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East Asia
North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles as Part of Military Satellite Test
By Mitch Shin
A day after it launched two MRBMs, North Korea confirmed that it was an important test for the development of a reconnaissance satellite.
Japan’s Major Turning Point on Defense Policy
By Takahashi Kosuke
Three new security documents prepared by the Kishida administration mark a new era in Japan’s post-war security strategy.
China’s Five-Year National Water Security Plan
By Genevieve Donnellon-May
How does China's first five-year plan for national water security attempt to tackle the country's most pressing water challenges?
China’s Trickle-Down Supply Chain: From Intelligent Electric Vehicles to Robots
By Shaoshan Liu
The IEV supply chain, including its talent pool, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities, will accelerate China’s economic transformation into the automation age.
North Korea Says It Successfully Tested High-Thrust Solid-Fuel Motor
By Mitch Shin
On Friday, North Korea showed why it has been silent over the last few weeks – and what comes next in 2023.
How Can Japan Help Taiwan?
By Mina Pollmann
Aside from visits by high-ranking LDP politicians, there are equally important, if less high-profile, changes Japan can make.
China Slaps Export Bans on Taiwanese Goods – Again
By Brian Hioe
Since the pineapple ban in 2021, halting imports of Taiwanese goods has become a staple in Beijing’s cross-strait playbook.
Decoding China’s COVID-19 Policy U-Turn
By Brian Wong
Current discussions often highlight the role of the vocal protests in late November in shifting China's COVID zero policy. But the shift had already begun in early November.
The Answer to Countering Chinese Influence in Brazil? Sanitation Reform.
By Valeria Allende and Daniel Bonomo
The Amazon region’s water and sanitation infrastructure is critically underdeveloped. By working in this vital, often overlooked, area the U.S. can present itself as a stronger partner.
Asian Nations Among the Worst Jailers of Journalists: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
According to Reporters Without Borders, 2022 saw a record number of media workers detained globally.
Can China Continue to Balance Between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
By Jesse Marks
Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Riyadh resulted in a rare diplomatic rebuke from Tehran.
South Korea, US, Japan Cement Trilateral Response to North Korea’s Nuclear Threats
By Mitch Shin
The three countries discussed ways to strengthen their joint commitment in the face of North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats.