Region
East Asia
Identity Politics in U.S. China Policy Could Backfire
By Jiachen Shi
In their rhetoric, politicians may emphasize the distinction between the CCP and the people, but this serves to justify increasingly hawkish policies that don’t really consider that division.
How the US SSBN Port Call in Busan Bolsters Extended Deterrence
By Jihoon Yu and Erik French
By announcing the USS Kentucky’s visit to Busan, the U.S. temporarily rendered one of its key assets more vulnerable, showing that it is willing to run risks on behalf of South Korea.
China-Russia Joint Military Drills a ‘Grave Concern’ for Japan
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan expresses grave concern over China-Russia joint military drills in new defense white paper for the first time.
With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter
By Mina Pollmann
As tensions around Taiwan increase, remote Okinawan islands look to prepare for a possible conflict by investing in evacuation shelters and other defensive infrastructure.
Rival Koreas Mark Armistice Anniversary in Two Different Ways That Highlight Rising Tensions
By Kim Tong-hyung
North Korea has invited delegations from China and Russia to attend festivities in Pyongyang; meanwhile, the mood is more somber in South Korea.
Decentering the U.S.-China Relationship in the Climate Agenda
By Taylah Bland
Both the U.S. and China have made progress on their domestic climate agendas. What if pressing for deeper cooperation between them is beside the point?
China Removes Outspoken Foreign Minister, Fueling Rumors of Rivalries Within the Communist Party
By Associated Press
Qin Gang has been replaced by his predecessor, Wang Yi, in the foreign minister post amid swirling rumors and very few details.
Reflecting on the Korean Armistice, 70 Years Later
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Korean Peninsula remains divided, but in South Korea at least there are “wide-ranging and serious reflections on the meaning and consequences of the war,” says historian Gregg A. Brazinsky.
The China-Russia Power Play
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alicja Bachulska.
Are Foreign Musicians Banned From Performing in China?
By Larry Mullin
Not so fast, say those on the ground.
Propaganda Tool? Bargaining Chip? What North Korea May Have in Mind for Travis King
By Kim Tong-hyung
“When an American goes into North Korea, they usually are used for political purposes, regardless of whether they want it or not.”
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s Visit Signals Tighter China-Algeria Ties
By Ladislav Charouz
Algeria’s interest in China raises questions about Russia’s continuing role as the country’s main arms provider, as well as U.S. interests in North Africa.