Region
East Asia
US Ambassador Calls China’s Tech Support for Russia During Ukraine Invasion a ‘Major Mistake’
By Associated Press
China "is not neutral, but has effectively sided with Russia in this war," U.S. Ambassador to Beijing Nicholas Burns said this week.
Critical Infrastructure and Power Games in China-EU Relations
By Mathieu Duchâtel
China’s investment in strategic infrastructure, though often overlooked, was a primary factor in the decline of China-EU relations.
Making Sense of Xi’s Claim That the US Is ‘Goading’ China to Invade Taiwan
By Corey Lee Bell
Xi Jinping's statement reflects long established and now widely held Chinese elite perceptions of U.S. motives in the “Taiwan question.”
Japan Air Self-Defense Force to Hold Joint Drills With Germany, France, Spain in July
By Takahashi Kosuke
This is the first time that aircraft from the three European countries’ air forces will be deployed to Japan at the same time.
Mongolia-EU Relations Are Gaining Momentum
By Bolor Lkhaajav
As the two sides celebrate 35 years of diplomatic ties, Mongolia’s relationship with Europe is breaking new ground.
Taiwan’s Aging Society Poses a National Security Threat
By Jeremiah May and Daniel Fu
Taiwan’s declining population has pressing ramifications for its ability to recruit and sustain an adequate fighting force.
In Global First, China’s Lunar Probe Returns to Earth With Samples From the Far Side of the Moon
By Huizhong Wu
Chang’e 6 is the first lunar mission to have collected samples from the far side of the moon.
Japan: No Indo-Pacific Order Without International Order
By Jagannath Panda, Julie Yu-Wen Chen, and Richard Ghiasy
Japan smartly places Indo-Pacific order under the aegis of international order, with a much more proactive and coordinative role for itself.
Japan’s Decades-long Diplomatic Transformation
By Keikichi Takahashi
Japan’s post Cold War foreign policy evolution stems from emerging threats abroad and political reforms at home.
What South Korea Needs Post-Russia-North Korea Mutual Defense Treaty
By Jong Min Lee
In forging deeper strategic ties with Pyongyang, Russia has inadvertently tarnished one of the key touchstones of Moscow’s relations with Seoul.
China’s Rise in the Global South
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Dawn Murphy.
Mongolia’s Precarious Energy Security
By Telmen Altanshagai
Mongolia's energy security needs to be viewed holistically, as a function of its economy, environment, and geopolitical situation.