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Seoul Rejects Refugee Claims by Chinese North Korean Defectors
Some experts say 3,000-5,000 ethnic Chinese live in North Korea and are the only foreigners with permanent residency rights.
Japan Pledges Support For Asia-wide Decarbonization
Japan aims to lead Asia toward a carbon-free society but failed to commit to a turn away from fossil fuel projects.
China Isn’t the Only Reason for Cambodia’s Vaccination Success
More than good relations with China, Cambodia’s vaccination success comes down to effective and responsive government actions in a moment of crisis.
China’s New Land Borders Law Is a Nightmare for North Korean Refugees
Although the main focus of China’s new land law relates to territorial disputes with neighboring countries like India, it also contains specific language applicable to the influx of outside populations.
Japan’s Princess Mako Marries Commoner, Loses Royal Status
The couple will move together to New York to start a new life after facing intense scrutiny and criticism in Japan.
New Rule From US Commerce May Help Limit Spread of North Korean Cybercrime
How does a new rule barring the export and resale of cyber “intrusion software” to China and Russia without the proper license mitigate the North Korean cyber threat?
Japan Leader Calls for Greater Military Capability, Spending
Kishida said Japan's security environment has been rapidly changing.
The Inter-Korean Missile Race Picks Up the Pace
Both North and South Korea demonstrated a wide range of new missile capabilities in September 2021. What’s driving their arms race?
JIMEX-21: India-Japan Maritime Exercise
In addition to India-Japan exercises, there have been several other naval exercises in the region in recent months involving a growing roster of countries.
A Turning Point for Japan-US Climate Cooperation?
Biden needs to put more pressure on Japan to abandon coal.
Engaging North Korea Via Subnational Diplomacy
Subnational diplomacy offers an established, yet underutilized, opportunity for American officials to creatively engage Pyongyang.
Japan’s Kishida: A Dove in Hawk’s Clothing?
The new Japanese prime minister will find it a challenge to unite his divided party while also winning the confidence of an increasingly skeptical electorate.
Japan PM Kishida’s New Ministry and the Legacy of Abenomics
While Kishida retains many of his predecessor's economic policies, his mission to reduce income disparities represents a fresh take on economic security.
Japan’s New PM to Seek Fresh Mandate to Handle Virus, Economy
Kishida said he would dissolve the lower house next week in preparation for October 31 elections.
Revisiting RCEP’s Trade Implications
What are the implications of RCEP for trade? The second of a four-part series looks at the agreement’s impact on trade.
Week of Tit-for-Tat Missile Tests on Korean Peninsula
North and South Korea both test new missiles, including a new South Korean submarine-launched missile.
Banished Soviet-Koreans Helped Build North Korea
Pyongyang touts its reclusive nature as an act of national pride free from foreign influence, but outsiders helped establish the state.
Suga Bows Out of Party Vote, Paves Way for New Japan Leader
The Liberal Democrats and their coalition partner have a majority in parliament. Whoever wins the September 29 party vote is likely to become the new prime minister.
In a First, US Jets Will Fly Off a Japanese Warship This Fall
Marine Corps F-35B fighters will operate off Japan’s modified “helicopter destroyers.”
Are Yasukuni Shrine Visits a Sign of Rising Nationalism in Japan?
Conservative politicians have aggressively tried to cultivate nationalism in the Japanese public. Are visits to the Yasukuni Shrine effective in that pursuit?
Japan and Kazakhstan: Partners in Nuclear Disarmament
Tokyo and Nur-Sultan share a commitment to nuclear non-proliferation rooted in their first-hand experiences with the trauma of nuclear weapons.
Japan’s COVID-19 Vaccination Drive Success Is an Opportunity for Global Leadership
Tokyo is battling a surge in COVID-19 cases, but its initially slow vaccination campaign has surged ahead too.
Online Shopping for Nukes? Tune Into a North Korean Military Parade.
North Korean broadcasts of military parades offer a veritable weapons catalog for U.S. adversaries.
To Compete With Beijing, the Quad Must Remain Pro-Asia, Not Anti-China
Countries across Southeast Asia do not wish to be pushed into choosing sides when their economic futures depend on maintaining positive ties with China and the United States.
The Quad Conducts Malabar Naval Exercise
Australia is back for the second year in a row, underscoring the Quad’s deepening commitment to cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.