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Russell Hsiao on US Policies and Taiwan’s Politics
“Perhaps more so than in other countries given its unique political status, Taiwan’s voters attach greater significance to foreign policy and more precisely relations with the United States and China.”
Additional Kazakh and Uzbek Companies Hit With Russia-Related Sanctions
Russia is increasingly reliant on transnational schemes to circumvent sanctions, which occasionally run through Central Asia.
The Mongolia-US Strategic Partnership Under the Biden Administration
Throughout history, changes in U.S. administrations have shaped Mongolia-U.S. bilateral relations and economic activities. How had Biden's term impacted the relationship?
Australia Has Already Warmed by More Than 1.5 Degrees C
Australia has warmed by 1.51 degrees Celsius since 1910, according to the new State of the Climate 2024 report. What does this mean for our climate future?
A New Era for Australia-Japan Cooperation
The era of U.S reliance is over. The era of enhanced Australia-Japan cooperation may just be beginning.
Moon Chung-in on Ukraine, the Korean Peninsula, and the US Presidential Election
“In general, there is no public backing for South Korea’s deeper involvement in Ukraine. And this is common sense.”
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South Korean Women Have Another Digital Sex Crime to Worry About: Deepfake Porn
Weak protections in cases of sexual violence, whether physical or digital, and deeply entrenched misogyny in society create a toxic environment for Korean women.
Johor and Malaysia’s Data Center Boom
A massive ramp-up in data centers is attracting foreign investment, but infrastructure challenges persist.
What Does the Chinese Public Think of the China-India Border Patrol Deal?
The first public reactions to the border agreement reflect a deep suspicion of New Delhi’s “cheap tricks” and fear that Beijing is being naive.
Magazine
How Jokowi Conquered Indonesian Politics
He’s long been the most popular politician in the country. But will his 10 years in power leave a lasting legacy?
Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Conundrum
What is true and not in the arguments for and against nuclear power in Kazakhstan? Why does Russia loom so large in this debate? And is the government listening to the people?
The 75-Year Quest to Make China Great Again
On the surface, there is little that connects Xi Jinping’s PRC to that of Mao and Deng. But a closer examination of Xi’s rejuvenation strategy reveals an enduring set of political and economic principles and a high degree of policy continuity.
Moonis Ahmar on the Future of Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations
“Pakistan’s alignment with the BNP or Jamaat has always been counterproductive.”
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
BRICS Members Should Heed Lessons From China’s ‘16+1’ Platform
BRICS is a particularly prominent example of the nature of Chinese-led multilateralism.
Climate Disinformation Is Compromising Taiwan’s Efforts in Defending Democracy
Taiwan’s Shrinking Footprint in Africa Amid Chinese Pressure
The US Risks Losing to China in the Race to Send People Back to the Moon’s Surface
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
Ahead of US Presidential Election, North Korea Launches ICBM
Just after the South Korean defense minister met his counterpart in Washington, North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile.
China, North Korea Hold Talks With Russia Amid Reports of North Korean Troop Deployments
BRICS Summit Was a Vote of Support for Global Governance Reform, Not for Russia
Why Taiwan Should be Disheartened by Iran’s Missile Strike on Israel
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
Sri Lanka Strengthens Maritime Capabilities With New Surveillance Aircraft
The Sri Lanka Air Force recently received two advanced surveillance aircraft from the U.S. and Australia, marking a significant step in deepening ties with Western defense partners.
A Non-Weaponized Deterrence Approach to China-US Strategic Relations
How the Indian Navy Is Expanding Its Presence in the Indo-Pacific Through ‘Goodwill Visits’
Does Ishiba’s ‘Asian NATO’ Spell Trouble for the Japan-US Alliance?
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
Halloween: A Time To Ask What Truly Scares Us
While not being native to Southeast Asia, analogues to the the American holiday exist in many parts of the region.
