Region
East Asia
July 30, 2020
How Will the EU Answer China’s Turn Toward ‘Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy’?
By Earl Wang
The EU has no choice but to be united with regard to its interactions with China as Beijing’s foreign policy becomes more centralized and assertive.
July 30, 2020
US Navy Begins Design Evaluation for New Sub-Tracking Ships
By Steven Stashwick
The new ocean surveillance ships are expected to begin entering the fleet in 2025.
July 29, 2020
Graham Webster on TikTok, Huawei, and the US-China Tech Clash
By Shannon Tiezzi
“Questions around Chinese government power and the growth of Chinese companies around the world have triggered a heightened awareness of who controls platforms and how they collect, store, or share data.”
July 28, 2020
South Korea’s New Southern Policy and ASEAN-ROK Relations
By Andrew Yeo
What role does Southeast Asia play in Moon's foreign policy?
July 28, 2020
Will Japan Pursue a Strike Capability in Lieu of Aegis Ashore?
By Titli Basu
Hard decisions lie ahead to make sure Japan has an effective defense without Aegis Ashore.
July 28, 2020
The Environmental Costs of China’s Maritime Ambition
By Paula Knack
Too many Chinese vessels, whether fishing boats or dredgers, destroy marine protected areas.
July 28, 2020
North Korea Locks Down Kaesong Over Suspected COVID-19 Case
By Associated Press
If confirmed, it would be the country’s first official case – and Pyongyang is already gearing up to blame Seoul.
July 27, 2020
Pompeo, US-China Competition, and Strategy
By Ankit Panda
Who told Mike Pompeo he gets to lead the “free world”?
July 25, 2020
A ‘Shoe Revolution’ in South Korea?
By Tae-jun Kang
Why are South Korean protesters throwing shoes into the air?
July 24, 2020
China Tells US to Close Consulate in Chengdu Amid Growing Spat
By Associated Press
The move follows the U.S. closure of China's consulate in Houston as relations continue to spiral downward.
July 24, 2020
Offshore Balancing: A Grand Strategy for the China Dream
By Andrew Latham
Xi Jinping seems to have settled on a grand strategy for a risen China.
July 24, 2020
Has the Time Come to Amend South Korea’s Constitution?
By Erik Mobrand
The challenge of constitutional reform is big, but that does not preclude major change in the public order under Moon.