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East Asia
Japan Needs an Energy Security Strategy for the Taiwan Strait
By Dustin Hinkley
It is critical that the National Security Strategy review announced by Prime Minister Kishida include policies to improve Japan’s energy security.
Class Struggle, the Biggest Challenge to North Korea’s Economic Development
By Chan Young Bang
Both domestically and internationally, class struggle prevents North Korea from integrating into the world economy.
Why Is China Insisting It Is a Democracy?
By Brian Wong
The attempt to frame an alternative model of democracy highlights a shift in the CCP’s quest for legitimacy.
Safety Concerns Mount Over Damaged Fuel Rods at China’s Taishan Nuclear Plant
By Jesse Turland
A French whistleblower claims that the real number of damaged fuel rods exceeds the figure acknowledged by officials, and that there may be issues with other reactors of the same design.
China, Nicaragua Seal Diplomatic Ties as Taiwan Loses Another Official Partner
By Shannon Tiezzi
Nicaragua was arguably the lowest-hanging fruit of any of Taiwan's remaining diplomatic allies.
Moving North Korean Women’s Rights Issues Center Stage on Human Rights Day
By Rosa Park-Tokola
There are barriers to the participation of young North Korean women in the human rights movement.
Japan’s MHI Launches Fourth Mogami-Class Multirole Frigate for JMSDF
By Kosuke Takahashi
The new frigate class is intended for surveillance missions in waters surrounding the Japanese archipelago, including the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea.
Amid Omicron Worries, North Korea Orders Strengthened Quarantine on China Border
By Lee Chae Un and Seulkee Jang
North Korea is stepping up health surveillance as well as tightening already severe restrictions on cross-border trade.
Hong Kong Tycoon, 2 Others Convicted Over Tiananmen Vigil
By Matthew Cheng and Zen Soo
Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung, and Gwyneth Ho were convicted for either taking part in or inciting others to join the candlelight vigil in 2020.
UK ‘People’s Tribunal’ Rules China Is Committing Genocide in Xinjiang
By Isabel Sawkins and Emily Glynn
The unofficial tribunal hopes to pressure the U.K. government into action after finding China's treatment of the Uyghurs meets the legal definition of genocide.
How Mongolia Turned the Tides of the Pandemic
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia's strong vaccination and booster rates helped it overcome a spike in cases. Now the country is looking ahead to a post-pandemic recovery.
Can Japan’s Main Opposition Party Win Public Approval?
By Thisanka Siripala
The new leader of the CDP is focusing on a policy-based approach to rebuild after a crushing election loss.