East Asia

Will Japan follow Germany’s suit in rethinking its approach to national security?

Will tech export controls against Russia further strengthen Sino-Russian high-tech cooperation? At this point, it seems unlikely that Beijing will put its future on the line to back Putin.

The state has appealed a landmark verdict ordering the Japanese government to pay compensation to victims of forced sterilization.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has drawn comparisons to China's own threat to invade Taiwan to bring what it considers a wayward province under its control.

Mongolia is carefully supporting a peaceful dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, while focusing on protection of civilians.

Four days before the South Korean presidential election, North Korea conducted an “important” second reconnaissance satellite test – its second in a week. 

The usual Chinese propaganda about effective protection of overseas citizens has led to an unexpected public backlash in the wake of a sluggish evacuation mission in Ukraine.

The former secretary of state’s visit became part of discussions on Taiwan about U.S. support amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the arms race on the Korean Peninsula will likely linger as the two Koreas continue to build up advanced weapons for self-defense. 

Both Lee Jae-myung and Yoon Suk-yeol were forced to apologize after making controversial remarks about the Russian invasion.

In the short term, the tangible support that China can provide to Russia is limited, but the strategic implications are more profound.

From responding to North Korea to long-term approaches toward China, the U.S., and Japan, South Korea's next president will have a full agenda from day one.