Ukraine war gives Taiwan pointers for its own defense The invasion of Ukraine has sparked a conversation about how well Taiwan’s armed forces and civilian population are prepared to fend off a Chinese invasion. 2022.03.16
The monetary consequences of Vladimir Putin Having witnessed the financial shock and awe or Russia's invasion and the subsequent sanctions, other countries will likely re-think how and where they hold their ... 2022.03.16
Why so many countries want to sit out the new Cold War Some countries' distrust of aggressive regional powers such as Russia and China is balanced by suspicions that the U.S. is a profoundly weakened and highly ... 2022.03.16
Singapore still wants smart, rich expats Singapore recently tightened visa rules for white-collar workers, adding hoops to a process that employers already complain is too onerous. 2022.03.16
The old way is not the best way to make Japan productive again If Japanese firms opt to resume a traditional work routine — with its long hours, exhausting commutes and minimal vacations — both people and the ... 2022.03.16
The threat of Russian WMD attack in Ukraine is real Moscow might manufacture a false narrative that Ukrainian biological weapons pose a threat to further justify its actions. 2022.03.15
Putin, Xi and the risk of World War III After obtaining China's backing, Vladimir Putin set about realizing his life’s dream of retaking Ukraine, a decision that may backfire on both Moscow and Beijing. 2022.03.15
China faces mounting challenges amid wealth gap and other social issues President Xi Jinping is facing serious barriers to his goal of unifying "Chinese people of all ethnic groups." 2022.03.15
A resilient China tries to navigate a hostile world With its “dual-circulation strategy,” China is focusing on increasing self-reliance and thus its ability to withstand external pressures and disruptions. 2022.03.14
Why some in Asia don’t outsource their moral compass to the West Just because some Asian countries come to different geopolitical conclusions based on their particular circumstances and priorities does not make them intellectual and moral inferiors. 2022.03.14