East Asia

South Korea’s emphasis on top-down growth has prioritized technological advancement over sustainability, and tends to exacerbate social inequality.

Moon's liberal government said the pardon of his conservative predecessor is meant to promote national unity.

The foreign policy platforms of the two leading candidates in South Korea’s upcoming presidential election are more alike than they are different.

Even from retirement, former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo continues to cast a long shadow over Japan’s foreign policy.

India’s diplomacy with Russia and the U.S. holds lessons for Seoul’s China-U.S. balancing act.

Cyprus' geographical location, EU membership, and importance as a transshipment hub have drawn interest from Beijing.

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to increased online spending which Pyongyang and other illicit actors will likely continue to exploit.

The future of the ROK-U.S. alliance is about to be negotiated, and this will likely mean significant changes.

Relations between Beijing and China’s tech giants have been complex and in flux for many years. But recently the government has taken a much clearer approach.

Under Trump, there was new focus on – and concern about – Beijing’s attempts to take advantage of differences between local, state, and federal governments.

The budget largely is to fund COVID-19 measures, including booster shot vaccines and cash payouts.

What were the major developments and events that drove geopolitical trends in Asia in 2021?