Region
East Asia
Japan's Tangle of Ideology and Diplomacy
By Yo-Jung Chen
Abe’s diplomatic successes are being constrained by his ideological leanings.
No Seat at the Table: Taiwan and the Global Fight Against Climate Change
By Michelle Winglee
Taiwan is making its own moves to fight climate change.
Constitutional and Electoral Reform in South Korea
By Kyu Seok Shim
Despite broad consensus about the need, parties bicker over the rules.
How Japan Views History
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan’s memorials and museums shape national narratives on how to remember the war, honor the dead, and ensure peace.
Saving Taiwan's Marine Corps
By Grant Newsham and Kerry Gershaneck
Taiwan’s amphibious capabilities are becoming dangerously weak.
The Declining Power of Inter-Korean Reunions
By Steven Denney
As historical memories fade, sympathy is waning.
The Rise and Fall of Shadow Banking in China
By Sara Hsu
How shadow banking became the catch-all for riskier finance.
How Likely Is a Financial Crisis in China?
By Patrick Hess
A look at the financial risk factors in China and how successful the government has been in addressing them.
Wal-Mart Uprising: The Battle for Labor Rights in China
By Linda van der Horst
Wal-Mart is the latest frontier in China's nascent labor rights movement.
The Welcome Demise of China’s One-Child Policy
By Stephanie Gordon
The demographic impact might be marginal, but there are reasons to celebrate its end.
Moral Hazard and the US-ROK Alliance
By Daniel A. Pinkston and Clint Work
As long as South Korea is embedded in America’s great power vision, certain issues will remain.
China and the ‘Magna Carta Moment’
By Gabriel Collins
The work of civil courts may be gradually creating a robust foundation for individual rights.