Region
East Asia
South Korea’s Dangerous Leadership Vacuum
By Benjamin Lee
South Korea’s ongoing political crisis is making it difficult to respond effectively to North Korean provocations.
Taiwan's Cold War Fortresses
By Guy Plopsky
Fortifications on Matsu Island were meant to defend against a communist invasion.
Who Will Command China's New SSBN Fleet?
By David C. Logan
How will China use its fledgling ballistic missile submarine fleet?
China: New White Paper, Old Asia Conundrum
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing is getting better at selling Asia a benign vision, but most of the region is still having trouble buying it.
Is Trouble Brewing in the Taiwan Strait?
By Neil Thompson
Amid President Trump's other moves, don't forget the possibility of the frozen conflict over Taiwan turning hot.
What’s Ailing Womenomics?
By V. Ayano Ogawa
Despite government efforts, cultural pressures continue to dissuade many women in Japan from joining the workforce.
The History of a Scandal: How South Korea's President Was Impeached
By Justin Fendos
The biggest scandal in South Korean history almost never made it to light.
The 'Civilization' of China’s Military Presence in the South China Sea
By Zhibo Qiu
Chinese policy in the South China Sea increasingly focuses on boosting its civilian presence on disputed islands.
How China Is Weaponizing Outer Space
By Harsh Vasani
Many of China's space capabilities are designed to counter U.S. military advantages.
Deconstructing China’s Energy Security Strategy
By Samir Tata
"The United States should not underestimate China’s ability to achieve energy security within the next two decades."
Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan
By T.F. Swinburne
A look back at the evolution of gay rights in Taiwan -- and the growth of the movement's opposition.
How Putin Outplayed Abe in Japan
By Liubomir K. Topaloff
In this diplomatic sparring match, there was only one winner.