The Latest BRICS’ Expansion (But Probably Not the Last)

The latest BRICS’ expansion implies a paradigm shift for the group itself and for the international system.

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East Asia, Human Rights Wei (Josh) Luo, Senior Staff Writer East Asia, Human Rights Wei (Josh) Luo, Senior Staff Writer

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Leadership’s Use and Abuse of the Cultural Revolution’s Memories to Justify the Tiananmen Crackdown and Arrest of Marxist Students

While historical analogies help simplify a complex past, such simplification of select memories associated with the Cultural Revolution allows the CCP to justify crackdowns against pro-democracy students and contemporary independent Marxist activists.

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East Asia, Russia and the Post-Soviet Space, Security Wei (Josh) Luo, Senior Staff Writer East Asia, Russia and the Post-Soviet Space, Security Wei (Josh) Luo, Senior Staff Writer

China’s Diplomatic Dilemma amid the Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated Beijing's strategic environment, negatively impacted its geo-economic goals, and violated Beijing's long-held diplomatic principles. Washington should therefore take advantage of this opportunity by driving a wedge between Russia and China through re-engaging Beijing.

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East Asia, Technology and Information, International Economics Justin Feng, Contributing Writer East Asia, Technology and Information, International Economics Justin Feng, Contributing Writer

Technological Decoupling: The Newest Phase of U.S.-China Competition?

The United States and China are currently headed towards ‘soft’ technological decoupling, which severely affects all actors in the global economy. In sensitive technology sectors, multinational corporations (MNCs) should expect increased foreign and domestic regulatory pressure.

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East Asia, U.S. Foreign Policy Isabelle Brito, Staff Writer East Asia, U.S. Foreign Policy Isabelle Brito, Staff Writer

A Fractured Relationship in A Fiery Region

Set against a backdrop of heightening regional tensions with significant global repercussions, the relationship between South Korea and Japan continues to deteriorate. The United States needs to take a more active role in the relationship, mediate a resolution, and, by extension, promote multilateral solutions to counteract China’s increasing aggression.

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East Asia, Global Health Young Hyun Lily Joo, Former Contributing Writer East Asia, Global Health Young Hyun Lily Joo, Former Contributing Writer

South Korea's Strict COVID-19 Measures May Seem to Work, Yet When in Reality, They Are Futile

The South Korean government’s obstinate will to play around with social distancing measures just does not seem productive anymore. Only now, South Korea is talking about “With Corona,” how South Korea would coexist with COVID-19.

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