Region
East Asia
The Koreas, Bastion of Cold War Realism
By Morgan Potts
A reluctant but pragmatic defense of neorealism in Northeast Asia.
The Endless Wait for One North Korean Abductee
By Mark Fenn
The family of a Thai woman kidnapped by North Korea nearly four decades ago continue to appeal for her return.
South Korea: Migrants and Nationalism
By Steven Denney
South Korea’s growing migrant population may be contributing to the decline of ethnic nationalism.
How Much Do China’s Warships Actually Cost?
By Gabe Collins
Our author offers an estimate, focusing on the Type 054A (Jiangkai-II) frigate.
The US-Korea Summit That Wasn't
By Woo Jung-Yeop
Korean President Park was forced to postpone her visit to the U.S. Can the two sides make good use of the delay?
The South China Sea: Defining the 'Status Quo'
By Andrew Chubb
The "status quo" in the South China Sea is a slippery concept that does little to advance a rules-based order.
Forging the Trans-Pacific Partnership: An Insider's Take
By Ankit Panda
Francisco Sanchez discusses the Trans-Pacific Partnership and U.S. economic relations with major Asian economies.
China’s Impressive Performance on HIV/AIDS
By Jaime Santirso
With a unique model of cooperation, the country has achieved a remarkable turnaround in its response to the disease.
The Big Story Behind China’s New Military Strategy
By Alexander Sullivan and Andrew S. Erickson
China is becoming “more willing and able” to stake and defend its interests overseas.
Why China's Political Reforms Failed
By Wu Wei
June 4,1989 ended China's political reform movement, but the stage was set for the reformers' downfall long before.
Why China’s Air Force Needs Russia's SU-35
By Jesse Sloman and Lauren Dickey
The PLAAF has a growing fighter fleet, but it needs help on one critical component.
The Truth About Chinese Corruption
By Yukon Huang
What are the economic causes and what are the prospects for real reform?