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North Korea’s Interesting Defense Moves
By Atsuhito Isozaki
Some recent defense moves have been revealing.
Offensive Cyber Capabilities and Public Health Intelligence: Vietnam, APT32, and COVID-19
By Ankit Panda
A suspected Vietnamese state-backed cyber campaign targeted Chinese health authorities.
Human Rights Beyond the Time of Coronavirus
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia has seldom been a haven of respect for human rights and the coronavirus pandemic opens new opportunities for abuse.
Pakistan Gets Unexpected Economic Relief in a Time of Global Crisis
By Umair Jamal
Will Pakistan find some respite from the effects of COVID–19 outside its borders?
Coronavirus Cruise Ship Finally Leaves Australian Port
By Associated Press
The Ruby Princess has been linked to 19 deaths in Australia and two in the United States.
COVID-19 Is a Test for World Leaders. So Far, Japan’s Abe Is Failing.
By Jeff Kingston
The pandemic has exposed feeble leadership on the part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Iran Successfully Launches Military Satellite
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The launch this week is likely to increase not just regional tensions but deepen existing difficulties with the United States.
What South Korea Thinks About the Kim Jong Un Health Rumors
By Jenna Gibson
While Seoul was quick to downplay the possibility, search trends and stock markets showed a fascination with the rumor that Kim was in critical condition.
Racism Is Alive and Well in China
By Bonnie Girard
The problem is decades old, but some Chinese are trying to do something about it.
Is H. R. McMaster the New Mr. X?
By Francis P. Sempa
Comparing McMaster’s China prescriptions to George Kennan’s famous containment strategy.
COVID-19 and a New Direction for Asian Integration
By Mie Oba
The crisis should prompt a change in thinking.
India Plans Wristband Patient Surveillance as Lockdown Eases
By Associated Press
With wristbands and an app, Indian authorities hope to contain COVID-19.