Posts tagged history
Overcoming Conflict: Japan and Korea Restore Diplomatic Relations
Overcoming Conflict: Japan and Korea Restore Diplomatic Relations

On March 16, 2023, Japan and the Republic of Korea convened their first summit in 12 years, with the objective of reestablishing trade relations, intelligence sharing, and diplomatic ties in the context of a fraught historical relationship. The summit sought to address unresolved issues and promote collaboration amid increasing regional concerns, signifying a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between these two nations.

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AsiaBy Alex BrumfieldJapan, South Korea, trade relations, intelligence sharing, diplomatic ties, history, East Asia, Joseon Dynasty, Sinocentric sphere, tributary system, Meiji Restoration, Treaty of Kanghwa, Sino-Japanese War, Russo-Japanese War, Korean Question, Great Korean Empire, World War II, comfort women, Japan-South Korea Joint Declaration, March 2023 summit
Close Calls: How China and the United States Toy with War
Close Calls: How China and the United States Toy with War

China and the United States have a complicated history of diplomacy, with several near-misses that could have reshaped the power balance of East Asia at enormous costs.

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AsiaBy Alex BrumfieldChina, United States, diplomacy, power balance, East Asia, international relations, history, foreign policy, global politics, superpowers, conflict, tension, economic rivalry, military might, nuclear weapons, strategic partnerships, regional stability, territorial disputes, bilateral relations, trade relations