Projects
Informed Analysis of North Korea: 38 North provides high-quality research, analysis and commentary on a broad range of topics related to North Korea
Unpacking Beijing’s strategic, economic, political, and security interactions with the critical region
Deepening understanding of China’s participation in international conflict mediation and its impact
Deepening understanding of China’s foreign policy behaviors and their motivations and impact
Reducing nuclear dangers and fostering strategic stability on the subcontinent
A comprehensive geospatial dataset based on open source data of North Korea's political, economic, cultural and security infrastructures
In-depth analysis of evolving grand strategies, competitive behaviors, and strategic alignments in the Indo-Pacific
Creative approaches to Japan’s most significant international security and foreign policy challenges
We act to conserve the mighty Mekong’s ecosystem through system-scale planning methods and promoting the renewable energy revolution in mainland Southeast Asia.
An open-source online platform for near-real time monitoring of dams and environmental impacts in the Mekong Basin
Resources for understanding the dynamic economic, social, environmental, and political impact of development in the Mekong region
Addressing the regional environmental and social impacts along the Mekong River to improve food security, stability and cross-country relations.
Furthering research on the country’s civil-military relations, ethnic reconciliation, and geopolitical dilemmas
In partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, a commercial satellite imagery analysis series focused on the North Korean economy
Supporting a just peace and economic prosperity in Afghanistan and Greater Central Asia
Analysis of emerging domestic political, institutional economic, and socio-cultural dynamics and consequences for regional relations and security behaviors.
Policy solutions and in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between mainland China and Taiwan
Improving U.S. and Japanese policymakers’ understanding of shared security and political challenges as both countries face new regional dynamics
Recent Publications
Commentary
By increasing the accuracy and accessibility of gender-based trade statistics, India’s state and national governments can create better policy
Nikita Singla
Chapter
An analysis of the factors affecting future U.S. engagement with the Taliban: upcoming US elections, recognizing the Taliban, and waning humanitarian aid
Elizabeth Threlkeld • Sania Shahid
Report
Examining Japan’s 2022 nuclear debate and its implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance with actionable recommendations for extended deterrence in Japan
Yuki Tatsumi • Pamela Kennedy • Kenji Nagayoshi
Commentary
The question remains whether the memory and myth of Balakot will make escalation more appealing and de-escalation harder for Indian leaders for the next crisis
Christopher Clary
Commentary
Despite some early friction, Washington and New Delhi have taken a pragmatic approach in navigating their differences
Elizabeth Threlkeld
Commentary
Amid deepening ties between Russia and North Korea, examining the implications of the Russia-Ukraine war on North Korea's foreign policy
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Commentary
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, this piece explores South Korea's approach to Ukraine and its options moving forward
Kil Joo Ban
Commentary
From estrangement to key partnership, India-U.S. defense ties evolve amid challenges and prospects for deeper industrial collaboration
Araudra Singh
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