Demystifying China’s Role in Italy’s Port of Trieste
By Francesca Ghiretti
The ghosts of Chinese control or even ownership have haunted the port since a March 2019 MoU. But those concerns have always been overblown.
China’s Bid to Conquer Russia’s 5G Market Should Worry the Kremlin
By Danil Bochkov
Russia’s overdependence on Chinese 5G equipment has implications for the country’s technological development and security.
A Nuclear North Korea’s Wake-up Call
By Ankit Panda
A spectacular pre-dawn parade on Saturday served to remind the world of North Korea’s continuing missile progress.
Trouble in Kyrgyzstan: Assessing the October 2020 Crisis
By Ankit Panda
Catherine Putz explains the background to Kyrgyzstan’s October 2020 crisis.
Suganomics: Abenomics Minus Yasukuni?
By Anthony Fensom
Can Japan's new PM get the economy back on track in a nation facing a global pandemic, mounting debt and adverse demographics?
India’s Illiberal Turn and the Indo-Pacific
By Ankit Panda
How will internal developments in India affect its foreign relations?
Another ‘Quad’ Ministerial in Early October 2020: What Now?
By Ankit Panda
A new Suga administration in Japan will host the second-ever Quad ministerial.
Southeast Asia Caught Between the US and China
By Ankit Panda
How do Southeast Asian countries view intensifying geopolitical competition between the United States and China in Asia?
Can China Become the World Leader in Semiconductors?
By Justin Hodiak and Scott W. Harold
China’s semiconductor industry faces considerable challenges in reaching global leadership status. But don't assume it's impossible.
China’s Draft Data Security Law: A Practical Review
By Marcel Green
For the first time, the Chinese government is taking steps to protect personal and consumer data. Businesses should take note.
The Real Strategic End Game in Decoupling From China
By Valbona Zeneli and Joseph Vann
Going all-in on the transatlantic economy is the only serious option for Western democracies seeking to counter China.
What Can Asia Expect From Suga’s Japan?
By Ankit Panda
Abe's successor will represent continuity, but faces a challenging set of internal issues.