Region
East Asia
Moon Jae-in at the Halfway Mark
By Kyle Ferrier
Moon has laid the groundwork of his ambitious policy agenda, yet plenty of work still lies ahead.
Authoritative North Korean Statement Warns US of ‘Greater Threat’ If Talks Fail
By Ankit Panda
In a rare move, the statement was attributed to a spokesman for the powerful State Affairs Commission of North Korea.
The Transatlantic Alliance and the China Challenge: Current Trends and Future Developments
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the current state and future evolution of U.S. and European collaboration on China.
Damnatio Memoriae in China: Zhao Ziyang Is Laid to Rest
By Bonnie Girard
Zhao was written out of Chinese history for showing sympathy to the Tiananmen protesters. The indignity continued even after his death.
Don’t Lose Sight of Under-the-Hood Changes to South Korea’s Defense Posture
By Brad Glosserman and S. Paul Choi
South Korea’s defense posture is undergoing important and underappreciated changes, which bear on its alliance with the United States.
Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Stealing Trade Secrets From US Petroleum Company
By Ankit Panda
Hongjin Tan, a 35-year-old Chinese national, is charged with stealing trade secrets from a U.S. petroleum company.
North Korea’s Strategic Approach, Under the Auspices of Big Brother
By Mirko Tasic
Western analysts might be fundamentally misreading North Korea’s strategic thought, with huge implications for any future conflict.
How Does Japan’s Aging Society Affect Its Economy?
By Simran Walia
The aging crisis will have major impacts on Japan's economy. What can the Abe government do to mitigate the damage?
What Would a Vietnam South China Sea Legal Challenge Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the potential implications of a significant move if it is taken.
Japan Places Follow-on Order for Joint Strike Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japanese government has awarded Norway’s Kongsberg a follow-on contract to supply additional Joint Strike Missiles.
A New Chinese Autonomous Underwater Vehicle?
By Ankit Panda
The glider may have a specialized role in the South China Sea.
RCEP, CPTPP, and the Future of Trade Multilateralism in Asia
By Ankit Panda
Asia’s trade architectures are coalescing in new ways. Who’s in and who’s out?