Region
East Asia
Dead in the Water: India’s Push Into the Seas Is Unlikely to Help Matters on Land
By Abhijnan Rej
As the Ladakh crisis crosses the 5-month mark, many in New Delhi are suggesting a radically different approach toward China’s bad behavior.
What to Expect From North Korea’s Military Parade
By Bruce Klingner
Pyongyang is likely preparing to reveal new missiles – and more – during anniversary celebrations on October 10.
Will the Suga Administration Step Up Japan’s Climate Change Leadership?
By Thisanka Siripala
Without specific decarbonization measures, Japan’s commitment to a post-COVID green recovery remains unclear under the Suga administration.
Can India Pursue the ‘Strategic Encirclement’ of China?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Pushing back against Chinese behavior in East and Southeast Asia would shore up India's position in the Himalayas.
South Korea Baffled by Stop-and-Search, Police Bus Walls During Protests
By Tae-jun Kang
Moves to disrupt anti-government protests were justified as a COVID-19 response measure, but many suspect a darker motivation.
What Influences South Korean Perceptions on Immigration?
By Timothy S. Rich, Carolyn Brueggemann, Kaitlyn Bison and Michael King
The assumption remains that the public prefers ethnic Korean immigration, but is that true?
US Presidential Elections 2020: The Taiwan Factor
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Elizabeth Freund Larus.
Taiwan Debates Military Preparedness Measures as Chinese Threats Escalate
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan is considering an increase in reservist call-ups as the U.S. mulls abandoning its longtime policy of “strategic ambiguity.”
What Forced Labor in Xinjiang Means for Supply Chain Due Diligence
By Andrew Samet
Can audit firms actually credibly audit in Xinjiang? Can they actually credibly audit in China at all?
Australia and South Korea Can and Must Deepen Defense Industry Cooperation
By Tom Corben
A foundation is being already laid for enhanced collaboration on shared supply chain and R&D challenges.
Australia-Japan-India Trilateral Sets Sights on Supply Chain Resilience
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
China’s assertive behavior is the glue that holds the Australia-Japan-India trilateral together.
What Should Be on the Agenda for US-Korea Relations?
By Troy Stangarone
Americans, in general, have a favorable opinion of South Korea. There’s ample appetite for expanding cooperation along several avenues.