Region
East Asia
What the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Tells Us About the Belt and Road Initiative
By Zenel Garcia and Umer Rahman
The case study of CPEC reveals how provincial officials in China and counterparts abroad are the real drivers for the BRI.
The Myth of Might Makes Right: Ukraine, Korea, and the Failure of Great Power Politics
By Andy Hong
The real lesson to draw from Ukraine’s security-for-denuclearization arrangement should be that multilateral agreements are not enough to guarantee follow-through.
Under Kishida, Tokyo Sharpens Its Focus on Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
Prime Minister Hun Sen has requested a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Japan.
Beijing Enforces Partial Lockdowns, Expands COVID-19 Mass Testing
By Ken Moritsugu
Recent moves sparked concerns that China’s capital could follow Shanghai into a city-wide lockdown.
Shanghai Lockdown Diary: The Quest for Food Brings an Apartment Complex Together
By John Darwin Van Fleet
Shanghai residents have become the digital equivalent of ancient hunter-gatherers.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commissions First Yard Oil Tanker
By Kosuke Takahashi
The JMSDF has relied on civilian ships to transport fuel from oil refineries to bases. Now it has its own oil tanker, the first of two.
Kim Jong Un Underlines North Korea’s Nuclear Capabilities in Military Parade
By Mitch Shin
North Korea held a military parade to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army on Monday.
Worried About Economic Growth, China Promotes Coal
By Joe McDonald
The re-emphasis on coal is a setback to efforts to cut emissions, as it “locks China into a more high-carbon path.”
A Veterans’ Group Is Pushing the KMT Into Irrelevance
By Benjamin Chen
The Huang Fuxing, a veteran-dominated chapter of the KMT, will determine the future of the oldest political party in Asia.
China’s Zero COVID Policy to Renew US West Coast Port Congestion
By Sara Hsu
Lockdowns in Shanghai and elsewhere are resulting in shortages, as there’s a backlog of goods waiting to be moved within China and around the world.
Japan’s New Diplomatic Bluebook: Revised by the Russia-Ukraine War
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan has changed its approach to Russia compared to past editions of the annual report. Has Tokyo given up on a peace treaty with Moscow?
China’s CIPS: A Potential Alternative in Global Financial Order
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Emily Jin.