For the past 300 years, South Korea and Japan have been engaged in a territorial dispute over the small island of Dokdo. It is about time the ongoing contention comes to an end, for it symbolizes broader tensions and the unresolved history of Japan's occupation of Korea.

Archaeologists in Iraq Unearth an Ancient Protective Deity Statue

The first time the ancient protective Lamassu statue in Khorsabad was uncovered, its head was chopped into pieces and stolen by looters. Then it was reburied for its safety and preservation during an ISIS rampage. Archaeologists now unearth it for the second time and finally reveal it to the world.

Middle EastBy Maeve SmillieJanuary 15, 2024archaeology, exploration, iraq, history, museum, artifact

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.

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.