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Northeast Asia
Japan and South Korea Should Use the Coronavirus to Patch up Their Differences
By Rintaro Nishimura
It’s in both Seoul and Tokyo’s interest to get along.
Japan’s Economic Sanctions on Korea: Part of a Phased Plan
By Yuji Hosaka
Japan’s use of export controls against Seoul is part of a well-conceived retaliatory plan.
North Korea: The Missing Link in Northeast Asia's Air Pollution Fight
By Jihyun Cha and Taeheon Lee
South Korea and China have made progress in addressing the deadly issue of fine dust, but North Korea’s engagement is necessary too.
Global Strategic Trends: Imagining East Asia in 2050
By Li Jie Sheng
A new report from the U.K. predicts trends and flashpoints that will shape East Asia over the next 30-plus years.
South Korea's Second Dokdo-class Assault Carrier and the Future of the ROKN
By Robert Farley
South Korea is wealthy enough and has a sufficiently robust shipbuilding industry to try its hand at larger carriers.
Rethinking the Early Years of the US-Japan Alliance and Soviet Competition
By Robert Farley
The early years of the U.S.-Japan alliance in the post-war era were rocky.
The Wisdom of Moscow’s Equidistant Koreas Policy
By Anthony V. Rinna
The Kremlin's balanced Koreas policy contrasts with that of its two great power peers, China and the United States.
The Risk of Kim Jong-un's New Year's Day Olive Branch
By Ankit Panda
North Korea aims to drive a wedge between the United States and its allies, with the goal of breaking the alliance.
US, Japan, South Korea to Hold Missile Tracking Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The United States and its two Northeast Asian allies continue trilateral cooperation on missile defense.
US, South Korea Kick Off Annual Foal Eagle Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The alliance kicks off its large-scale annual drills.
Little Progress on THAAD as Park, Xi Meet on G20 Sidelines
By Ankit Panda
Xi and Park reiterated their views on THAAD, but didn't appear to forge a path toward understanding.
Shaping Northeast Asia’s Future
By Robert Manning
An idea put forward by Korean President Park Geun-hye deserves support.
A Great Leap to Nowhere: Remembering the US-North Korea 'Leap Day' Deal
By Ankit Panda
Four years ago, the United States thought it had made a breakthrough with the new Kim in town. It was wrong.
2016 Geopolitical Outlook: What to Expect in the Asia-Pacific
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Shannon Tiezzi and Catherine Putz join Ankit Panda to evaluate expectations across the Asia-Pacific for the year ahead.
How Can Japan Improve Its Relations With China and South Korea?
By Yuki Tatsumi
The China-Japan-South Korea trilateral was a good thing for Japan, but much work lies ahead.
Interview: Ezra Vogel
By Emanuel Pastreich
Ezra Vogel on managing relations in Northeast Asia.
Where Do China and North Korea Stand in 2015?
By Ankit Panda
SinoNK's Adam Cathcart joins The Diplomat's Ankit Panda to discuss recent trends in North Korea-China relations.
Let's Keep the Abe Statement in Perspective
By Brad Glosserman
It is important to distinguish between the man making the statement and the country he leads.
Is Taiwan out of Vogue in Washington DC?
By J. Michael Cole
Why don't we hear much about Taiwan in Washington D.C. anymore?
South Korea, China Trade Barbs Over THAAD
By Ankit Panda
On Tuesday, Chinese and South Korean spokespeople exchanged sharp and pointed remarks over missile defense.
2015 Predictions for East Asia
By Robert E. Kelly
It looks set to be another year of repetitive, uninspiring status quo.
5 APAC Security Trends to Watch in 2015
By Robert Farley
Flashpoints' Robert Farley outlines five trends to follow in the Asia-Pacific in 2015.
US Senate Issues Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Chinese ADIZ
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. Senate resolution condemns Chinese attempts to revise the status quo in the Asia-Pacific.
Northeast Asia's Diplomatic Status Quo Persists
By Ankit Panda
There is a flurry of diplomatic activity in Northeast Asia this week, but are things really changing?
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