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What If They Gave an ASEAN Summit and the Media Failed to Turn Up?
By
Luke Hunt
for
The Diplomat
April 03, 2016
Host nation Laos is doing its very best to make sure they don’t.
Uzbekistan: White Gold, Dirty Business
By
Catherine Putz
for
The Diplomat
April 01, 2016
Forced labor and financial opacity are the greatest sins of Uzbekistan’s cotton industry.
The Philippines: the Elections, the Alliance, and a Rising Power
By
Charmaine Misalucha-Willoughby
for
The Diplomat
April 01, 2016
How will the upcoming Philippine elections impact the country’s foreign policy trajectory?
Khorgos: Where East Meets West
By
Wade Shepard
for
The Diplomat
April 01, 2016
Kazakhstan and China hope to make Khorgos Eastern Gate the new crossroads of Eurasia.
India’s Undersea Deterrent
By
Saurav Jha
for
The Diplomat
March 30, 2016
What role will India’s expanding submarine fleet play?
America’s New Maritime Security Initiative for Southeast Asia
By
Prashanth Parameswaran
for
The Diplomat
April 02, 2016
A look at the Southeast Asia Maritime Security Initiative as it gets underway.
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What If They Gave an ASEAN Summit and the Media Failed to Turn Up?
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Uzbekistan: White Gold, Dirty Business
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The Philippines: the Elections, the Alliance, and a Rising Power
Economy
Khorgos: Where East Meets West
Security
India’s Undersea Deterrent
Security
America’s New Maritime Security Initiative for Southeast Asia
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April 01, 2016
What's Behind US Military Moves in the South China Sea?
In the South China Sea, the U.S. military has put on a show similar to a Hollywood blockbuster.
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March 29, 2016
A RAW Row: Did Pakistan Accuse Iran of Abetting Indian Espionage?
Does Pakistan really think that Iran is helping India spy in Balochistan?
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March 24, 2016
Is North Korea Fighting for Assad in Syria?
Two North Korean militias are fighting for Bashar al-Assad the Syrian opposition claims.
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China Power
A New World Order
April 01, 2016
To Grant or Not to Grant Chinese Muslims Their Rights
China’s 'Belt & Road Initiative' dilemma.
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China’s $50 Trillion Plan for a Global Energy Grid
Obama, Xi Put Positive Spin on US-China Relations
Is the Death Penalty the DPP’s Greatest Challenge?
Eight Juxtapositions
: Understanding China Through Comparison
Is China's Football Dream Becoming Reality?
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Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
April 01, 2016
On Nuclear Summit Sidelines, US, South Korea, and Japan Stand Against North Korea
Obama, Park, and Abe emphasized their common position on North Korea's recent nuclear provocations.
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Missiles and Signals in the Paracel Islands
Why China Should Not Worry About Japan’s New Security Laws
Indonesia to Respond After South China Sea Case: Minister
Why China Might Seek to Occupy Scarborough Shoal
Cuarteron Reef’s New Radar: The China Coast Guard’s Best New Toy?
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Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
April 01, 2016
A Path Forward on Indian NSG Membership
Momentum for India’s bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group seems to have stalled.
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India to Buy 245 US Stinger Air-to-Air Missiles
Russia to Test New Mobile Robot at Upcoming Strategic Missile Force Drill
Will Vietnam Buy a Squadron of Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets?
Australia’s Navy Begins Testing Combat Systems on Its First Air Warfare Destroyer
US Navy’s Lethal New Destroyer Completes Builder’s Trials
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ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
April 02, 2016
Solving Myanmar's Myitsone Dam Conundrum
Why scrapping the Myitsone dam project could be a big public relations win for both China and Myanmar.
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China-Thailand Railway Project Gets Untracked
How Will the Philippines Presidential Election Transform the Country?
Aiding a Few Good Men (and Women) in the New Myanmar
Thailand Must Join TPP: Junta Chief
What Myanmar Should Do About the Myitsone Dam
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The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
March 31, 2016
Getting US Messaging About Sri Lanka's 'Democratic Transition' Right
The U.S. needs to be more consistent when it comes to promoting human rights and accountability in Sri Lanka.
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The Sparring Strongmen of Northern Afghanistan
Where Do European Union-India Relations Stand?
Reality Check: Pakistan's War on Extremism Is Far From Over
After Lahore: The Truth About Terrorism and Pakistan
For Refugees, Returning to Afghanistan Is Easier Said Than Done
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The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
April 01, 2016
Is North Korea Fed up With China?
Take reports about a new WPK document slamming Beijing with a dose of salt -- but frustrations are very real.
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Byungjin
Put to the Test: Is North Korea About to Face Another Major Famine?
South Korean Political Parties' Newest Weapon: Music Videos
South Korean Firms Abusing Myanmar Workers: Report
Can a Right Wing Defector Save Korea's Liberal Opposition?
How Korea Is Conquering Myanmar, One Soap Opera at a Time
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Tokyo Report
News from Japan
April 02, 2016
Japan's Regional Relationships, as Revealed at the Nuclear Security Summit
Japan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson on ties with South Korea, China, and the United States.
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Japan's 'New' Opposition Party Is Not Actually New
Split, Merge, and Lose? The Future of Party Politics in Japan
Japan: Why the TPP Bill Will Pass the Diet
Japan: How Energy Security Shapes Foreign Policy
Japan's Evolving Role in the UN
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The Debate
Comment and Opinion
April 01, 2016
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Democratic Myopia
The icon should avoid obsessing about the presidency at the expense of other democratic performs.
