Region
East Asia
Seoul Doubles Down on North Korea Gambit With National Security Reshuffle
By Tae-jun Kang
Moon Jae-in has put figures with long histories of engaging North Korea into top foreign policy and national security posts.
Which Countries Support the New Hong Kong National Security Law?
By Eleanor Albert
China rallied 53 countries to back the controversial law amid strong opposition from other governments.
No Interest in Resumed Talks With the US: Senior North Korean Diplomat
By Ankit Panda
A veteran North Korean diplomat ruled out the possibility of new talks.
Chinese Border Aggression Against India Likely Unrelated to Pandemic
By Derek Grossman
The Chinese approach to India represents continuity in behavior.
Beijing’s National Security Law Brings Mainland Repression to Hong Kong
By Michael C. Davis and Victoria Tin-bor Hui
The implications of the new law for Hong Kongers and the world.
Public Sentiment Toward Australia Shifts in China
By Dan Hu
A recent survey notes some important changes in how urban, educated Chinese view Australia.
Hong Kong National Security Law: The View From Taiwan
By T.Y. Wang
China’s new national security legislation for Hong Kong will only harden Taiwan citizens’ determination to resist Beijing’s unification offer.
Mongolia Securing an Energy Alliance with Russia and China
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The Power of Siberia 2 project involves Russia, Mongolia, and China.
Why South Korea Should Be Key to a Revised US Indo-Pacific Approach
By Kyle Ferrier
COVID-19 highlights the need to address nontraditional security issues in the region – something South Korea has great expertise in.
China Conducts Naval Drills in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The China Coast Guard appears to be involved as well.
South Korea’s Moon Expresses Hope for Another US-North Korea Summit Meeting
By Ankit Panda
The South Korean president held out hope for a new U.S.-North Korea summit.
What’s Behind China’s ‘Street-Stall Economy’ Discussion?
By Chan Kung and Yu (Tony) Pan
China must take care not to let the current trend follow the pattern of the bicycle-sharing fiasco.