Anthony Kuhn appears in the following:
U.S. Faces Challenges In Managing Tensions Between South Korea And Japan
Friday, August 30, 2019
South Korea's pull-out from an intelligence-sharing pact with Japan has the U.S. alarmed that its alliances in Asia are crumbling. But the alliances are seen very differently by each country.
U.S. Criticizes South Korea After Seoul Scraps Intelligence-Sharing Pact With Tokyo
Friday, August 30, 2019
Washington is unhappy with the decision to quit a 2016 intelligence-sharing agreement. The dispute has its origins in Japan's occupation of the Korean peninsula that ended after WWII.
Police In Hong Kong Are Caught Between Protesters And The Government
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Hong Kong's police force was once known for its professionalism and impartiality, but now protesters accuse officers of brutality and demand an independent investigation.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Landmines Remain From Korean War But Serve No Purpose
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Hundreds have been killed by landmines in South Korea since the Korean War. Experts say most of the remaining mines serve no military purpose, yet the U.S. and South Korea refuse to ban their use.
In Hong Kong, Moderate And Radical Protesters Join Forces To Avoid Past Divisions
Sunday, August 25, 2019
In 2014, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement was beset by divisions. Now various protest factions are working together. "If either one gets hurt, we feel the other's pain," says a moderate lawmaker.
Anti-Government Protesters In Hong Kong Join Hands, Form Human Chains Across The City
Friday, August 23, 2019
Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong formed human chains across the city, in a bid to drum up international support for anti-government protests that have continued for nearly three months.
South Korea To Scrap Military Intelligence-Sharing Agreement With Japan
Thursday, August 22, 2019
A South Korean security official says the pact "does not serve our national interest." Japan's foreign minister says Seoul's decision "completely misreads the security situation."
Why It Was Important For Sunday's Protests To Remain Peaceful
Monday, August 19, 2019
After another weekend of protests, David Greene talks to Wong Yik-Mo of the Civil Human Rights Front about what's next for the anti-extradition bill movement in Hong Kong.
Huge Weekend Of Pro-Democracy Protests In Hong Kong Appear To Be Peaceful
Monday, August 19, 2019
Protests in Hong Kong continued for the 11th weekend in a row as thousands of people gathered for a nonviolent rally against an extradition bill.
In A Pro-Beijing Neighborhood Of Hong Kong, Protesters Are Unwelcome
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Many residents of a politically conservative neighborhood were born in China's Fujian province and came to Hong Kong for greater opportunities. They accuse protesters of hurting the local economy.
Indications Point To Division Within Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Movement
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Weeks of protests in Hong Kong have brought violent clashes between police and protesters. As the disorder escalates, are Hong Kong residents divided over the movement's tactics and goals?
A Look At Some Of the Pro-Beijing Neighborhoods In Hong Kong
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Young, black-clad protesters have widespread support among residents of Hong Kong. But there have been clashes with residents in pro-Beijing enclaves.
Protesters Occupy Hong Kong International Airport, Causing Cancellations And Delays
Monday, August 12, 2019
Hong Kong airport officials canceled or delayed flights Monday as protesters occupied the terminals. The protests have plunged the Asian financial hub into its most serious crisis in decades.
Protests Grip Hong Kong For 10 Straight Weeks
Monday, August 12, 2019
Hong Kong saw some of its worst violence over the weekend. Around 40 people were injured in clashes in the city's busiest neighborhoods, and Hong Kong's airport was closed on Monday.
Hong Kong Protests Latest
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Hundreds of activists have taken over the airport in ongoing protests in the territory.
Defense Chief Esper Wraps Up Asia Trip As Alliance Comes Under Pressure
Friday, August 09, 2019
The Pentagon has signaled a possible shift in the military balance in the region, calling for the U.S. to deploy land-based, intermediate-range missiles in Asia.
The Difficulty Of Basing U.S. Missiles In Asia
Friday, August 09, 2019
On his first trip to Asia, Defense Secretary Mark Esper advocated basing U.S. medium-range missiles on the ground in Asia. Finding a country that's willing to host them could be a tall order.
Japan Drops South Korea From Favored Trade List As Long-Simmering Tensions Flare
Friday, August 02, 2019
South Korea's finance minister said Seoul, in turn, will take Tokyo off its own list of trusted partners. Experts worry the dispute could undermine U.S. security ties with chief Asian allies.
U.S. In Awkward Position As Japan And South Korea Escalate Trade Spat
Friday, August 02, 2019
A trade spat between Japan and South Korea escalated when Tokyo scratched Seoul off its list of preferred trade partners. The feud between two U.S. allies in Asia puts the U.S. in an awkward position.
China's Xi Visits Kim In Pyongyang, With An Eye Toward Talks With Trump
Thursday, June 20, 2019
The two countries are marking the 70th anniversary of their establishment of diplomatic relations. But some experts believe Xi Jinping's trip has another purpose.