Region
East Asia
What Will China’s Shift From Oil Mean for Saudi Arabia and Russia?
Dr. Erica Downs discusses the economic and geopolitical impacts of China’s energy transition.
Biden and Senate Democrats May Postpone the TikTok Bill Amid Election Year
By You Wang
Republicans have exhibited cohesion in their bid to ban TikTok, underscoring their resolve. Democratic legislators seem to display more doubts.
What the Return of Trump Would Mean for South Korea
By Clint Work
The former president called into question the U.S. force presence in Korea – the foundation for the alliance.
More Than MOFA: China’s Comprehensive Diplomacy
By Zhuoran Li
The overarching goal of comprehensive diplomacy is to mobilize and coordinate various party-state agencies to advance China’s national strategic and diplomatic objectives.
Ex-Mongolian PM Accused of Corruption by US Justice Department
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Batbold Sukhbaatar has been accused of corruption before, featuring in the Panama Paper and Pandora Papers, but has never been convicted.
Russian Veto Brings End to UN Panel Monitoring Enforcement of North Korea Sanctions
By Edith M. Lederer
Russia itself is accused of violating the sanctions through its weapons purchases from North Korea.
Deceptive Practices and Countermeasures on China’s Online Retail Platforms
By Xue Zhang
As e-commerce has exploded in China, so have sales of fake goods and deceptive advertising practices. What are the countermeasures and potential solutions?”
Is Japan Leaving Pacifism Behind?
By Jio Kamata
Although with deep hesitation, the country as a whole is beginning to reconfigure the meaning of pacifism.
Is South Korea Prepared for Election Disinformation, Deepfakes, and Cyberattacks?
By Chan Mo Ku
The Summit for Democracy in Seoul highlighted the challenges posed by AI, disinformation, and outright hacking. How is South Korea preparing?
What to Look For Out of the US-Japan-Philippines Summit
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
The leaders of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines will meet in Washington amid shared and growing concerns about China.
Amid Geopolitical Concerns, US Capital Flows From China to Japan
By Grace Shao
While China’s global growth story is hitting a rough patch, in Asia, we’ve now officially entered the era of Japan’s revitalization.
3 Key Points for Understanding China’s Foreign Policy
By Mu Chunshan
Does China want to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific? Is China using Europe as a bargaining chip with the United States? How did “wolf warrior” diplomacy come about?