Region
East Asia
Will Japan Pursue a Strike Capability in Lieu of Aegis Ashore?
By Titli Basu
Hard decisions lie ahead to make sure Japan has an effective defense without Aegis Ashore.
The Environmental Costs of China’s Maritime Ambition
By Paula Knack
Too many Chinese vessels, whether fishing boats or dredgers, destroy marine protected areas.
North Korea Locks Down Kaesong Over Suspected COVID-19 Case
By Associated Press
If confirmed, it would be the country’s first official case – and Pyongyang is already gearing up to blame Seoul.
Pompeo, US-China Competition, and Strategy
By Ankit Panda
Who told Mike Pompeo he gets to lead the “free world”?
A ‘Shoe Revolution’ in South Korea?
By Tae-jun Kang
Why are South Korean protesters throwing shoes into the air?
China Tells US to Close Consulate in Chengdu Amid Growing Spat
By Associated Press
The move follows the U.S. closure of China's consulate in Houston as relations continue to spiral downward.
Offshore Balancing: A Grand Strategy for the China Dream
By Andrew Latham
Xi Jinping seems to have settled on a grand strategy for a risen China.
Has the Time Come to Amend South Korea’s Constitution?
By Erik Mobrand
The challenge of constitutional reform is big, but that does not preclude major change in the public order under Moon.
Larung Gar: The World’s Largest Monastery – and Highest Slum
By Shivaji Das
A rare glimpse of life in the Tibetan monastery, now closed to foreign visitors.
Taiwan Legislature Moves to Explore Renaming China Airlines, Emphasizing ‘Taiwan’ on Passports
By Nick Aspinwall
The resolutions, passed Wednesday, do not mandate the changes but could lead to the renaming of Taiwan’s flag carrier and a redesign of its passports.
Postponed Tokyo Olympics Hit 1-Year-To-Go Mark – Again
By Associated Press
COVID-19 reset the clock on the countdown and dampened enthusiasm for the Games.
How Chinese People View the US Sanctions Against Huawei
By Mu Chunshan
The attack on Huawei has been hugely damaging for Chinese popular opinion toward the United States.