New Regionalism: Belt and Road Initiative and the Indo-Pacific Region
The Belt and Road Initiative (‘BRI’) represents the People’s Republic of China’s (‘China’) strategic economic and political interests in asserting its role as a...
Putin’s Visit to North Korea and Its Impact on Northeast Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape
On June 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day visit to North Korea. Following this, Putin is also scheduled to...
Anime, I choose you! How Japan has successfully changed its image through the power of anime
Since the release of Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle, a highly anticipated movie from Haikyuu!! franchise, fans flocked the cinema just to get a glimpse...
Nepal-China Border Politics
The historic Nepal and China border is the magnificent Himalaya range, which is perceived as impermeable towers. However, the Himalayan border has ancient passes...
The Ninth China-Japan- South Korea Trilateral− A Chinese Attempt at Détente?
May 26 and May 27 saw the coming together of the leaders of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) or South Korea...
Integrated Megapolises, Next Stage of Chinese Reforms
Last November, Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a Shanghai symposium on advancing the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta (YRD). Half a decade...
Know thy enemy: Understanding China’s worldview
With the rise of China have come questions surrounding the intentions of the Dragon. As Beijing becomes more assertive in the South China Sea,...
The Asian Century
The 21st century is often heralded as the "Asian Century," a period where the political and economic might of Asian nations will eclipse the...
The millenary tradition of Xi Jinping’s thinking and the China-EU disputes
The 70th anniversary of the promulgation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence is a big event for the international community. It is also...
Film Industry and ESG: South Korea’s Cultural Diplomacy and its Global Impact
The intersection of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria with the film industry offers a fascinating lens through which to examine the interplay between...