The Pacific Century

Pacific Century: Geopolitics Rolls On

The Coronavirus Cannot Lockdown Power Politics in Asia .

The Pacific CenturyApril 23, 2020
Pacific Century: Geopolitics Rolls On

Misha and John try to hold a virus-free discussion. They first address the possible consequences of the rumored death or incapacitation of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Next they discuss South Korea’s election, with the landslide victory of the liberal ruling party. Misha and John then argue over whether China benefits from these developments and whether it is taking advantage of the pandemic crisis to bolster its position in Hong Kong and the region.

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