Region
East Asia
Japan Edges One Step Closer to Marriage Equality
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s LGBTQ+ community rejoices after a court ruling backs the right to same-sex marriage.
David vs Goliath: How Space-Based Assets Can Give Taiwan an Edge
By Jason Wang and Mark Matossian
SAR technology will be crucial in Indo-Pacific asymmetric conflicts – especially for Taiwan.
Why South Korea’s Aircraft Carrier Makes Sense
By Jihoon Yu and Erik French
Critics argue the carrier is a costly distraction, too vulnerable to be useful. They’re wrong.
China Is Evolving a Distinct Space Culture
By Molly Silk
With all eyes on the development of China’s space technologies, one vital area has been overlooked: the swelling wave of a unique Chinese “space culture.”
Debunking 3 Myths About Chinese Investment in Malaysia
By Xianbai Ji , Chen Li, and Guanie Lim
A close examination of two flagship BRI-related infrastructure projects in Malaysia reveals the complex reality of China’s financial statecraft.
Land Speculation Scandal Grips South Korea
By Jenna Gibson
Amid soaring housing prices, allegations that officials used insider information to grab land sparked public outrage.
Taiwan Mass Producing New Long-Range Missile
By Steven Stashwick
The announcement followed January tests and included news of three more missiles in development.
Decoding the Chinese Navy’s Annual High Sea Joint Training Exercises
By Lu Li-shih
This year's exercises, similar in many ways to previous editions, are nonetheless significant.
Strengthening Southeast Asia-North Korea Engagement in the Post-COVID-19 Era
By Shawn Ho and Jeeyoon Chung
Southeast Asian states and NGOs can play a significant role in engaging North Korea via humanitarian assistance programs.
Can the US and China Agree to Disagree?
By Sara Hsu
Talks are a necessary but not sufficient step for repairing the China-U.S. relationship.
Joint Xinjiang Sanctions Widen Rift in China’s Ties With the West
By Jessie Lau
The European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada rolled out coordinated sanctions, and Beijing hit back in a “disproportionate” response.
Biden’s Korea Policy Faces Its First Test
By Bruce Klingner
After laying the groundwork during Asia travel by the secretaries of state and defense, the administration now must respond to the first provocation from North Korea.