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China, Russia Recommit to Close Partnership in the Shadow of Ukraine War
March 22, 2023

China, Russia Recommit to Close Partnership in the Shadow of Ukraine War

By Shannon Tiezzi
Anyone seriously considering China playing a role as peacemaker in Ukraine needs to wrestle with its constant and overt declarations of “unswerving” partnership with Russia.
Kishida’s India Trip: A Reiteration of Strong India-Japan Ties
March 22, 2023

Kishida’s India Trip: A Reiteration of Strong India-Japan Ties

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India and Japan’s shared concerns about China are a key driver of their growing relationship. 

China in Russia, Japan in Ukraine: Asian Powers Enter International Diplomacy
March 22, 2023

China in Russia, Japan in Ukraine: Asian Powers Enter International Diplomacy

By William Figueroa
Understanding the meaning of the dueling trips requires a closer look at the larger context of China and Japan’s recent international diplomatic efforts. 

Japan’s Kishida Offers Ukraine Support as China’s Xi Backs Russia
March 21, 2023

Japan’s Kishida Offers Ukraine Support as China’s Xi Backs Russia

By Karl Ritter
While Chinese President Xi Jinping was in Moscow, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio made a surprise visit to Kyiv.

What Does Xi Jinping’s Third Term Mean for China-Mongolia Relations?
March 21, 2023

What Does Xi Jinping’s Third Term Mean for China-Mongolia Relations?

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Since Xi assumed office, Mongolia has seen three different president, but the overall trajectory of the relationship has remained stable.
South Korea Will Stay Out of a Taiwan Strait War
March 21, 2023

South Korea Will Stay Out of a Taiwan Strait War

By Denny Roy
There is good reason to think South Korea would limit its support to actions near the low end of the spectrum.

India-Japan Relations: Out of the Shadow of Ukraine
March 21, 2023

India-Japan Relations: Out of the Shadow of Ukraine

By Titli Basu
Amid fractured global politics, Kishida’s visit to New Delhi proved how crucial India in for Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
What’s Driving the Japan-South Korea Thaw?
March 21, 2023

What’s Driving the Japan-South Korea Thaw?

By Mina Pollmann
Between China and North Korea, the logic for increased Japan-South Korea cooperation is clear. All that was lacking was political will. 

Explaining China’s Diplomatic Strategy on Ukraine
March 21, 2023

Explaining China’s Diplomatic Strategy on Ukraine

By Jianli Yang
China has been sending strong signals that it plans to use its economic clout to bring Ukraine to the bargaining table – to Russia’s benefit. 

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Will Visit China
March 21, 2023

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Will Visit China

By Huizhong Wu
Ma’s tenure oversaw a period of warm ties with China, but his controversial trade deal laid the seeds for the anti-China volte face in Taiwanese public opinion.  

North Korea Says It Conducted Tactical Nuclear Attack Drill
March 20, 2023

North Korea Says It Conducted Tactical Nuclear Attack Drill

By Mitch Shin
Three days after it launched an ICBM, North Korea conducted a nuclear counterattack simulation as a response to the ongoing South Korea-U.S. joint military drills.
Singapore Absorbs Chinese Capital
March 20, 2023

Singapore Absorbs Chinese Capital

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Angelo Venardos.

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