East Asia

Conservative politicians have aggressively tried to cultivate nationalism in the Japanese public. Are visits to the Yasukuni Shrine effective in that pursuit?

An Iranian perspective on how far China and Iran can take their defense ties.

With new regulations hitting hard at home, China’s education firms are going global.

Instead of using the more provocative national security law, Hong Kong is turning to colonial-era ordinances to crack down on free speech.

The latest regulation reflects official concern that Chinese pop stars are making China’s young men too effeminate.

Sub-provincial city governance positions are often the last policy-testing ground before promotion to ministerial-level cadre rank, and the possibilities of central leadership positions that this brings.

The reported restart of the Yongbyon nuclear reactor is likely a bid for attention at a time when the United States is more focused on China’s rise.  

Tokyo and Nur-Sultan share a commitment to nuclear non-proliferation rooted in their first-hand experiences with the trauma of nuclear weapons.

Denise Ho’s sold-out concerts were canceled, feeding concerns that Hong Kong’s cultural scene is the latest target of China’s tightening control.

Hong Kong’s changing stance on sensitive issues like Tiananmen is a cautionary tale for the rest of the world.

Climate goals and local interests are driving Tibet’s hydropower boom, which will have implications far beyond China.

The optimal solution to North Korea’s nuclear and missile challenges will require a middle ground between stronger deterrence and maximal engagement.