Region
East Asia
How the Travis King Saga Relates to the North Korea-Russia Summit
By Seong-Hyon Lee
There are shifting dynamics in North Korea’s diplomatic strategy, particularly concerning its relationships with the U.S. and Russia.
There Is No Consensus on American Decline in Beijing
By Daniel Fu and Arran Hope
It is inaccurate – and dangerous – to assume that Chinese policy elites broadly perceive the U.S. to be in perpetual decline.
Sailing South: Taiwan’s Strategic Reimagining of Regional Ties
By Alan H. Yang and Sana Hashmi
Taiwan’s relationships with Asian countries, despite their clear importance, often receive limited attention.
What US National (Dis)Unity Means for China Policy
By Giuseppe Paparella
Historically, the U.S. approach to China has had a unique relationship to the ebb and flow of national cohesion at home.
US Senators Need to Raise the Uyghur Genocide on Beijing Visit
By Omer Kanat
While diplomatic engagement with China is essential, it cannot come at the cost of ignoring the egregious human rights abuses taking place in the Uyghur region.
The Growing China-North Korea-Russia Axis and South Korea’s Response
By Abhishek Sharma
The realignment currently taking place between China, North Korea, and Russia will have serious implications globally, but especially for South Korea.
Germany’s Far-Right Pivot to China
By Tim Hildebrandt
As the AfD surges in the polls, its China-friendly foreign policy has come under closer scrutiny.
Japan Will Get Its Tomahawk Missiles a Year Early
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan’s defense minister said Tokyo would accelerate the purchase of the stand-off cruise missiles “in light of the increasingly severe security environment.”
Taiwan Indicts 2 Communist Party Members Accused of Colluding With China to Influence Elections
By Christopher Bodeen
Taiwan’s Communist Party has a miniscule influence on elections and public opinion in general, but tends to stage attention-getting demonstrations during polls or surrounding visits by foreign political figures.
Weathering The Storm: China’s Latest Maritime Challenge Against Japan
By Andrew Orchard
An overview of China’s recent deployment of an oceanographic/weather buoy inside the Japanese exclusive economic zone and Japan’s response.
China’s Minister Purges Reflect Xi’s Personnel Dilemma
By Dan Macklin
The removal of two key ministers highlights a deficiency of suitable talent, unsatisfactory performances, and internal divisions.
Sailing the Seas of Economic Security
By Mathieu Duchâtel
Unlike in Europe or the U.S., there is little debate in China about the importance of “economic security” and the political tools necessary to achieve it.