List of East Asia articles
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A black and white photo of Henry Kissinger, surrounded by microphones, points during a press conference, after the final communique on the implementation of the Vietnam Peace Accords, on June 13, 1973 in Paris. The Movies That Made Us Think This Year
Our most insightful film reviews of 2025.
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An illustration with Donald Trump listening as Marco Rubio leans in with a hand cupped to whisper in Trump's ear. Around the circular images are headshots of four men and one woman. The Key Foreign-Policy Players of Trump 2.0
As the second Trump administration approaches the one-year mark, here’s who is influencing key policies.
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U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington on Dec. 2. Trump Hasn’t Learned From History in Latin America
The former leaders of Colombia and Mexico are concerned over recent U.S. actions
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Helberg, a blond man, is seen from the shoulders up, facing the camera while wearing a navy blue suit and patterned tie. Behind him is a large sign with the words: "Pax Silica: Securing the Silicon Supply Chain." Trump’s AI Mineral Hunt Goes Global
The White House’s tech ambitions have intensified its critical minerals scramble.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Sept. 2. South Asian States Seek Cooperation—Without India
A proposed Bangladesh-China-Pakistan nexus could raise concerns in New Delhi.
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Takaichi smiles wide at something off camera. She wears a silver suit jacket. Japan’s Prime Minister Takes on Bond Market Vigilantes
Sanae Takaichi’s massive spending program could be a risky political win.
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Starmer and other personnel stand around a circular table, trying out white AI-powered goggles and handheld instruments. The British flag is on bright display on the wall behind them. The Death—and Rebirth—of Science Diplomacy
Once a vehicle for global cooperation, international science has become a high-stakes arena of geopolitical rivalry.
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A worker in an orange safety uniform is seen from afar as they stand near a flatbed truck on a port. A large cargo ship is docked in the water beside him. What to Make of China’s Trade Surplus
The imbalance raises questions about the global economy and Trump administration policy.
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Chinese bachelor Zhou poses with Huskies. What Happens to China’s Surplus Men?
The one-child policy’s gender imbalance has spawned desperate bachelors, dubious gurus, and a rising manosphere.
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U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after Huang delivered remarks at an event in the White House in Washington on April 30. The Nvidia Chip Deal Is a National Security Disaster Waiting to Happen
Trump’s latest proposal would cede the United States’ AI advantage.
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A close view of the back of a helicopter. Two Cheers for the National Security Strategy
Trump’s new document gets much right and a few things wrong.
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An illustration shows Donald Trump and Xi Jinping standing atop two adjoining stairways. Trump looks away and raises a fist. Xi looks toward Trump smiling next to a Chinese flag. 3 Lessons China Learned From the United States
America’s greatest export was never democracy or consumer culture. It was the template for global power itself.
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Dan Duffy uses a tractor to plant soybeans on land he farms with his brother near Dwight, Illinois. U.S. Farmers Aren’t Out of the Woods Yet
Trump’s bailout offers temporary relief, but trade war pain remains.
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Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Hanoi Vietnam Tries to Escape the U.S.-China Trap
Hanoi has been quietly expanding partnerships beyond the Indo-Pacific.
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Rows of U.S. soldiers march in formation down a street in Washington, DC.C. Congress Moves to Restrain Trump in Annual Defense Policy Bill
The National Defense Authorization Act would limit Hegseth’s ability to reduce U.S. troops in Europe and Asia, among other measures.
