Region
East Asia
China’s Military Aid Is Probably Less Than You Think
By Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga
Put simply, China is not a world leader in military aid.
Breaking Down North Korea’s COVID Strategy
By Emma Nymoen
The Kim Jong Un regime’s COVID-19 policies are enabling the government to re-indoctrinate a nation of people.
Abe Shinzo’s Towering Legacy in Africa
By Sena Voncujovi
Abe was a trailblazer in strengthening Japan-Africa relations during his tenure from 2012 to 2020. Can Kishida carry on his legacy?
China’s Poor Global Image Is Undermining Its Strategic Goals
By Joshua Kurlantzick
From Europe and North America to the Global South, trust in Beijing has rapidly deteriorated over the past few years.
Hong Kong’s New Cybercrime Law Consultation
By Charles Mok
The first in a series of post-NSL cyber laws may ironically weaken the tech sector and make Hong Kong’s internet less secure.
Biden: US Military Says Pelosi Taiwan Trip ‘Not a Good Idea’
By Associated Press
The House speaker is reportedly planning a trip to Taiwan in August. China had promised to take “strong measures” in response.
Abe Leaves Behind Complex Legacy in Japan’s Neighborhood
By Hemant Adlakha
Much of the West is eulogizing the former Japanese prime minister. In China and South Korea, reactions are far less positive.
Can South Korea Mend Ties With Japan?
By Mitch Shin
The Yoon administration has expressed a strong willingness to improve bilateral ties with Japan, but Tokyo seems unwilling to budge on the central issues.
European Parliament VP Urges Renewed China-Taiwan Dialogue
By Associated Press
A delegation from the European Parliament is in Taiwan, with reports of a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi coming in August.
The Limits of China’s Economic Leverage Over South Korea
By Andy Hong
South Korea’s economy is certainly vulnerable to Chinese economic coercion. But such pressures rarely induce countries to change their foreign policy outlook.
Strict Government Censorship Requirements Leave Chinese Tech Companies Struggling Overseas
By Chauncey Jung
The latest scandal regarding WPS Office highlights the bind Chinese tech companies face.
South Korea’s Reforestation Campaign
By Yong Kwon
Can Seoul’s decades-old effort serve as a model for fighting climate change today?