Why Pressuring Thailand on North Korea Misses the Mark
Vietnamese Court Sentences Dissident Blogger to 12 Years in Prison
Indonesia’s Prabowo to Visit China, US on First Foreign Trip
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
India-Germany Relations: A Unique Opportunity to Translate Intent Into Outcomes
India and Germany can become important poles of the new world order if they can channel their vision and build synergies in bilateral and multilateral forums.
India’s BJP Government Proposes Legislation to ‘Take Over’ Muslim Charitable Properties
How to Better Protect Free Speech in Indian Cyberspace
The Many Obstacles in the Way of Sheikh Hasina’s Conviction
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
‘Kim Keon-hee Risk’ Is a Ticking Time Bomb for South Korea’s President
The biggest political risk for Yoon Suk-yeol is none other than his wife and her many associated scandals, which Yoon refuses to investigate.
Can the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Tackle North Korea’s Sanctions Evasion?
Drones Over Pyongyang? North Korea’s Official Narrative Meets Internal Skepticism
K-pop Idol Tears and International Ripples
Tokyo Report
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How Might Japan’s Hung Parliament Affect Foreign Policy?
Whatever the result of the coalition talks currently underway, the opposition parties have more veto power than they have enjoyed in over a decade.
In ‘Exceptionally Harsh Judgement’ From Japan’s Public, LDP Loses Its Majority
The Transformation of Japanese Politics and New Japan-Taiwan Relations
Shohei Ohtani, Japan’s Baseball Ambassador
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
Why Indonesia’s Path to Net Zero Requires Urgent Action at COP29
Despite Jakarta's ambitious climate commitments, its domestic policies and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) will fall short of phasing out coal.
What Does a Woman’s Appointment as Prime Minister in Sri Lanka Teach the World About Gender Equality?
A Dark Day for Thailand: Continued Impunity for the Tak Bai Massacre
What’s Happened to Cambodia’s Thinking Class?
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
Additional Kazakh and Uzbek Companies Hit With Russia-Related Sanctions
Russia is increasingly reliant on transnational schemes to circumvent sanctions, which occasionally run through Central Asia.
Existential Questions: How Russian Narratives Question Central Asian Sovereignty
In Uzbekistan, a Soviet Perspective on Media Lingers
30 Year Sentence for Group 24 Leader in Tajikistan After Forced Disappearance
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
The Mongolia-US Strategic Partnership Under the Biden Administration
Throughout history, changes in U.S. administrations have shaped Mongolia-U.S. bilateral relations and economic activities. How had Biden's term impacted the relationship?
The US Congressional Elections Will Shape China Policy, Too
Reimagining Strategic Denial in the Indo-Pacific for Contemporary Competition With China
Nippon Steel’s Bid for US Steel: National Security Concerns or Political Grandstanding?
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
The ‘Fab 4’ Allies Are Pushing Back on US Export Controls on China
The Dutch government will now issue independent licenses for exporting DUV Lithography machines to China.
The Philippines’ 2025 Budget, Explained
Vietnam Signs Economic Partnership Agreement With United Arab Emirates
Nobel Prize-Winning Research Highlights Cambodia’s History of Extractive Institutions
Oceania
The South Pacific
Australia Has Already Warmed by More Than 1.5 Degrees C
Australia has warmed by 1.51 degrees Celsius since 1910, according to the new State of the Climate 2024 report. What does this mean for our climate future?
A New Era for Australia-Japan Cooperation
‘Our Nuclear Childhood’: Life After the Nuclear Tests in Kiribati
France’s Colonial Legacy in the Pacific: A Contemporary Crisis
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
Chiang Min-yen, a non-resident fellow at the Taiwan Economic Democracy Union, joins The Diplomat to discuss the concerns over the bill, the China factor, and what comes next.
What’s Behind Vietnam’s Political Upheaval?
The Danger of China’s Digital Silk Road
What Will China’s Shift From Oil Mean for Saudi Arabia and Russia?
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
Voters Show up in Record Numbers to Kick off Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections
Eight constituencies in the Jammu region and 16 from the Kashmir Valley voted on the first phase of assembly elections. Two more rounds of voting remain.