Assessing the Outcomes of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit – The Diplomat
The meeting fulfilled its purpose as a symbolic statement of American commitment, but came up short on the specifics.Read More
Malaysian FM Meets With Counterpart from Myanmar Opposition Movement – The Diplomat
The meeting could mark a turning-point in the bloc's approach to the ongoing conflict in its errant member-state.Read More
Marcos’ Victory Offers Washington the Chance for a Diplomatic Reset with the Philippines – The Diplomat
Marcos might not have been the ideal choice of many U.S. policymakers, but he offers the opportunity for a more stable and predictable partnership.Read More
Why Taiwan Can’t Copy Ukraine’s Civil Defense Blueprint – The Diplomat
Replicating Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Force is not legally or politically feasible in Taiwan – at least for now.Read More
Okinawa Marks 50 Years of End to US Rule Amid Protests – The Diplomat
Fifty years after Okinawa was returned to Japan’s control, locals continue to decry the outsized burden the island group carries in the Japan-U.S. security alliance.Read...
Taiwan Fights for Its Diplomatic Survival in Latin America – The Diplomat
How long will the region’s smaller, cash-strapped countries be able to remain aligned with Taipei? Read More
Ukraine War: The Impact on Japan-Russia Relations – The Diplomat
Insights from Jeffrey Hornung.Read More
South Korea Can Do More in the Battle Against COVID-19 – The Diplomat
For all its success at home, South Korea has been less forthcoming with donations during the pandemic.Read More
What’s Behind China’s Ban on NFTs? – The Diplomat
Chinese authorities have made it clear that they do not welcome financial elements of the new economy, including NFTs.Read More
North Korea’s COVID-19 Crisis – The Diplomat
Pyongyang may resort to a nuclear test when it fails to prevent the spread of the coronavirus nationwide. Read More