Region
East Asia
What to Make of Kim Yo Jong’s Verbal Attack of South Korea’s Defense Minister
By Mitch Shin
Three days after Defense Minister Suh Wook underscored the South’s preemptive strike capabilities, Pyongyang warned that Seoul was facing a serious threat.
Japan Needs a Revamped North Korea Policy
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s deterrence strategy is up for debate following the launch of North Korea’s ICBM test.
China’s Position on Ukraine Will Be Determined by Events on the Battlefield
By Nathaniel Sher
Beijing is reacting to events on the ground to ensure that its wartime stance does not land it on the wrong side of history.
China-EU Summit Highlights Diverging Paths
By Shannon Tiezzi
While China tried to emphasize the potential for general cooperation, EU leaders made clear that their “top priority” is to end the war in Ukraine.
The KMT’s Defense Policy: Toward a Symmetric Posture
By Dee Wu
Taiwan's opposition party has adopted a very different posture on defense issues than the ruling DPP.
North Korea’s Latest Launch Signals Impending Spiral
By Eric Gomez
The steady pace of North Korea’s improving nuclear arsenal paints a very worrying picture about where things are headed on the Korean Peninsula.
Xiongan New Area, 5 Years on
By Dan Macklin
The much-touted mega-project is a fitting symbol for China’s political-economic transition under Xi Jinping.
What Could European Militaries Contribute to the Defense of Taiwan?
By Franz-Stefan Gady and Oskar Glaese
It is clear that European militaries can contribute to the defense of Taiwan if required – and they can start taking the necessary steps now.
How South Korea Can Wean Itself off Russian Fossil Fuels
By Troy Stangarone
With the prospect of further disruptions from the war to energy supplies, South Korea should take a serious look at its own energy vulnerabilities.
Hong Kong Tests the Waters with SPAC IPOs
By Nathan Handwerker
In its approach to SPAC listings, Hong Kong seeks to uphold its reputation for high quality investing while also remaining a competitive financial hub for Greater Chinese and other Asian companies.
TICAD: The Evolution of Japan’s Africa Diplomacy
By Daisuke Akimoto
The Tokyo International Conference on African Development has come a long way since its debut in 1993.
Amid Ukraine War, China Welcomes Russia’s Foreign Minister
By Shannon Tiezzi
In arguably Beijing’s strongest signal of support for Russia yet, Sergey Lavrov is a full participant at a China-hosted meeting on Afghanistan affairs.