Commentary

The hope in Seoul and Tokyo is that even if Donald Trump is reelected, their partnership with Washington will be strong and resilient enough to survive.

David Scheffer argues for Washington to employ "a powerful lawfare deterrent" towards China in the case of an invasion of Taiwan.

American weapons play a key role in the defense strategies of both US partners.

Deep Dish explores the challenges and choices Taiwan faces in preserving peace and navigating its delicate relationship with China and the US.

Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

"While defeat for Ukraine would be plenty bad, it would not have grave implications outside of Europe," Paul Poast argues.

Polling shows the Japanese public supports recognizing same-sex marriages, even as officials stall on legislation to advance equality.

Karl Friedhoff joins the NK News podcast to unpack public polling on nuclear weapons, Pyongyang, and more.

"An outright invasion is currently the least likely contingency," writes Council President Ivo Daalder for Politico.

As world leaders meet in Japan, they are likely to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine, tensions in the Taiwan Strait, and economic coercion from China, Craig Kafura tells Steve Scully.