Clara Fong

CFR Staff

Clara Fong

Writer/Editor, Asia

Clara Fong covers Asia and climate change for CFR.org. She previously conducted research on American democracy issues at the Brennan Center for Justice. Clara holds a bachelor’s degree in public policy and psychology and a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago.

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United States

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: Increased cooperation among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea will present the next president with tough choices.

Media

With the rise of social media, influencers around the world have increasingly taken on the role of newscaster without a traditional media organization behind them. Some say it has democratized journalism, but with the rise of misinformation, influencers who capture massive audiences online also run the risk of spreading false or even harmful information. How much have influencers altered the media landscape?

Japan

On Sunday, Japanese voters handed the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner, Komeito, an unmistakable defeat.