Region
East Asia
The Soviet Korean Who Ended the Forgotten War
By Victoria Kim
The story of General Nam Il's incredible journey from the Russian Far East to North Korea, via Uzbekistan.
China’s Growing Arms Sales to Latin America
By Allan Nixon
What does Beijing stand to gain from its new defense deals in the Western hemisphere?
India and China: Asia's Uneasy Neighbors
By Ashok Sajjanhar
Optimism for India-China relations was high when Modi took office. Those hopes have long since faded.
China's Nightmare: Xinjiang Jihadists Go Global
By Uran Botobekov
While fighting in Syria, the Turkestan Islamic Party has joined forces with global jihadist movements.
The World Sumo Championships in Mongolia
By Peter Bittner
Mongolia hosts its first major international competition for a sport in which its athletes shine.
Trustpolitik on the Korean Peninsula: Dead or Dormant?
By Katharine H.S. Moon and Paul Park
Park Geun-hye’s ambitious approach to North Korea was problematic from the start.
China’s Unique Space Ambitions
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
China’s space program is venturing beyond simply seeking prestige and status.
How Russia Is Bolstering Missile Defense in its Far East
By Guy Plopsky
Russia is moving S-400 SAM systems and Su-35S fighter aircraft to its Far East.
Unmanned Systems and Manned Conflict in East Asia
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Potential (mis)use of military robotic technology in East Asia's maritime conflicts is enormous.
The Herding Life in Mongolia
By Peter Bittner
A look at the daily life of nomads 100 km outside of Ulaanbaatar.
Who Supports China in the South China Sea and Why
By Wang Wen and Chen Xiaochen
The psychology behind global support for China’s South China Sea position: a desire to avoid war.
The Future of China's Diplomacy in the Middle East
By Xue Li and Zheng Yuwen
Despite its rising power, China should resist the temptation to become militarily involved in the Middle East.