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CFR fellows and other experts assess the latest issues emerging in Asia today.

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, on June 18, 2023, during one of Qin’s last engagements as Foreign Minister.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, on June 18, 2023, during one of Qin’s last engagements as Foreign Minister. Leah Millis/Reuters

Remember These Rising Political Stars?

The ebb and flow of these former Chinese rising political stars’ careers provides insights into the intricacies of Chinese elite politics (and the fate of Qin Gang). Read More

South Korea
The Camp David Trilateral Summit Expands Trilateralism Beyond North Korea
The inclusion of China in addition to North Korea as a shared security concern among the United States, South Korea, and Japan has established a new milestone for strengthened trilateral cooperation.
South Korea
China-Korea Relations: Economic Security Dilemmas
Developments in China-South Korea and China-North Korea relations between May and August of 2023 indicate tightening linkages between regional economic and security dilemmas. 
Russia
How China and Russia Have Helped Foment Coups and the Growing Militarization of Politics
Militaries have become more involved in the governance and politics of nations worldwide in the last decade.
  • China
    China Steadily Pivots Towards Promoting Marriage and Childbirth
    After decades of attempting to limit births, Beijing is steadily pivoting towards pro-natalist state policies.
  • Taiwan
    The Dangers of Excluding Taiwan from International Organizations
    The exclusion of Taiwan from international organizations hinders the world’s ability to develop comprehensive and effective solutions to a growing set of transnational issues.
  • Russia
    Moscow’s Influence Wanes in Southeast Asia
    Moscow's influence in Southeast Asia is drastically waning.
  • South Korea
    South Korea’s 2030 Expo Bid: A Confluence of Diplomacy, Economic Prosperity, and Global Influence
    The successful pursuit of the 2030 Busan Expo bid could significantly bolster South Korea’s global ambitions. Regardless of the outcome, Seoul must continue to rejuvenate Busan’s regional economy.
  • India
    The G20 Finally Becomes Something to Talk About
    This year's G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi was a major win for India, but whether it was a victory for the rest of the G20 members remains unclear.
  • United States
    Will the U.S. Plan to Counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative Work?
    At the G20 summit, the United States and its partners revealed an economic corridor linking India, the Middle East, and Europe. It is premature, however, to call this a serious counterweight to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
  • China
    The Role of U.S.-China Competition in Global Health Aid
    The United States and China are competing to offer health aid to nations in the South Pacific.