Japan’s Tangled Territorial Dispute With Russia

History may be written by the victors, but some voices persist in remembering – and mourning – that which was lost.

In northernmost Hokkaido, residents can easily see Russian-held islands that once belonged to Japan. Some still hold out hope for the islands’ return.

Carrie Lam leaves behind a new Hong Kong: less free, less capable, and more dependent on the mainland.

What do we know about the man supposedly leading Islamic State’s East Asia branch?

The latest outbreak of violence in GBAO followed six months of tensions after nearly 30 years of both pressure and government neglect.

“Pakistan and Sri Lanka have experienced the most political tumult in South Asia, and in both cases it’s been driven by economic stress.”

China’s much-vaunted framework for engaging with Central and Eastern Europe turned 10 earlier this year – but instead of the customary celebrations there was a resounding silence.

What will the new Labor Party government mean for China?

Past precedent suggests the Chinese leader is willing to deprioritize growth to focus on more urgent goals, but only as long as he is supported by a sufficient economic cushion.

A lesson from 1956 continues to affect China’s understanding of political security – especially as the CCP’s own 20th Congress draws near.

How long will the region’s smaller, cash-strapped countries be able to remain aligned with Taipei?

What the pomp and circumstance of the inauguration ceremony tells us about the new Yoon administration – and South Korea’s democracy overall.

The U.S. president’s first visit to Japan since taking office notched several key wins – for Biden and his Japanese counterpart.

How bad might North Korea’s first COVID-19 outbreak get, and what options does the international community have in responding?

U.S. President Joe Biden visited South Korea from May 20 to May 22 and discussed regional issues with new South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.

The Russia-Ukraine War has only accelerated the deepening defense ties between Canberra and Tokyo. Will the two countries consider a formal alliance?

One-third of Indian women have suffered some form of violence at home, according to the latest National Family Health Survey.

To remove or not remove fuel subsidies is the big question confronting Pakistan’s new government.

The Taliban are pursuing the same top-down governance and public finance management system that has failed Afghanistan for two decades.

The decline of the Rajapaksas has adversely hit Chinese fortunes in the Indian Ocean island and sullied its image among other Belt and Road partners.

Imran Khan’s narrative of conspiracy and regime change is a symptom, not a cause, of anti-American sentiments in Pakistan.

The conduct and outcome of the commune elections will give some sense of how much political space the CPP intends to permit.

The president-elect, who wants ties with China to “shift to higher gear” under his presidency, may revive his predecessor’s early high-stakes diplomacy tactics.

Conservatives fear that a recent decision to make history a high school elective will erode the “national consciousness” of the young.

Canberra is the latest government to downgrade its diplomatic mission to the military-ruled country.

President Jokowi claims that the country now has enough domestic supplies of cooking oil to control runaway price rises.

Russia’s war in Ukraine is generating increasing opportunities for Turkey in Central Asia.

In April, Turkmen authorities began cracking down on salons, enforcing a ban on a range of beauty services.

ISKP’s expanded media campaign seeks to recruit ethnic Tajik and nationals as well as incite militant violence against Tajikistan.

Kazakhstan is, indeed, looking at Ukraine carefully and thinking seriously.

Uzbekistan is leveraging its partnership with China to address the logistical and geographic challenges it faces.

Labor managed to win government in last month’s Australian federal election, but voters are clearly wary of the country’s two major parties.

A look at China’s goals and the domestic politics of the deal in the Solomons.

Engagement with the growing Hindu community is essential for Australian politicians, but there is an obvious tightrope to walk.

French Polynesia, with its strategic location and massive EEZ, will play a key role in France’s Indo-Pacific policy.

While Washington is fully aware of China’s growing influence in the Pacific Islands, actual actions to mitigate the situation have been less forthcoming.

Instead of seeking to transform China, the Biden administration is content to see China’s foreign and domestic policies hamper its competitiveness.

The meeting fulfilled its purpose as a symbolic statement of American commitment, but came up short on the specifics.

The confidence-building and conflict-management MoU continues to be held up as a positive example. Where does it stand today?

At what point does the pressure generated and sustained by gray zone campaigns escalate?

Replicating Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Force is not legally or politically feasible in Taiwan – at least for now.

New data on violent trends in Afghanistan shows a marked shift in terrorism and violence toward women, journalists, and educators under Taliban rule.

India’s past influence in Southeast Asia could be showcased more as a case of benign power.

Obsessed with South Korean dramas, Vietnamese youths are oblivious to the atrocities committed by Korean soldiers during the Vietnam War. But their elders remember.

A viral lockdown trend illustrates some of China’s attitudes to international relations and people-to-people diplomacy – including persistent stereotypes.