Region
East Asia
Shinzo Abe’s New Mandate
By Kristin Surak
Abe’s win at the polls signals a democracy in disarray and a shift to a neo-nationalist agenda.
Fixing the Senkaku/Diaoyu Problem Once and For All
By Mark E. Rosen
In fact, international law does provide an achievable solution to the China-Japan dispute.
2014: A Year in North Korean Security
By Francisco Galamas
A look at Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear programs over the past 12 months, and the region’s response.
Boxing's Great Leap Forward
By Luke Hunt
Pro boxing is taking off in China, helped by the emergence of a home-grown star.
Hong Kong: Taiwan’s Broken Mirror
By Barclay Bram Shoemaker
The outcome of the protests in one give the other a glimpse of what life might be like should it return to the mainland.
KMT’s Drubbing and a Surgeon’s Victory: Not Just Cross-Strait Relations
By Bao-chiun Jing
A big win in Taipei by an independent candidate owed to more than discontent over China policy.
The Strange Tale of Yeonmi Park
By Mary Ann Jolley
A high-profile North Korean defector has harrowing stories to tell. But are they true?
5 Questions About Xi Jinping, Answered
By Mu Chunshan
Drawing on insider accounts, Mu Chunshan delves into the mysteries of Chinese politics under Xi Jinping.
The Okinawa Reality
By Ricky Hough
Geopolitical realities suggest that the recent election of an anti-base candidate is unlikely to change much.
What Hong Kong Occupy Could Achieve
By Stratos Pourzitakis
The protestors may not win genuine universal suffrage for 2017, but they may do something even more important.
Horse Riding, Tibetan Style
By Marc Ressang
During the summer, the people of Kham showcase some impressive horsemanship.
Good Art in Bad Times
By Vera Lim
The Hong Kong Occupy protests have inspired some fascinating art.