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East Asia
US State Department Approves Possible F-15J Modernization Sale for Japan
By Ankit Panda
The F-15J modernization package would supplement other Air Self-Defense Force programs.
The Importance of the India-Japan Dharma Guardian Military Exercises
By Rupakjyoti Borah
What do the evolving joint exercises between India and Japan tell us about their relationship?
North Korea Refuses Meeting With South Over Resort Demolition Plan
By Associated Press
Kim Jong Un wants to remove South Korean-made facilities at Mount Kumgang, once a symbol of inter-Korean exchanges.
A Conversation on Hong Kong
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks to RTHK broadcaster Annemarie Evans.
Pompeo Drops the Niceties on the Quad: What Now?
By Ankit Panda
Has the U.S. secretary of state laid bare what the “quad” truly intends?
The China-NBA Tempest in a Teacup
By Jansen Tham
The NBA-China spat is just the latest indication of a longstanding (and growing) problem.
China’s Communists Hold Key Meeting Amid Rising Challenges
By Associated Press
The fourth plenum kicked off in Beijing on October 28.
The Future of US-China Strategic Competition: Minding the Clarity Gaps
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the outlines of a longer-term competition have been cohering, there are also lingering uncertainties as to how this phase of U.S-China relations will evolve.
Did South Korea Just Copy North Korean Fashion?
By Tae-jun Kang
Controversy over new palace uniforms hints at deeper public discontent with the Moon administration's North Korea policy.
Russia-China Strategic Alliance Gets a New Boost with Missile Early Warning System
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The development is the latest indicator that the bilateral relationship is getting stronger.
Pence Doubles Down on ‘Tough on China’ Messaging
By Eleanor Albert
At a recent speech, the U.S. vice president reprised his “bad cop” on China role.
Russia to Help China Develop an Early Warning System
By Dmitry Stefanovich
In October, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Moscow was assisting Beijing in developing an early warning system.