Region
East Asia
Mahan, Corbett, and China’s Maritime Grand Strategy
By Andrew Latham
The shift from Mahan to Corbett is reflective of a major shift in Chinese grand strategy – one that has implications for the U.S. and the Indo-Pacific at large.
Esper Heads to the Pacific: What’s on the Agenda?
By Ankit Panda
In Guam, Esper will meet with his Japanese counterpart.
COVID-19 Exacerbates Chinese Restaurateurs’ Gripes About Delivery Platform Fees
By Larry Mullin
China’s delivery platforms are “eons ahead of the U.S.” but the hurdles for restaurants are equally sophisticated.
South Korea Seeks to Boost China Ties, With an Eye Toward North Korea
By Gabriela Bernal
The Moon administration may be looking to restart momentum in China-South Korea relations, starting with a long-delayed summit.
The Critical 6 Months for US-Japan Defense Cooperation We Never Saw Coming
By James L. Schoff
The remainder of 2020 is shaping up to be an unexpectedly consequential year for U.S.-Japan defense cooperation.
Whispers of 076, China’s Drone Carrying Assault Carrier
By Rick Joe
What do we know so far about China’s next amphibious assault ship?
US Becomes Latest Country to Suspend Extradition Treaty With Hong Kong
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hong Kong and the Chinese government issued a “severe reprimand” of the move.
Chen Chi-mai Wins Kaohsiung Mayor By-Election, Leaving Taiwan’s KMT In Turmoil
By Nick Aspinwall
The ruling DPP snatched back control of a southern stronghold while the opposition KMT is once again forced to reflect on its future.
India-Japan Defense Ties to Get a Boost With Modi-Abe Virtual Summit
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite some disappointments on both sides, the India-Japan relationship looks set to further deepen in the face of an aggressive China.
Japan and South Korea’s Mascot Feud
By Aika Sato and Marian Fila
The latest example of outrage culture in Japan and South Korea speaks to the underlying problems in the relationship.
Don’t Begrudge Wuhan Its Pool Parties
By Shannon Tiezzi
Wuhan went through immense human suffering to reach a point where mass gatherings could be allowed.
Typhoon Adds to Southern China’s Rain and Flooding Woes
By Associated Press
Typhoon Higos made landfall after already heavy rains and historic flooding in southern China.