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Han Kang Becomes First South Korean to Win the Nobel Prize in Literature

Han Kang Becomes First South Korean to Win the Nobel Prize in Literature

By Shannon Tiezzi
Her award also provided a rare moment of national unity, as Koreans from both sides of the political divide rushed to praise Han and her writing.

US Marine Corps Deploys a New Unmanned Semi-submersible Vessel on Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps Deploys a New Unmanned Semi-submersible Vessel on Okinawa, Japan

By Takahashi Kosuke
The Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel (ALPV), a new unmanned supply vessel under development, was deployed at the U.S. military’s Naha Port Facility. 
Ishiba’s Push for an ‘Asian NATO’ Is a Non-starter 

Ishiba’s Push for an ‘Asian NATO’ Is a Non-starter 

By Titli Basu
The Japanese prime minister’s call for an Asian NATO is farfetched – and risks alienating key Indo-Pacific stakeholders, including India and ASEAN. 

North Korea: The Overlooked Challenge for the Next US President

North Korea: The Overlooked Challenge for the Next US President

By Darcie Draudt-Véjares
The North Korea challenge represents some of the world’s biggest military, technological, and economic struggles today. Yet it receives very little attention from the candidates.

China Pitches Its Model of Modernization to the Global South

China Pitches Its Model of Modernization to the Global South

By Shruti Jargad
There is a shift underway in China’s Global South diplomacy, as Beijing seeks to compensate for less financial firepower by focusing more on governance and capacity building. 

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

What to Make of President Lai’s First National Day Address

What to Make of President Lai’s First National Day Address

By Brian Hioe
Old themes of identity – Republic of China vs Taiwan – took on new salience amid a divided government. 

8 Months on, South Korean Doctors Are Still on Strike

8 Months on, South Korean Doctors Are Still on Strike

By Eunwoo Lee
Here’s a rundown of the major points behind South Korea’s stalemate on medical reforms.
Unmasking the ‘Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter’ 

Unmasking the ‘Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter’ 

By Andréa Worden and Rana Siu Inboden
Despite its name, this group, which includes many of the world's most repressive regimes, is actually a coalition to undermine U.N. principles.

The Plight of the ‘Zainichi’ Koreans

The Plight of the ‘Zainichi’ Koreans

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Those Koreans resident in Japan who support North Korea face a serious new challenge..

Facing ‘Constant Threat and Coercion,’ Taiwan Deepens Its Partnerships With US, Europe

Facing ‘Constant Threat and Coercion,’ Taiwan Deepens Its Partnerships With US, Europe

By Shannon Tiezzi
Ambassador Yui, Taiwan’s representative in the U.S., on Taiwan’s diplomatic space and the threat it faces from China.

Japan’s Foreign Policy Beyond the US Presidential Election

Japan’s Foreign Policy Beyond the US Presidential Election

By KAWASHIMA Shin
Tokyo is trying to build a relationship that survives either outcome.
Can China Sustain Its Diplomatic Balance as Middle East Tensions Escalate?

Can China Sustain Its Diplomatic Balance as Middle East Tensions Escalate?

By Aparna Divya
China has long enjoyed cordial relations with Israel, Iran, and the Arab states. That balance is more and more difficult to sustain.

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