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Kim Jong-un: A Fashion Icon
By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Jong-un's paeki hairstyle is taking North Korea by storm.
A New Type of US-Japan Trade Relationship
By David A. Parker
Secretary of Commerce Pritzker’s trade mission to Japan this week underscores the progress made in recent years.
4th Plenum: Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics
By Zachary Keck
The CCP is focusing on the rule of law because it wants to reign in local officials.
South Korea’s Coast Guard Is Here to Stay
By Steven Denney
The recent incident with Chinese fishermen has nullified President Park's pledge to abolish the ROK Coast Guard.
North Korea Says US Trying to ‘Ignite a Nuclear War’
By Zachary Keck
North Korea slammed former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s new memoir, and said it is ready for nuclear war.
Did SARS Prepare East Asia for Ebola?
By Mely Caballero-Anthony & Gianna Gayle Herrera Amul
The WHO says East Asia is more prepared for Ebola than any other region. Still, it must keep its guard up.
Japan Caves to China on Senkaku Island Dispute
By Zachary Keck
To secure a meeting with Xi, Japanese PM Abe caved to China's long-standing demand on the East China Sea dispute.
China Naval Chief Conducts ‘Unprecedented’ Survey of Disputed Reefs
By Zachary Keck
PLA Navy commander Wu Shengli conducted a survey of Beijing's reclamation projects in the disputed South China Sea.
The US Can't Outsource Warfighting
By James R. Holmes
Offshore powers have long tried to get continental powers to fight their wars. It's rarely worked.
South Korea Is Arming Authoritarians with Tear Gas
By Tae-jun Kang
One South Korean company has exported 3.16 million tear gas shells to 24 countries since 2011. Most went to Bahrain.
Southeast Asia's Emerging Amphibious Forces
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
ASEAN navies are rapidly acquiring amphibious capabilities. Their intentions, however, remain unclear.
How Capitalism Conquered North Korea
By Zachary Keck
Plus, American maritime strategy, offset strategies, and extended deterrence. Some general interest links.