2022/06/28 |
What To Expect From South Korea’s First NATO Summit
South Korea’s president has vowed to make the country a “global pivotal state” bolstering cooperation with like-minded countries to promote liberal democratic values of freedom, peace, and prosperity.
2022/06/15 |
China’s Wavering Position on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Threatens Its Legacy at Home and Abroad
Beijing’s official policy has remained ambiguously in support of the Russian cause, but against its consequences.
2022/06/01 |
As the World Sanctions Russia, China Takes Note
China’s reliance on the West and its capacity to withstand sanctions will be reduced if it has more control over the financial system. While it is working towards becoming less economically dependent on the West, it is not there yet.
2022/05/12 |
How Russia and China Exploit History to Further Their Interests
The arbitrariness in the way they deal with their own national history helps Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin secure power and justify their policies.
2022/04/21 |
Indonesia Is a Fence Sitter on the Russia–Ukraine Crisis
While Indonesia’s government avoided taking a stand on the war, public opinion tilted in favor of Russia.
2022/04/11 |
Taiwan Mulls Lengthening Military Service
Analysts believe Taiwan’s ability and commitment to defend itself has been questioned in both Beijing and Washington and improving mandatory military service would send a clear signal to both that it is prepared.
2022/04/07 |
Ukraine War: How Russian Propaganda Dominates Chinese Social Media
In China’s cyberspace, Russian propaganda continues to influence the discourse over the war in Ukraine. Experts say the efforts could be Beijing’s attempt to trigger anti-Western sentiments.
2022/03/25 |
Why Taiwan Came Up During Ukraine-Related Call Between Biden, China’s Xi
While the calls signal stability in Sino-U.S. ties, experts see low odds of the two countries advancing toward any stronger friendship.
2022/03/21 |
Ukraine: Why China Is Not Yet Bailing Out Russia
China has been careful not to make enemies in Europe. Ukraine and much of the former Soviet Union are key components in the ongoing Belt-and-Road initiatives to build a massive international infrastructure of trade routes.
2022/03/17 |
How the ‘Two Myanmars’ View the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The split mirrors Myanmar’s military and political differences.
2022/03/16 |
China Says It Is ‘Not a Party’ to Ukraine Crisis
Media reports emerged that Moscow has requested military and economic assistance from China for its war in Ukraine, which China denied.
2022/03/11 |
What the Ukraine Crisis Means for the Indo-Pacific
Beijing’s support for Russia comes with downsides for the region, not least a hit to global markets.
2022/03/10 |
Is Taiwan’s Solidarity With Ukraine Taking Root?
Since the day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, crowds have gathered every day in front of the office of the de facto Russian embassy.
2022/03/10 |
Tokyo Freezes Assets of Russians, Clarifying Once Ambiguous Relations With Moscow
The shift of tone since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the collapse of faith of both the Japanese government and the public that Russia will abide by international norms, analysts say.
2022/03/09 |
What Ukraine Means for Taiwan’s Security
Although authoritarian states implement similar strategies against their military targets, there’s important distinctions worth keeping in mind when comparing the war in Ukraine to a potential cross-strait conflict.
