criticizes China for Reported Ramming, Sinking of Vietnamese Fishing Boat
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. State Department said it was “seriously concerned” by the incident.
Nepal Extends Ongoing Lockdown to Combat COVID–19
By Brabim Karki
Nepal’s poor stand to be hard hit by the freeze on economic activity.