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East Asia
What Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Portends for Japan’s Northern Territories
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Tokyo appears to have finally realized that Putin has no intention of ever handing any of the disputed islands back to Japanese control.
North Korea’s Suspected Missile Launch Fails, South Korea’s Military Says
By Mitch Shin
Days after the U.S. warned of North Korea testing its new ICBM system, South Korea’s military said the North failed to launch an unidentified projectile.
Taiwan Watches the Ukraine Invasion and Asks: Are We Ready?
By Brian Hioe
The invasion of Ukraine has sparked a conversation about how well Taiwan’s armed forces and civilian population are prepared to fend off a Chinese invasion.
Sullivan, Yang Talk Ukraine, Taiwan in ‘Intense’ China-US Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
The 7-hour talks covered a range of bilateral and international issues, but the U.S. and China chose to focus on very different things.
China’s COVID-19 Cases Double, Sparking Fears About Economic Fallout
By Joe McDonald
The growing lockdowns in response to the Omicron outbreak raise the threat of trade disruptions.
Korea-US Free Trade Agreement Turns 10
By Troy Stangarone
Analyzing the impact of KORUS a decade after it came into force.
War in Ukraine and Taiwan’s ‘Like-Minded Diplomacy’ in Europe
By Viktor Buzna
Taiwan’s Ukraine policy is the latest development in its diplomatic charm offensive towards Europe.
Japan Eases COVID-19 Border Restrictions
By Thisanka Siripala
The limited reopening of borders is a welcomed relief, but the damage to Japan’s reputation could take years to repair.
China Battles Multiple Outbreaks, Driven by Stealth Omicron
By Huizhong Wu
While mainland China's case numbers are small compared to many other countries, they are the highest since the pandemic began.
How North Korea Views the Ukraine Crisis
By Edward Howell
Has the Russian invasion of Ukraine changed North Korea’s strategic calculus?
‘Terror Capitalism’ in Xinjiang
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Darren Byler, Ivan Franceschini, and Nicholas Loubere, the co-editors of “Xinjiang Year Zero.”
With Yoon’s Election, It’s Time for China to Rethink Its Korea Policy
By Brian Wong and Wang Yingliang
The victory of the more hawkish, China-skeptical candidate means China must rethink its approach to the Korean Peninsula.