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Country Report: Japan (February 2024)
The foreign policy news in Japan over the first fifty days of Donald Trump’s second term as president was all about Trump. It was overwhelmingly negative. In the […] The …
Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed interest in restarting talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday, emphasizing their “very good relationship” and calling the country a “nuclear power.” …
China’s Growing Concerns Over India-US Relations
Beijing wants to believe that friction with Trump will push India toward China. That’s a flawed assumption – but one that speaks to Chinese anxieties.
China’s Pivot to ‘Small and Beautiful’ Foreign Aid
Beijing is responding to past international criticism and a domestic economic slowdown while offering a cost-effective tool to deepen influence in the Global South.
Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’
The reported sinking of a North Korean freighter after a collision with a Chinese ship has underscored the dangers of DPRK maritime practices, in which vessels sail on so-called dark …
ROK court upholds prison sentences for activists who spied for North Korea
South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld prison sentences for three individuals convicted of violating the country’s National Security Act, including by engaging in illegal contact with North Korean operatives …
How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing hard for Ukraine and Russia to start ceasefire talks and end the war, but while his focus is on Kyiv and Moscow, there’s another …
Joh Kyeongil: What it means to be a progressive North Korean defector
Many prominent North Korean defectors who have resettled in South Korea are known for their alignment with conservative political causes, such as the former DPRK diplomat Tae Yong-ho, activist Yeonmi …
Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
Kim Jong Un has big plans for North Korean tourism in 2025. The massive Wonsan-Kalma coastal resort, a sprawling complex of hotels and leisure facilities, is slated to finally open …
North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border
North Korea warned that the recent South Korean bombing mishap near the border risked dangerously escalating tensions, using the accident to sharply criticize ongoing U.S.-ROK springtime drills. In a statement …
How South Korea’s political crisis impacts North Korea policy
D-day is rapidly approaching for South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, with the Constitutional Court expected to rule on whether to uphold his impeachment in the next week. Whatever the court …
China’s System of Mass Arbitrary Detention
New research analyzing 1,545 prison sentences echoes U.N. concerns that arbitrary detentions “may constitute crimes against humanity.”
What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling
South Korea’s Constitutional Court will soon deliver a milestone ruling on President Yoon Suk-yeol’s political fate following his Dec. 3 martial law declaration, deciding whether to permanently remove him from …
At ‘Two Sessions,’ Beijing Signals Greater Protections for Delivery Riders
As China’s gig economy booms, the government is pushing to expand social security coverage for these informal workers.
US-ROK forces hold air assault training as North Korea continues to slam drills
U.S. and South Korean forces held joint air assault training on Tuesday as part of spring exercises on countering North Korean threats, while the ROK navy practiced intercepting weapons of …
North Korea pledges to improve internet freedom but rejects anti-torture treaty
North Korea has rejected a majority of recommendations by U.N. member states to improve its human rights, most notably spurning calls to ratify a convention against torture But Pyongyang also …
More North Korean missiles, US-ROK drills and a nuke submarine inspection
North Korea launched “multiple unidentified ballistic missiles” toward the Yellow Sea on Monday afternoon, according to the South Korean military, hours after the U.S. and ROK kicked off large-scale springtime …
Should Beijing Get Credit for Incubating DeepSeek?
China’s tech startups have followed a distinct development path – one shaped by local governments. Hangzhou, home to DeepSeek, is a prime example.
Chinese journalists return to North Korea for first time since pandemic
Leading Chinese media outlets have re-established their presence in North Korea for the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19, though it remains unclear when Pyongyang will allow other news …
North Korean troops pivotal to Russian military advances in Kursk, Ukraine says
North Korean troops have played a pivotal role in Russia’s recent advances against Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, Kyiv has assessed, a move aimed at cutting off logistical supplies …
North Korean IT workers targeting European governments, security organizations
North Korean IT workers are expanding their global operations beyond securing jobs at U.S. companies, with particular focus on infiltrating European governments and stealing data from security organizations, according to …
US-ROK kick off Freedom Shield exercises as North Korea ramps up criticism
U.S. and South Korea kicked off their annual large-scale springtime exercise, Freedom Shield, on Monday, as North Korea ramped up criticism of the drills as a “war rehearsal.” This year’s …
North Korea launches ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles after US-ROK drills begin
North Korea launched “multiple unidentified ballistic missiles” toward the Yellow Sea on Monday afternoon, according to the South Korean military, hours after the U.S. and ROK kicked off large-scale springtime …
North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the country’s first nuclear-powered missile submarine in recent days, according to state media on Saturday, with the report including the first photos of …
Why a Possible Trump-Putin Rapprochement Is Good for China
Whatever the U.S. intentions, the outcome of the Russia-U.S. dialogue would be beneficial for China.