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East Asia
The Battle of Leyte Gulf’s Limited Tactical Legacy
By Robert Farley
What lessons do we take from the Battle of Leyte Gulf?
Taiwan and Hong Kong Spar Over Fate of Recently Freed Murder Suspect
By Nick Aspinwall
Hong Kong and Taiwan disagree on how to handle the potential return of Chan Tong-kai, wanted for murder in Taiwan.
Indo-Pacific Conceptions in the Spotlight at China’s Xiangshan Forum
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite the many headlines the concept has generated, the state of the conversation and its future prospects remain unclear.
The United States Needs Japan and South Korea to Make Up
By Ellen Swicord
For Washington, resumed cooperation between its two most important Northeast Asian allies is a core interest.
Inside Hong Kong’s Leaderless Uprising
By Magnus Ag
Young Hong Kongers, with dreams of democracy, continue their grotesquely uneven battle against Beijing.
Friends from Hong Kong: Taiwan’s Refugee Problem
By Lev Nachman and Brian Hioe
Hong Kongers looking for asylum in Taiwan are hostage to the island’s 2020 presidential politics.
Leyte Gulf: Lost in History?
By Robert Farley
The greatest naval battle of the modern era is under-remembered.
Why the New China-Singapore Defense Agreement Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the gains in the new pact may seem modest, they nonetheless deserve attention.
Is Japan’s Rail Diplomacy in Southeast Asia Moving Away From Shinkansen?
By Shang-su Wu
Southeast Asia is the main battlefield between Japan and China when it comes to high-speed rail.
South Korea Scrambles Fighter Jets Against Russian Bombers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Six Russian military aircraft were reportedly intercepted by South Korean fighter jets after they reportedly entered South Korea’s air space identification zone.
How a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Could Destabilize Japan
By Travis Sanderson
In the event of an invasion, Taiwanese with the financial resources to do so would likely flee to Japan. Is Tokyo ready?
China’s Missile Might: Strategy Power Projection
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Antoine Bondaz.