Region
East Asia
Lessons From South Korea’s COVID-19 Outbreak: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
By Justin Fendos
Where South Korea has succeeded – and where it has struggled – in containing the new epidemic.
China Pushes Back on US Accusation of Lasing P-8A Off Guam
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese side rejected U.S. accusations.
North Korea Conducts Long-Range Artillery Drill
By Ankit Panda
The drills involved self-propelled guns, multiple launch rocket systems, and close-range ballistic missiles.
China Declares Latest Type 052D Destroyer and Type 054A Frigate ‘Combat Ready’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has declared two new surface combatants ready for combat.
Can the Coronavirus Strengthen China’s Authoritarian Regime?
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
How the Chinese Communist Party is using the health scare to advance its control over Chinese society.
Japan’s Economy Shrinks 7 Percent in Last Quarter, Risks Recession
By Associated Press
Japan's first economic contraction in more than a year started even before the coronavirus panic.
The World Sees a Public Health Crisis. Beijing Sees a Political Threat.
By Sarah Cook
Amid the coronavirus epidemic, suppression of dissent remains a top priority for the CCP, and the stakes are higher than ever.
Lockheed Martin Wins Contract Modification for Japan Aegis Ashore Batteries
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. defense firm’s contract for the delivery of two Aegis Ashore systems to Japan is now worth $3.2. billion.
US Department of Defense: Guam Laser Incident ‘Unprofessional,’ Violates 2014 Code
By Ankit Panda
The Pentagon argued that the incident violated the 2014 Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea.
North Korea Flies out Foreign Diplomats Amid COVID-19 Concerns
By Associated Press
North Korea continues to not have publicly confirmed any cases of COVID-19.
Cracks in the System: COVID-19 in Chinese Prisons
By Zi Yang
The spread of the disease in prisons reveals flaws in China’s epidemic countermeasures.
India’s Approach to the Indian Ocean Region: From Sea Control to Sea Denial
By Suyash Desai
Given the budget constraints, the Indian Navy’s approach should change from sea control to sea denial