Region
East Asia
AI and Elections: Lessons From South Korea
By Seungmin (Helen) Lee
The country was able to limit the impact of AI-generated deepfakes during its recent National Assembly elections. What can other countries learn from its experience?
How a Second Trump Term Could Shape the South Korea-U.S. Alliance
By Jihoon Yu and Erik French
Three points of friction could emerge over policy toward North Korea, host-nation support, and China policy.
China’s ‘Trojan Horse’ in the EU? It’s Not Just Hungary.
By Dominika Remžová
Germany – specifically, its automotive industry – is Europe’s true Achilles heel when it comes to China policy.
China’s Green Energy Investments Aim at Latin America Amid Competition With the US
By Ricardo Lopes Kotz
Chinese investments in Latin America are shifting to focus on decarbonization and renewable energies, using technologies that are strategic for the future of the global economy.
Lai Ching-te’s Inaugural Address: 5 Things To Watch
By Ross Feingold
When Taiwan’s next president takes office on May 20, the world will be paying close attention to the signals he sends in his first speech.
Japan’s Defense Ministry: JS Izumo Drone Video Posted Online Is Highly Likely Authentic
By Takahashi Kosuke
The ministry says “it is taking this extremely seriously as it could pose a serious hindrance to national defense,” and is urgently taking countermeasures.
Beneath the Surface: Mongolia’s Quest for Minerals Integrity
By Isabel Cane
For Mongolia, economic and diplomatic success are both underpinned by the need for ongoing commitments to democratic principles and good governance.
China’s Investment in the Balkans: A Decade of Discontent
By Nils Resare and Wawa Wang
Chinese investments into the Western Balkans have left a trail of public outcry and legal battles, revealing a region grappling with the complexities of economic development and foreign influence.
China and EU-candidate Serbia Sign Agreement to Build a ‘Shared Future’
By Dusan Stojanovic and Jovana Gec
Serbia became the first European country to commit to building a “community of common destiny” with China.
China’s Advance in Central America and Its Strategic Importance
By R. Evan Ellis
A China-dominated cluster is emerging among the three regimes in Central America not friendly toward the U.S.
Protest Song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ Now Banned in City After Appeals Court Overturns Ruling
By Kanis Leung
“Glory to Hong Kong” was often sung by demonstrators during huge anti-government protests in 2019.
South Korea’s Tortuous Reckoning With the Itaewon Tragedy
By Eunwoo Lee
A special counsel finally takes off after more than 550 days of the government’s dawdling and muddling.