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August 12, 2024 Special Forum
China’s Relations with Asia’s Southern Tier

Four themes characterized Chinese analysis of India during 2021–2024. The first was India’s view of the Indo-Pacific strategy and the Quad, which led to a key debate: Was […]

Danielle F. S. Cohen

AUKUS, Belt and Road Initiative, Global South, non-alignment, Quad
July 9, 2024 Open Forum
From Like-Minded to Like-Acting: The EU-ROK Strategic Partnership in Times of Crisis

The year 2023 marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the European Union (EU). From early beginnings […]

Francesca Frassineti

economic security, European Union, human rights, Indo-Pacific strategy, US-China rivalry
July 9, 2024 Country Reports · Japan
Country Report: Japan (June 2024)

Despite Chinese efforts to revitalize economic relations with Japan, the spring of 2024 saw no resurgence of optimism. The shadow of China’s boycott of Japanese marine products as […]

Editorial Staff

CJK summit, Putin-Kim summit, Taiwan contingency, trilateralism, Ukraine War
July 1, 2024 China · Country Reports
Country Report: China (June 2024)

In early 2024, Chinese analysts assessed India’s efforts to assert greater influence in the Global South. One article evaluated India’s attempts to replace China as the leader of […]

Danielle F. S. Cohen (assisted by Dong Jiaxin)

ASEAN, Belt and Road Initiative, Global South, NATO, Non-aligned Movement
June 28, 2024 Country Reports · South Korea
Country Report: South Korea (June 2024)

May and June can be characterized as a period marked by efforts to enhance relations with China and proactive engagement across multiple fronts in Asia and Africa, while […]

Shinhyung Lee

CJK summit, Indo-Pacific strategy, Korea-Africa summit, THAAD, trilateralism
June 27, 2024 Country Reports · Russia
Country Report: Russia (May 2024)

Putin’s May trip to China and June trips to North Korea and Vietnam showcased the Asian axis of his pursuit of a new world order. Some commentators abroad […]

Editorial Staff

“Turn to the East”, BRICS, CJK summit, SCO, Ukraine
May 22, 2024 Country Reports · Japan
Country Report: Japan (May 2024)

On February 16 Yomiuri discussed a proposed law making it easier to share secrets and conduct joint research. This aimed to raise Japan to the international level for […]

Editorial Staff

ASEAN, Taiwan contingency, Ukraine War, US-Japan-ROK Trilateralism
May 22, 2024 National Commentaries
A View from South Korea

Threat perceptions are all relative and often do not correspond to objective reality. They are shaped not only by history, proximity, and the nature of issues between countries, […]

Kuyoun Chung

China threat, COVID-19, strategic alignment, THAAD, US-ROK alliance
May 22, 2024 National Commentaries
A View from the United States

The 2024 world faces globe-spanning conflict, political instability and polarization, and the threat of disinformation. Korea is not immune to these forces. The Yoon Suk-yeol administration has made […]

Darcie Draudt-Véjares

APEC summit, Taiwan contingency, Wolf Warrior Diplomacy
May 3, 2024 Country Reports · South Korea
Country Report: South Korea (April 2024)

The unfolding events in South Korea between March and April 2024 demonstrate a dynamic environment influenced by complex diplomatic strategies and regional tensions. The South Korean general elections […]

Shinhyung Lee

AUKUS, CJK summit, General elections, Nuclear weapons, trilateral cooperation