The Two Koreas’ Recent Arms Displays Are Sending Very Different Messages
North Korea has announced that it successfully tested a new, smaller submarine-launched ballistic missile, or SLBM, on Tuesday.
Asian studies
China Isn’t the Only One Arming Up in Asia
In July, an obscure but important body called the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology announced the 77th launch of the Long March 2C orbital launch vehicle
‘Squid Game’ Hides a Hopeful Message Within a Dystopian Nightmare
Netflix’s new Korean horror drama suggests there’s more to life than the brutal realities of neoliberal capitalism.
Why China Is Alienating the World
Its economy was beating estimates. President Xi Jinping was implementing the country’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative and was on the cusp of opening China’s first overseas military base in Djibouti.
Taiwan and the Fight for Democracy
The story of Taiwan is one of resilience—of a country upholding democratic, progressive values while facing a constant challenge to its existence.
Is Defending Taiwan Worth the Risk?
Hey, Matt! Fall is finally here in D.C.: The leaves are falling, the temperature is pleasant, traffic is reliably terrible, and apparently America is now secretly basing troops in Taiwan.
China’s Economic Coercion Is More Bark Than Bite
Economic warfare has been part of statecraft for centuries, so it’s no surprise Beijing is leveraging its growing economic clout for political ends.
Belt and Road Meets Build Back Better
Last week marked senior Biden administration officials’ first visits to developing countries to scout potential investments in infrastructure projects.
Correspondence: Is China a Cautious Bully?
Ketian Zhang’s article is an important contribution to the literature on Chinese foreign policy and coercive diplomacy.
