Region
East Asia
Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 Highlights Japan’s Naval Diplomacy
By Andrew Orchard
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s naval diplomacy mission has expanded to meet foreign policy needs.
Taiwan Is Indispensable in Preparing for Future Pandemics
By Hsueh Jui-yuan
As the WHO debates a new global health governance framework, Taiwan is left out of the discussion – to the detriment of future antipandemic efforts.
RIP, SSF: Unpacking the PLA’s Latest Restructuring
By Ying Yu Lin and Tzu-Hao Liao
The Strategic Support Force is no more, and its functions are being separated into three separate arms: the Aerospace Force, Cyberspace Force, and Information Support Force.
Top Chinese General Takes Harsh Line on Taiwan, Other Disputes at International Naval Gathering
By Ng Han Guan and Christopher Bodeen
Central Military Commission Vice Chair Zhang Youxia said China’s territorial sovereignty “brooks no infringement” and “cannot be challenged.”
1 Dead, 7 Missing After 2 JMSDF Helicopters Crash in the Pacific Ocean
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan’s minister of defense said the cause was still being investigated, but called a mid-air collision a “high possibility.”
The Complex Geopolitics of Mongolia’s Language Reform
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
It has been almost 80 years since Mongolia switched to using the Cyrillic alphabet. Why is the government now promoting the traditional bichig script?
Leadership Shift in the House China Select Committee Could Cripple Congress’ Anti-China Momentum
By Jiachen Shi
Representative Mike Gallagher’s surprise resignation will create a leadership vacuum in the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, which he chaired.
The Japan-US Security Upgrade
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Naoko Aoki.
Reconceptualizing Asia’s Security Challenges
By Jean Dong
Conventional wisdom suggests that economic development driven by a hegemonic power leads to economic prosperity and peace. That may no longer be true.
Japan and North Korea Need to Start a New Chapter
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Can the leaders of the two countries part ways with their respective predecessors?
Hong Kong and the Safeguarding National Security Bill
By KURATA Toru
What comes next?
Comparing Gray-Zone Tactics in the Red Sea and the South China Sea
By Thomas Lim and Eric Ang
The Houthis’ activities in the Red Sea and the Chinese actions around Second Thomas Shoal have notable similarities in tactical conduct and adversarial responses.