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Japan's Supreme Court may become more assertive

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JAPAN

In contrast to its counterparts in many other wealthy liberal democracies, Japan's Supreme Court has been hesitant to assert its constitutionally granted authority. That may be…

Party Congress raises Xi's prestige and power

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CHINA

His name has been written into the Party charter, and he has installed two allies on the Politburo Standing Committee to oversee critical portfolios.

North Korea missile development will proceed apace

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NORTH KOREA

No warning was given to shipping. With rare speed, owing to Chinese fury at the timing of this during the G20 summit in Hangzhou, the next day the UN Security Council (UNSC…

Congress disappoints hopes for change in North Korea

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NORTH KOREA

Developments in North Korean politics and foreign policy following the Party Congress.

Splits and scandal stymie strategy in Seoul

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SOUTH KOREA

The impact of recent by-elections and an ongoing corruption scandal.