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East Asia
Unpacking North Korea’s Latest Provocations With Dr. Cho Han-bum
By Kenji Yoshida
"North Korea has vowed to shoot down any additional unmanned aerial vehicles, while the South Korean military is expected to respond should any shells enter South Korean territory."
China Tries to Blot out Tibetan Criticism of Mining Firm’s Damage to the Environment
By Duncan Bartlett
Tsowo Tsering says sand mining is disrupting his community and endangers the international water supply. His supporters fear he risks jail for speaking out online.
South Korean Women Have Another Digital Sex Crime to Worry About: Deepfake Porn
By Jiwon Kim
Weak protections in cases of sexual violence, whether physical or digital, and deeply entrenched misogyny in society create a toxic environment for Korean women.
Why Taiwan Should be Disheartened by Iran’s Missile Strike on Israel
By Yang Xiaotong
Taiwan has considered acquiring its own “Iron Dome,” but it is likely to be even less effective against China than it has been against Iran.
The Resumption of China-US Military Dialogue and the Limits of the Thaw
By Ying Yu Lin and Tzu-Hao Liao
Do recent military-to-military talks indicate a genuine improvement in China-U.S. relations?
After Modi-Xi Meet in Kazan, Will Rhetoric Be Matched by Action?
By Rishi Gupta
While the steps taken to de-escalate tensions along the India-China border are significant, they are merely the beginning of a long process.
How Should South Korea Respond to North Korean Troops in Ukraine?
By Daeyeon Lee
Given the potential impact on Korean Peninsula security, Seoul must tread cautiously before escalating its own involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Nippon Steel’s Bid for US Steel: National Security Concerns or Political Grandstanding?
By James Maclaren
Nippon Steel’s proposal to merge with U.S. Steel is not just a corporate transaction – it’s a strategic move in a high-stakes geopolitical game.
Does Ishiba’s ‘Asian NATO’ Spell Trouble for the Japan-US Alliance?
By Hiroaki KATO
Ishiba’s call for an “Asian NATO” represents the nexus between the Japan-U.S. alliance and internationalism – both hallmarks of Japanese foreign policy, especially in the post-Cold War era.
Taiwan’s Quiet Diplomacy Speaks Volumes in Europe
By Cathy Fang
Former President Tsai Ing-wen’s recent European tour has set a new precedent in Taiwan’s diplomatic playbook.
Can the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Tackle North Korea’s Sanctions Evasion?
By Troy Stangarone
After Russia ended the U.N. Panel of Experts, a group of U.S. allies has created their own alternative. But with China and Russia showing little interest in cooperating, progress will be difficult.
The Transformation of Japanese Politics and New Japan-Taiwan Relations
By KAWASHIMA Shin
The eclipse of a key faction in Japan has changed the landscape.