Region
East Asia
Sino-Indian Competition in Myanmar in the Spotlight With Indian Navy Chief Visit
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The naval visit last week again focused attention on the role of India and China in the Southeast Asian state, even though New Delhi’s weakness lies more in non-security realms.
Countering China’s Influence Campaigns at European Universities
By Ivana Karásková
Central and Eastern EU member states are in general vulnerable given the financial constraints at even the leading universities.
Outbreak, Economic Ills Dim Luster of Japan’s Olympic Year
By Associated Press
Could the double-whammy of the coronavirus and a flagging economy finally end Shinzo Abe’s record-breaking term as prime minister?
Czech Companies the Latest Target of Chinese Retaliation for Taiwan Ties
By Nick Aspinwall
The Chinese government threatened Czech companies over a planned Taiwan visit by a top Czech official. It’s part of a global strategy to pressure entities that engage with Taiwan.
China’s Leaders Say Nation Yet to Turn Corner in Coronavirus Fight
By Associated Press
China's leadership sounded a cautious note Friday about the country's progress in halting the spread of the new virus after several days of upbeat messages.
COVID-19: Dr. Zhong Nanshan Is In
By Marjorie Perry
Amid a public trust crisis sparked by the new coronavirus, the 'SARS hero' has been tasked to reassure us it’s going to be okay.
South Korea Reports 1st Virus Death; 2.5M Urged to Stay Home
By Associated Press
South Korea reported its first death from the new virus on Thursday while the mayor of a southeastern city urged its 2.5 million people to stay inside.
New Coronavirus Cases Decline in China as Counting Method Revised Again
By Associated Press
Authorities have once again changed how they count new daily infections.
Bong Happy ‘Parasite’ Succeeded Despite Disparity It Showed
By Associated Press
"Parasite" won best picture at this month's 92nd Academy Awards, among other accolades.
How Did the Abe Cabinet Attempt to Mitigate the Economic Pain From Its Tax Hike?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan’s GDP fell by 6.3 percent after the sales tax hike. The Abe government must have seen that coming.
What Is Japan’s Next Generation Fighter Concept About?
By Robert Farley
More information about Japan’s next generation fighter concept has emerged.
Interview: Understanding Total Competition and China’s Challenge in the South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A conversation with Patrick Cronin and Ryan Neuhard analyzing Beijing’s behavior in the South China Sea, its wider regional ambitions, and how to respond.