Category: East Asia & Indo-Pacific
37 Articles
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
- Gender, Identity, and Security
China’s Dismissal of #MeToo as a Tool of Western Influence Harms Women
The #MeToo movement empowered women all across the globe to speak out against sexual harassment, including in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Yet progress in China has…
October 14, 2022
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
What Does Bongbong Marcos’ Win Mean for the United States in Southeast Asia?
Few countries are more vital to the United States’ strategy in Asia than the Philippines. Once a U.S. colony, the Southeast Asian archipelago remains a key ally to the United…
May 20, 2022
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
“Bongbong” And China: The Implications Of The Philippines’ Presidential Election
Marcos “Bongbong” Jr. is bound to win the Philippines’ presidential election on May 9. In the latest polling, 56% of the electorate prefers his candidacy. Through…
May 2, 2022
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
- Gender, Identity, and Security
Taking My Dream To The Grave: Afghan Women Under Taliban Rule
Farzana Ahmadi had dreamed of holding a government office after graduating university. Now, she says, she will take her dream to the grave. When the United States military…
April 27, 2022
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
The Kuril Islands In Rough Waters: Will Japan And Russia Ever Be at Peace?
On August 9, 1945, merely hours before the B-29 bomber Bockscar dropped the “Fat Man” on Nagasaki, the Soviet Union began its offensive against the Japanese…
April 18, 2022
- Defense
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
The Ukraine-Russia War: An Uncertain Future For Indian Defense Modernization
In the days following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February, India remained silent. In the United Nations Security Council, where India is currently a non-permanent…
April 4, 2022
- Defense
- East Asia & Indo-Pacific
Blinding The Elephant: Assessing PLA Systems Confrontation And The Fight For Information Dominance
In 2034: A Novel of the Next World War, China and the United States become embroiled in a conflict that centers on information dominance. Naval aviators are unable to…
February 23, 2022