East Asia

The nuclear situation in East Asia is more nuanced than the actions of a single nation. 

Amid growing threats in East Asia, the Japanese cabinet approved a record extra budget for defense appropriations.

China’s bond market appears hampered by unpredictable default mechanisms, non-standardized bond covenants, and unreliable bond ratings.

Many foreign residents have had their hopes to enter Japan dashed as new border controls make little impact. 

Since North Korea slammed its borders shut in the initial stage of the pandemic, it has made several motions toward resuming normal trade. None has panned out.

China’s food security is part of its new national security strategy in the new “dual circulation” era.

There has been a fundamental shift in the dynamics surrounding Japan-South Korea relations, with both sides hardening their approach.

As FOCAC gears up for its eighth session, a look at its development so far and future trajectory.

Chun's rule, from 1979 to 1988, was marked both by severe political repression as well as rapid social and economic changes. He is most famous for ordering the Gwangju massacre, for which he never apologized.

Distinct from general soft power, China’s discourse power – the ability to set and shape global narratives – is quietly on the rise.

U.S. President Joe Biden has opened the possibility of a diplomatic boycott for the Beijing Winter Olympics, potentially killing the final hope the Moon administration had to see productive results.

The United States and China aren’t satisfied with their relationship, but both sides appear to be interested in managing their differences.