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China, Taiwan, and Core of Vatican Diplomacy 

China, Taiwan, and Core of Vatican Diplomacy 

By Thomas Ching Wei Tu
When it comes to the Holy See, neither Taipei’s nor Beijing’s typical tactics for wooing diplomatic allies are effective.
South Korean Doctors Should Return to Duty

South Korean Doctors Should Return to Duty

By Eunwoo Lee
They are jeopardizing patients’ lives to safeguard their own privilege.

Japan’s Nuclear Energy Policy Disaster

Japan’s Nuclear Energy Policy Disaster

By Florentine Koppenborg
The yawning gap between vision and policy reality jeopardizes Japan’s important energy security goals and efforts to decarbonize the energy supply.

India Looks to Step Up Security and Economic Cooperation With Japan, South Korea

India Looks to Step Up Security and Economic Cooperation With Japan, South Korea

By Mari Yamaguchi
Jaishankar’s trip to East Asia touched on similar themes in both Seoul and Tokyo.

Taiwan’s Surprising Drop in Trade Dependence on Mainland China

Taiwan’s Surprising Drop in Trade Dependence on Mainland China

By Howard Shen
The root cause is not Taipei’s efforts, but China’s own economic woes.
President Bio’s Visit Charts a More Holistic Path for China-Sierra Leone Relations

President Bio’s Visit Charts a More Holistic Path for China-Sierra Leone Relations

By Rosie Wigmore
The trend toward diversification could also be a bellwether for China’s relationship with other African countries.

Even Without Sanctions, South Korea Significantly Reduced Fossil Fuel Imports From Russia

Even Without Sanctions, South Korea Significantly Reduced Fossil Fuel Imports From Russia

By Troy Stangarone
Seoul did not adopt sanctions on Russian fossil fuels, but it has sharply cut such imports nonetheless. 
Australia Lists Japan’s Mogami Class as 1 of 4 Contenders for Its Next Frigate

Australia Lists Japan’s Mogami Class as 1 of 4 Contenders for Its Next Frigate

By Takahashi Kosuke
The JMSDF chief praised the move as “a sign of the high trust and evaluation” of Japanese defense equipment.

Avoiding a US-Japan Rift Over Steel

Avoiding a US-Japan Rift Over Steel

By Richard Katz
Is a deal between Nippon Steel and United Steelworkers in the offing?

Japan’s Ruling Party Wants to Export Its Next-Generation Fighter. The Public Is Reluctant. 

Japan’s Ruling Party Wants to Export Its Next-Generation Fighter. The Public Is Reluctant. 

By Jio Kamata
The LDP's coalition partner is opposed to allowing exports of the co-produced fighters, citing public resistance to the idea.

The Political Calculus Behind Xi Jinping’s Emphasis on Climate Leadership

The Political Calculus Behind Xi Jinping’s Emphasis on Climate Leadership

By Bin Gu and Jonghyuk Lee
Under Xi, China has embraced green diplomacy as part of its global ambitions.
With Starlink and Satellite Launches, Mongolia’s Digital Transformation Reaches a Milestone

With Starlink and Satellite Launches, Mongolia’s Digital Transformation Reaches a Milestone

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia’s activities with SpaceX and Thales Alenia Space demonstrate both Ulaanbaatar’s development strategy and its third-neighbor foreign policy.

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