Region
East Asia
Andrew Small on the Origins of ‘China’s War With the West’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Small traces the downward trajectory of China’s relationships with the United States and EU countries.
The G20, APEC, and ASEAN Summits: Taking Stock of November 2022 Diplomacy in Asia
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What transpired at various summits in Asia this month?
China’s Interference in Canada’s Elections
By Chauncey Jung
Allegations of election interference are the latest issue to sour Canada on Beijing.
China’s Guangzhou Locks Down Millions in ‘Zero-COVID’ Fight
By Huizhong Wu
Recent outbreaks are testing China’s attempt to bring a more targeted approach to its zero-COVID policies.
Japan’s Historic Yen Depreciation
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan is concerned about the weak yen, but its policy options for responding are limited as a global recession looms.
A New Belt and Road Initiative Toolkit
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jacinta Chen.
Xi Jinping Leads China’s Wolf Warrior Pack
By Ben Lowsen
Xi’s veiled threat to Canada’s prime minister reveals a leader dangerously out of touch.
Kim Jong Un Guides Hwasong-17 ICBM Test
By Mitch Shin
A day after North Korea launched its Hwasong-17 ICBM, its state media KCNA released more details on the missile test.
Takeaways From China’s Zhuhai Air Show 2022
By Zachary Williams
Real gains were shown in China’s missile, radar, unmanned systems, and fighter technology.
The Limits of Kishida’s China Outreach
By Mina Pollmann
The Japanese prime minister held his first in-person meeting with China’s Xi Jinping, but he faces tight limits in how far he can push the relationship.
Former President Elbegdorj Tsakhia on Mongolia’s Democracy and Security
By Bolor Lkhaajav
“Democracy is deeply rooted in Mongolia. Yet, our people’s choice is under constant assault.”
North Korea Fires ICBM
By Mitch Shin
A day after it launched an SRBM, North Korea fired an ICBM off its east coast, a repeat of a previous failed test.