Region
East Asia
Taiwan’s Greatest Vulnerability Is Its Energy Supply
By Jeff Kucharski
Taiwan imports nearly all of its energy and would struggle to keep power flowing during a disruption to supply lines.
Will India and China Escape the Thucydides’ Trap?
By Jagannath Panda
A Taiwan Strait conflict could also spark a Sino-Indian war in the Himalayas.
Cross-strait Crisis and Taiwan’s National Identity
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jennifer Rudolph.
Why Is Hosting the 2030 World Expo So Important to South Korea?
By Hae Kyung Ahn
Despite a change in presidents and political parties, South Korea remains all-in on Busan's bid to host the 2030 Expo.
Children’s Books Branded Seditious in Hong Kong
By Michael C. Davis
A recent court case drives home concerns about the overly broad use of Hong Kong’s resurrected sedition law.
Okinawa Reelects Governor Opposing Heavy US Troop Presence
By Mari Yamaguchi
Resentment and frustration run deep in Okinawa because of the heavy U.S. presence and Tokyo's lack of efforts to negotiate with Washington.
India and Japan Hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The India-Japan engagement has been enhanced both on the bilateral front as well as in minilateral formats such as the Quad in recent years.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Diplomatic Efforts During the Latest Taiwan Strait Flare-up
By Nand C. Bardouille
The prime minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visited Taiwan even while China’s military drills surrounding the island were ongoing. Here’s why.
Taiwan’s Risky Submarine Aspiration
By Holmes Liao
Taiwan’s Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) program is not only cost-prohibitive but operationally ineffective.
Taiwan Strait Crisis Strengthens US Resolve to Support Taiwan, Counter China
By Robert Sutter
The Washington Consensus remains united and the direction of U.S. policy is clear.
With New Law on Nuclear Forces Policy, North Korea Says Its Nuclear Status Is ‘Irreversible’
By Mitch Shin
A day before the 74th anniversary of the country’s founding, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to keep strengthening his nuclear power.
Four Years After #MeToo in China: Shrinking Digital Space for Change
By Sara Liao and Rose Luqiu
Chinese authorities and powerful (male) players are resilient in exploiting the same digital affordances that powered #MeToo to drown out victims of sexual violence.