Region
East Asia
Japan’s Womenomics Rebooted
By Anthony Fensom
The country still lags its peers on workplace equality, but there are some signs of progress.
What Now for Japan?
By James Pach
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wins reelection, but the policy challenges remain.
China’s Big Diplomacy Shift
By Timothy Heath
China signals a change in priorities, raising the risk of tension with the developed world.
Shinzo Abe’s New Mandate
By Kristin Surak
Abe’s win at the polls signals a democracy in disarray and a shift to a neo-nationalist agenda.
Fixing the Senkaku/Diaoyu Problem Once and For All
By Mark E. Rosen
In fact, international law does provide an achievable solution to the China-Japan dispute.
2014: A Year in North Korean Security
By Francisco Galamas
A look at Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear programs over the past 12 months, and the region’s response.
Boxing's Great Leap Forward
By Luke Hunt
Pro boxing is taking off in China, helped by the emergence of a home-grown star.
Hong Kong: Taiwan’s Broken Mirror
By Barclay Bram Shoemaker
The outcome of the protests in one give the other a glimpse of what life might be like should it return to the mainland.
KMT’s Drubbing and a Surgeon’s Victory: Not Just Cross-Strait Relations
By Bao-chiun Jing
A big win in Taipei by an independent candidate owed to more than discontent over China policy.
The Strange Tale of Yeonmi Park
By Mary Ann Jolley
A high-profile North Korean defector has harrowing stories to tell. But are they true?
5 Questions About Xi Jinping, Answered
By Mu Chunshan
Drawing on insider accounts, Mu Chunshan delves into the mysteries of Chinese politics under Xi Jinping.
The Okinawa Reality
By Ricky Hough
Geopolitical realities suggest that the recent election of an anti-base candidate is unlikely to change much.