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What's Behind US Military Moves in the South China Sea?
Why ASEAN Must Remain Neutral on the South China Sea
Pakistan’s Coziness With Non-State Actors Represents the Single Greatest Global Nuclear Security Threat
Why Myanmar Can’t ‘Forgive and Forget’ Military Abuses
Prevent the Destruction of Scarborough Shoal
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Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
April 02, 2016
Acknowledging the (Kazakh) Unicorn in the Room
Well, it’s really a rhinoceros.
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Does Kazakhstan Get Nuclear Nonproliferation?
What Happens During Turkmen Military Drills?
The EU in Central Asia: Nothing to Lose by Pushing Human Rights Issues
Central Asia’s Migrants Face Suspicion in Russia
Did Kazakhstan's Elections Matter?
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The Rebalance
U.S. Policy on Asia
March 30, 2016
Interview: Torkel Patterson
US-Japan Relations in the Asia pivot
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US Upgrades Economic Ties With ASEAN Amid China’s Growing Influence
Birthright Citizenship: Debating and Defining ‘American’
How Obama Views Asia-Pacific Leaders
Grading Obama’s Foreign Policy
Hong Kong And Taiwan: The Future of Chinese Democracy
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Pacific Money
Economy and Business
March 28, 2016
Commodity Prices: The Cycle Turns?
Rising commodity prices have given the region’s miners a much-needed boost. Is this really a turning point?
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Trump’s Trumped-Up Accusations Against China
Expensive Asia? At Least Some Are Still Smiling
China’s Economic Planning Dilemma
Labor Unrest: Why China Is Foot-Dragging on Economic Reforms
Should America Fear China’s Alternative to the TPP?
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Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
April 03, 2016
Mentally Ill Indonesians Living in Chains
Despite the practice being banned over three decades ago, people with psychosocial disabilities are still chained.
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Thangka: Painting the Roadmap to Enlightenment
Netflix's Great China Challenge
The Hiccup in Ip Man 3’s Hype
The Bunong vs. The Sesan II Dam
Nepal’s Mortal Goddesses
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Oceania
The South Pacific
March 30, 2016
Flags and Identity in New Zealand
Ultimately, the country voted to keep its old flag, but the year-long process sparked national conversations about identity.
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Papua New Guinea's Tuberculosis Pandemic
Australia and the Brussels Attack
Papua New Guinea: Where Property Is More Expensive Than Manhattan
Pulling Up the Ladder? Electoral Reforms in Australia
Locked Out: Sydney’s Nightlife Takes a Hit
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Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
March 25, 2016
South China Sea Update: Understanding the Indonesia-China Row in the Natuna Islands
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss a recent stand-off between Indonesia and China in the South China Sea.
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What Challenges Face Myanmar's First Civilian President in 53 Years?
South China Sea Update: China and Philippines Face Off Over Jackson Shoal
What Can Asia's Navies Learn From the Era of the Mighty Battleship?
The Significance of the US-ASEAN Sunnylands Summit
How Do You Deal With North Korea?
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Videos
Asia on Video
February 16, 2016
Japan's Economic Prospects in 2016
Tamim Bayoumi of the PIIE on Japan's economic state and what's next for Abenomics
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Taiwan's Elections: What to Watch For
China-Myanmar Relations Under the NLD
Myanmar: Elections and the Media
What Does the Ma-Xi Meeting Mean for China, Taiwan and America?
Why A Free and Fair Election In Myanmar Matters
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April 01, 2016
Uzbekistan: White Gold, Dirty Business
Forced labor and financial opacity are the greatest sins of Uzbekistan’s cotton industry.
Preview Story
April 01, 2016
The Philippines: the Elections, the Alliance, and a Rising Power
How will the upcoming Philippine elections impact the country’s foreign policy trajectory?
Preview Story
April 01, 2016
Khorgos: Where East Meets West
Kazakhstan and China hope to make Khorgos Eastern Gate the new crossroads of Eurasia.
Preview Story
April 01, 2016
The Islamic State in Asia
How have Asian governments responded to the threat of ISIS?
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April 01, 2016
An Absence of Diplomacy: The Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border Dispute
The Kyrgyz-Uzbek border has rarely been tranquil, but the latest escalation is significant.
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April 01, 2016
The Islamic State in Asia
How have Asian governments responded to the threat of ISIS?
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April 01, 2016
Former Guantanamo Prisoner Leads Afghanistan's Fight Against ISIS
Achin's district governor is at war with an old friend from Guantanamo Bay.
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March 30, 2016
Iran, China and the Silk Road Train
The Yiwu-Tehran train is a significant part of Beijing’s plans for regional integration.
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March 29, 2016
One Belt, One Road, One Heritage: Cultural Diplomacy and the Silk Road
The cultural aspects of the Belt and Road could forever reshape regional politics and security.
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March 29, 2016
Will Myanmar Backslide on Human Rights?
History is not encouraging.
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March 28, 2016
Japan and China: The Geo-Economic Dimension
The stage is set for a growing geo-economic rivalry in Asia.
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March 24, 2016
Three Strikes: A Tipping Point for Hong Kong?
Do recent events spell the end of Hong Kong's days as a global center?
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March 25, 2016
Towards an Asia-Pacific Maritime Entente?
A recent call for greater maritime cooperation among Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. has merit.
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March 10, 2016
Interview: Farahnaz Ispahani
“Christians, Hindus, Shia Muslims are under attack every day.”
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