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How China Became the World’s Clean Tech Giant

How China Became the World’s Clean Tech Giant

By Rakshith Shetty
Analyzing China’s dominance in the wind, solar, and electric vehicle sectors.

After Zhao Leji’s Visit, What’s Next for China-North Korea Relations?

After Zhao Leji’s Visit, What’s Next for China-North Korea Relations?

By Lee Sang-yong
Recently, North Korea’s relations with Russia have seemingly outpaced ties with China. But Pyongyang has more to gain from China than from Russia.
Does Modi’s Anti-Muslim ‘Hate Speech’ Reflect Nervousness?

Does Modi’s Anti-Muslim ‘Hate Speech’ Reflect Nervousness?

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
At an election rally, he said that the opposition would redistribute wealth among “infiltrators” and “those who have many children,” an allusion to Muslims.

Whisky or Weapons? Britain’s Changing Tone on Taiwan

Whisky or Weapons? Britain’s Changing Tone on Taiwan

By Max Dixon
Taiwan has quickly come to occupy a different role in British foreign policy amid growing perceptions of the “China threat.” 

RIP, SSF: Unpacking the PLA’s Latest Restructuring

RIP, SSF: Unpacking the PLA’s Latest Restructuring

By Ying Yu Lin and Tzu-Hao Liao
The Strategic Support Force is no more, and its functions are being separated into three separate arms: the Aerospace Force, Cyberspace Force, and Information Support Force.

Reconcept­ualizing Asia’s Security Challenges

Reconcept­ualizing Asia’s Security Challenges

By Jean Dong
Conventional wisdom suggests that economic development driven by a hegemonic power leads to economic prosperity and peace. That may no longer be true.

Comparing Gray-Zone Tactics in the Red Sea and the South China Sea

Comparing Gray-Zone Tactics in the Red Sea and the South China Sea

By Thomas Lim and Eric Ang
The Houthis’ activities in the Red Sea and the Chinese actions around Second Thomas Shoal have notable similarities in tactical conduct and adversarial responses.
The Trouble With Micronesia’s New China Policy

The Trouble With Micronesia’s New China Policy

By Richard Clark
What does it mean for the FSM to tell China it opposes AUKUS and supports the Global Security Initiative?

The Dire State of Women’s Rights in North Korea

The Dire State of Women’s Rights in North Korea

By Sang Yong Lee
While the country espouses an official commitment to gender equality, the reality for women is one of discrimination and limited opportunities.

The Consequences of China’s Voracious Appetite for Illicit South African Abalone 

The Consequences of China’s Voracious Appetite for Illicit South African Abalone 

By Nicholas Muller
With profound cultural significance in Asia, poached abalone is trafficked across the globe, inflicting significant harm on disadvantaged South African coastal communities where poaching means survival.

How the Sewol Sinking Changed South Korea

How the Sewol Sinking Changed South Korea

By Sera Yeong Seo Park
10 years on, bereaved families and their supporters continue to push for justice and accountability in all manner of man-made tragedies.
2 Years on, Ukraine’s Sinking of the Moskva Intrigues China’s Naval Strategists

2 Years on, Ukraine’s Sinking of the Moskva Intrigues China’s Naval Strategists

By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
Can studying combat in the Black Sea improve the battle-readiness of the PLA Navy?

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