Region
East Asia
Why Would Russia Buy North Korean Weapons?
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung
Pyongyang reportedly intends to sell millions of rockets and artillery shells to Moscow.
Philanthropy Cooperation: A Bright Spot in China-US Relations
By Dingding Chen and Cai Jiazheng
At a time when many areas of the relationship are experiencing tensions, China and the U.S. have seen strengthened philanthropy cooperation ever since the outbreak of COVID-19.
Mongolia Unveils New Pro-Business Cabinet
By Amar Adiya
The quick Cabinet reshuffle is intended to strengthen PM Oyun-Erdene’s position and give him legislative support to push his liberalization and privatization agenda forward.
A Recent Chinese Hack Is a Wake-up Call for the Security of the World’s Software Supply Chain
By John Speed Meyers
The almost unnoticed hack of MiMi points to a growing trend of software supply chain attacks, including by the Chinese government.
How China Is Responding to Its Water Woes
By Genevieve Donnellon-May
The scorching heatwave in southwest China in August laid bare the country’s many interrelated water security challenges.
China-Taiwan Infowar Amid Cross-Strait Tensions
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Benjamin Tsai.
NPT Conference Collapse, Military Drills Further Strain Japan-Russia Relations
By Mina Pollmann
Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine has seriously damaged Russia-Japan relations, and the fallout continues to be felt.
Osvaldo Cortesi on China’s Economic Contradictions
By Juan Manuel Harán
“China’s development is beginning to have fundamental contradictions.”
China’s Chengdu Enforces Strict Lockdown Despite Earthquake
By Associated Press
Even a 6.8 magnitude earthquake wasn’t enough for authorities to allow residents to exit their apartment buildings.
North Korea Denounces South Korea-US Joint Military Exercises
By Mitch Shin
Three days after the alliance’s bilateral drills concluded, North Korea’s state media published a statement denouncing the exercises.
The Potential for Japan-South Korea-US Trilateral Cooperation Through IPEF
By Kaitlyn King
Both Seoul and Tokyo are part of the U.S.-lead economic initiative. Can it help break the ice between the two?
What Happened to the Belt and Road Initiative?
By Andreea Brînză
The BRI is becoming less and less prominent in Chinese leaders’ speeches as the Global Development Initiative takes over.