Danger ahead as Kim and Yoon bury inter-Korean detente
Current tensions on the Korean Peninsula are not particularly anomalous, but the looming possibility of Donald Trump’s return to the…
Japan’s slush fund scandal unlikely to take the LDP down with PM Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hasn't been able to claw back his approval ratings with his response to the slush…
PM Kishida likely casualty in Japan’s political slush fund scandal
A slush fund scandal has rocked Japan’s ruling LDP party and is threatening to take down Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.…
Taiwan’s democracy triumphs
Results from Taiwan’s January elections show a strong democratic foundation and an informed voting population. ...
Solid processes yield mixed outcomes in US–East Asia relations
A focus on meetings and processes belies the Biden administration’s mixed results and lack of grand strategy in East Asia.…
Keeping the IPEF afloat is in Indonesia’s interest
Regardless of the IPEF outcome, partaking in its negotiations will solidify Indonesia’s status as a reliable and inclusive trade partner,…
North Korean embassy closures point to struggle and starvation
Though a string of embassy closures points to financial hardships and food shortages in North Korea, Kim Jong-un will continue…
Settling robust US–China guardrails after Blinken’s and Yellen’s China visits
Author: Sourabh Gupta, ICAS In June 2023, four months after a wayward surveillance balloon blew his impending visit off course,…
China’s strong-arming won’t work in Marcos’ Philippines
Authors: Jenny Balboa, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and Hosei University, and Shinji Takenaka, Japan Center for Economic Research Despite…
Solutions for Vietnam’s water scarce Delta
Author: Thong Anh Tran, University of Melbourne The 21st century has seen a rapid increase in the number of countries…