Region
East Asia
KMT, DPP Clash over Taiwan Defense Initiatives
By Brian Hioe
The defense priorities of the DPP, including domestic submarines and civil defense programs, have become targets for the KMT.
Mark Clifford on Jimmy Lai, the ‘Troublemaker’
By Shannon Tiezzi
“Jimmy Lai’s life story is the story of Hong Kong.”
EU-US Cooperation on China and Taiwan
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Mor Sobol.
European Business Confronts China Head On
By Bonnie Girard
European companies are more bold in addressing the Chinese government with difficult issues than many of the elected leaders of Europe.
The EU Is Following the US North Korea Playbook – But Should It Be?
By Rita Durão
EU policy often amounts to a softer echo of the United States’ failing pressure approach. It’s time for a change.
Chinese Demand for Rosewood Empowers Some of Africa’s Deadliest Terrorist Groups
By Adam Rousselle
Chinese smuggling rings have been instrumental in the illegal trafficking of rosewood. They also provide support to terrorist groups in West Africa and Mozambique.
60 Years of Japan-South Korea Relations: A Moment for Reflection and Progress
By Haruka Satake
Under the leadership of Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, there is hope that recent momentum will continue.
Will the Trump Administration Save TikTok? What’s Next for the Platform
By Chelsea Toczauer
The social media app’s survival in the U.S. will hinge on its ability to secure legal wins, build political alliances, or adapt structurally to evolving demands.
Mongolia’s Parliament Chair on 100 Years of Constitutional Democracy
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Amarbayasgalan Dashzevge on the significance of the 1924 Constitution and the more recent reforms in the Mongolian legislative branch.
Listening to China’s Economic Whisperers
By Qiqin Sun and Lizzi C. Lee
The voices shaping economic strategy extend beyond the Communist Party’s inner circle to include a select “brain trust” of prominent economists.
China’s Summit Diplomacy: Insights From BRICS, APEC and the G20
By R. Evan Ellis
Xi Jinping and his government have been remarkably vague regarding the international agenda China publicly promotes.
Rubio’s Nomination to Head US Diplomacy Bodes Well for Human Rights in China
By Yaqiu Wang
The Florida senator has an opportunity to strengthen Donald Trump’s mixed record on holding Beijing accountable for abuses.