Region
East Asia
China’s Disinformation Campaign in Italy
By Valbona Zeneli and Federica Santoro
China’s increased influence has come along with new efforts to prompt Beijing’s preferred narrative -- on COVID-19 and otherwise.
After COVID-19, Can China Still Become ‘Moderately Prosperous’?
By Montijn Huisman
Reaching “xiaokang shehui” status is a crucial goal for the CCP. Is it still achievable?
Why a US-China Détente Is Coming in 2021: The Failure of Trump’s Policy
By Dingding Chen
Trump's policy of suppressing China has not been effective, and the structural contradictions between China and the United States have not yet reached a true tipping point.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Oversees Politburo Meeting
By Ankit Panda
The meeting marked Kim’s third public appearance since April.
Can China Be Compelled Into Arms Control?
By Robert Farley
There is little reason to believe that Chinese leaders will see incentives to enter arms control arrangements anytime soon.
China Plays Defense in COVID-19 PR Battle With New Report
By Associated Press
The report, which ran to 84 pages in the English version, lauded China’s “decisive victory” over the new coronavirus.
Japan Holds Anti-Racism Rally, Protesting Homegrown Police Brutality in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter
By Thisanka Siripala
Excessive force and unjust questioning against minorities are some of the issues raised by protesters in Tokyo.
A Reminder of the Chinese Contribution on D-Day
By Bonnie Girard
Huang Tingxin was given the French Legion of Honor for his service during the Allied campaign.
Cyberbullying and the Tragedy of Hana Kimura
By Hayden Marks
Governments around the world have struggled to figure out how to best confront and stop online harassment. Japan is no exception.
South Korean Government and North Korean Defectors Clash over Leaflets
By Tae-jun Kang
Seoul moved to ban leaflet dropping after a demand from the North, prompting outrage from defector groups.
North Korea Is Watching the US Anti-Racism Protests
By Edward Howell
In Pyongyang’s eyes, the racism in America is just more proof of the U.S. “hostile policy.”
Will Trump’s Arms Control Dreams for China Come True? Absolutely Not
By Robert Farley
China has no interest in the kind of arms control being discussed by the Trump administration.