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North Korea Flies Trash Balloons Over the South as Kim Jong Un Doubles Down on Satellite Ambitions
The balloons, laden with trash and manure, were characterized by North Korean officials as a response to South Korean leafleting campaigns.
As China and Iran Hunt for Dissidents in the US, the FBI Is Racing to Counter the Threat
Most defendants charged in transnational repression plots are based in their home country, making arrests and prosecutions rare.
Is the US Finally Taking China’s NFU Seriously?
The U.S. is open to considering a proposal by China that nuclear weapons states negotiate a treaty on the no-first use (NFU) of nuclear weapons.
The Consequences of China’s Voracious Appetite for Illicit South African Abalone
With profound cultural significance in Asia, poached abalone is trafficked across the globe, inflicting significant harm on disadvantaged South African coastal communities where poaching means survival.
A Warm Welcome for Japan’s Kishida in Washington
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida addressed the U.S. Congress and met the president of the Philippines. However, a tentative offer to join the AUKUS security pact presents Japan with a dilemma.
Japan Investigates Alleged Chinese Drone Footage of JS Izumo
Multiple photos of the Yokosuka-based USS Ronald Reagan were also allegedly taken by a Chinese drone. The authenticity of the footage hasn’t been determined yet.
The Broadening Strategy of U.S. Technological Restrictions on China
The Biden administration's restrictions can be said to have shifted from “small yard, high fence” to “large yard, low fence.”
What Chinese Navy Planners Are Learning from Ukraine’s Use of Unmanned Surface Vessels
Ukraine’s use of USVs has given the world’s navies a genuine view of what large scale future naval warfare might look like.
China is Untangling the Latin American Spaghetti Bowl
China’s multipronged and innovative approach to engaging regional organizations in the Americas has permitted Beijing to expand its presence across the region.
De-Risking’s Blind Spot: China’s Targeting of Global Civil Society
Any de-risking strategy that does not include a focus on protecting civil society from CCP interference will fall short.
Sela Tunnel: India’s Border Infrastructure Push Makes Progress
With tensions persisting on the Sino-Indian border, Delhi’s efforts to bolster its infrastructure in critical areas continues.
North Korea Resumes Missile Tests, Raising Tensions With Rivals After Military Drills End
The launches came after South Korean-U.S. military drills concluded and as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Seoul for a democracy summit.
China and India’s Intense Contest for Influence
India has kept a close watch on China’s activities and responded strongly where its security was directly affected.
IAEA Chief Reassures Residents That Treated Wastewater Discharge at Fukushima Nuclear Plant Is Safe
The discharges have been opposed by fishing groups and neighboring countries including China, which banned all imports of Japanese seafood immediately after the release began.
What’s in the US Intelligence Community’s 2024 Annual Threat Assessment?
China, Russia, and the usual suspects feature heavily in a tangled web of threats perceived by the U.S. intelligence community that range across the globe.
Laos Faces a Delicate Balancing Act as ASEAN Leader
How Vientiane approaches its obligations to ASEAN and its debt to China will be a key to the bloc’s fortunes in 2024.
Japan’s Role in Healing the Aral Sea and Engaging Central Asia
Tokyo is a quiet but important partner to Central Asia, with notable engagement on projects related to the Aral Sea.
Major Automakers May Be Using Chinese Aluminum Produced With Uyghur Forced Labor
A new report from Human Rights Watch links some of the world's largest car manufacturers to aluminum allegedly produced with forced labor by Uyghurs.
North Korea Appears to Demolish ‘Reunification Arch’ as Kim Jong Un Turns Against Ties With South
The apparent demolition comes less than a month after Kim announced that his country would no longer pursue reconciliation with the South.
How Earthquakes Shake Japan’s Political Landscape
The earthquake that struck Japan on New Year’s Day caused a grave tragedy but a political crisis, like that seen in 2011, seems to have been dodged.
Maldives’ Muizzu Throws in With China
Malé is playing India and China against each other and trying to get the best deal, but Muizzu appears to have gone a bit overboard this time.
The US, South Korea and Japan Conduct Naval Drills in a Show of Strength Against North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been on a provocative run of weapons testing and threats that raised regional tensions to their highest point in years.
Montenegro’s Scandal-ridden Chinese Road
A decade on, the country faces crippling economic challenges and environmental degradation from the ambitious (and still incomplete) highway project.
Why Food Security is a Top Priority for China
As the world’s largest food producer and importer, changes in China’s domestic food production and agricultural trade policies may have a significant impact on global trade flows.
How Should Beijing Engage with the Next Taiwanese Administration?
Regardless of who wins Taiwan’s January 13 election, Beijing will have a golden opportunity to initiate talks without preconditions.