Region
East Asia
China-Russia: A Strategic Partnership Short on Strategy
By Nicholas Trickett
The most recent Putin-Xi summit inadvertently showcased the lack of positive agenda items underpinning the two nations' relationship.
The CCP Can’t Take Credit for China’s Phenomenal Economic Growth
By Bonnie Girard
The Chinese Communist Party has never been adept at creating the conditions for economic development, except when it steps away.
South Korea’s New Southern Policy: The Indonesia Dimension
By Noto Suoneto
President Moon's policy seems tailor-made for Indonesia, but much more can be done to improve the relationship between the two nations.
Reading Between the Lines of the CCP’s Centennial Propaganda Blitz
By Sarah Cook
Troop deployments, censorship, and exhaustive promotion point to a deep uncertainty about the party’s future.
How a South Korean Gas Project Got Caught up in the Myanmar Coup
By Sinmyung Park
The Shwe natural gas project in the Andaman Sea sits at the multifaceted nexus of international security, capitalism, and human rights.
When Japan Waged a Currency War Against China
By Robert Farley
The WW2-era effort by Imperial Japan to disrupt China’s financial system is worth remembering today.
Xi Jinping’s Complicated Quest for the State-Corporate Technology Complex
By Ngor Luong
Alongside more coercive measures, China’s government also uses financial incentives to ensure that private firms prioritize China’s technological goals, including in AI.
Apple Daily Stays Alive in Taiwan After Closure in Hong Kong
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan also recalled its diplomats from Hong Kong last weekend after city officials forced them to support Beijing’s “one China” claim.
At 100 Years Old, China’s Communist Party Still Can’t Get Along with Its Next-Door Neighbors
By Bonnie Girard
Central Asian governments might be cozy with Beijing, but Central Asian people continue to protest China's rising influence.
Decoding China’s Recent Combat Drills in the First Island Chain
By Lu Li-Shih
China’s military presence in Taiwan’s ADIZ has significance for more than just Taiwan.
North Korea’s Economy Continues to Show Warning Signs
By Seulkee Jang
North Korean commodity prices skyrocket in some regions while currency exchange rates continue to plummet.
Japan’s Youth Lack Interest in Studying Abroad. That’s a Problem for Japanese Businesses.
By Xiaochen Su
Japanese firms are hampered in their global ambitions by the Japanese youth’s lack of a global mentality.