Region
East Asia
Left on Read: America’s Taiwan Warning Crisis
By Noah Reed and Jonathan Walberg
Overwarning and miscommunication risk Washington’s ability to detect – and convince Taiwanese about – real threats in the Taiwan Strait.
Is China Waking up to the Dangers of AI?
By Benjamin Dubow
Beijing has thus far taken a more hands-off approach to AI development than might be expected. But as AI’s power becomes clearer, that could soon change.
South Korean Constitutional Law Expert Breaks Down the Legal Questions Facing Yoon Suk-yeol
By Kenji Yoshida
Professor Jang Young-soo discusses the legal aspects of the impeachment process and the insurrection charges facing President Yoon after his declaration of martial law.
Australia-Japan Defense Cooperation Must Stand on Its Own
By Tom Corben
The Australia-Japan-U.S. partnership might be at the core of the three countries’ regional deterrence strategy, but it will only ever be as strong as its weakest link.
Perfect Storm: The Rising Risk of China-US Conflict Over Taiwan
By William Matthews
A PLA command structure in disarray and a hawkish Trump Cabinet could lead to disastrous miscalculation over Taiwan.
China Launches New Military Drills Around Taiwan Following Lai’s First Overseas Trip
By Brian Hioe
Responses to the drills, whether from abroad or from the Taiwanese public, were relatively muted.
Could US-North Korea Talks Resume Under Trump?
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
How China Could Emerge as an Unexpected Beneficiary From Assad’s Downfall in Syria
By Ali Bilgic
Facing the loss of its sole Arab ally and much of its sphere of influence, Tehran might seek to capitalize on the opening initiated by China to mend ties with the Arab states.
What Will Donald Trump’s Priorities Be in the Asia-Pacific?
By Christopher Featherstone
The strongest lesson to be drawn from Trump’s time in the Oval Office is that he has the ability to subvert predictions.
Chinese Universities Are on the Rise
By Connor Horsfall and Pippa Ebel
China's higher education landscape remains varied in quality and scope, but the progress made is undeniable.
The CCP’s Antisemitic Experiment
By Adam Nelson
China is showing more willingness to stoke ethnic and religious divisions to influence the outcomes of policy debates and elections.
In Defiant Address, Yoon Denies Treason Charges, Vows to Fight on
By Mitch Shin
Reversing his decision to defer to the ruling party, Yoon implied that the main opposition Democratic Party was the “anti-state forces” he referred to in his declaration of martial law.