Region
East Asia
How Much Are South Koreans Willing to Pay Toward the US Alliance?
By Timothy S. Rich, Maggie Fields, Kierigan McEvoy, and Joe Black
South Koreans are generally supportive toward hosting U.S. troops, but their preferred cost-sharing levels are below what Seoul already pays.
Why China Isn’t Backing Away From Alignment With Russia
By Hanns W. Maull
The question is not whether China will continue to hang on to its strategic partnership with Russia, but how it will manage it.
Japan Scrambled Fighter Jets to Intercept Foreign Aircraft Over 1,000 Times in FY2021
By Kosuke Takahashi
It was the second highest number of scrambles in a single year, representing the worsening security environment surrounding Japan.
China Eases Overseas Listing Rules
By Sara Hsu
U.S.-listed Chinese firms are breathing a sigh of relief after China relaxed restrictions on foreign auditors.
Regional Partners Seek Clarity on Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
By Matthew P. Goodman and Aidan Arasasingham
Addressing regional concerns will be difficult, take time, and require U.S. policymakers to be responsive. But failure is not an option.
Mongolia Highlights ‘New Recovery Policy’ at Economic Forum
By Bolor Lkhaajav
One of the major takeaways was the partial privatization of some state-owned enterprises in a bid to attract foreign investment.
Kim Gives North Korea’s Most Famous Newscaster a Luxury Home
By Hyung-jin Kim
Experts say Kim is providing special treatment to elite North Koreans to boost their loyalty as he grapples with myriad challenges.
Shanghai Lockdown Diary
By John Darwin Van Fleet
One Shanghai resident reflects on his experience during two weeks of COVID-19 lockdown.
The Death of Hong Kong’s University Student Unions
By Thomas Chan
Student societies have long played an important role in Hong Kong activism. Now they are dying out amid the wider crackdown on dissent.
Japan, US Hold Navy Drills Off Koreas Amid Nuke Test Worry
By Mari Yamaguchi
The exercise was seen as a signal to North Korea, as experts expect more missile or possibly nuclear tests in coming weeks.
What to Expect From Yoon Suk-yeol’s Policy on North Korea
By Mitch Shin
The incoming Yoon administration will change Seoul’s overtures on North Korea issues. As a result, the arms race will likely be intensified in the coming years.
Tobias Harris on Abe Shinzo’s Continuing Influence in Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Over a year since his resignation, Abe's “power is substantial,” as is his legacy.