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A Brief Genealogy of Philippine Claims in the South China Sea

A Brief Genealogy of Philippine Claims in the South China Sea

By Richard Javad Heydarian
Despite being repeatedly let down by its sole treaty ally, the Philippines has persisted in preserving its territorial claims and sovereign rights in the hotly-contested body of water.

The Sewol Ferry Disaster, 10 Years Later

The Sewol Ferry Disaster, 10 Years Later

By Mitch Shin
Despite two changes in the South Korean presidency, bereaved families say their questions remain unanswered.
How Will the Next US President Tackle the China Economic Challenge?

How Will the Next US President Tackle the China Economic Challenge?

By Wendy Cutler
While there are important similarities between the Biden and Trump approaches toward China, there are also stark and meaningful differences.

Sandeep Shastri: Setting the Scene for India’s Elections

Sandeep Shastri: Setting the Scene for India’s Elections

By Shannon Tiezzi
Is India becoming an “election-only democracy”?

The Himalayan Triangle: Bhutan’s Courtship With India and China

The Himalayan Triangle: Bhutan’s Courtship With India and China

By Passang Dorji
Bhutan’s efforts to ensure predictable ties with China and India (and between them) touch on the state’s very survival.

The Old Politics of New Kazakhstan

The Old Politics of New Kazakhstan

By Luca Anceschi
Despite two era-defining moments occurring in the five years since Nazarbayev’s resignation, continuity is the main feature of governance in Kazakhstan.

Myanmar: The Many Foes of Min Aung Hlaing

Myanmar: The Many Foes of Min Aung Hlaing

By Thomas Kean
Three years after the coup, and several months after the beginning of a major resistance offensive, Myanmar under Min Aung Hlaing is locked into a course of continued conflict.
Weiting Chen Discusses the Sunflower Movement, 10 Years Later

Weiting Chen Discusses the Sunflower Movement, 10 Years Later

By Shannon Tiezzi
10 years on, what impact has the Sunflower Movement had on Taiwan?

Pakistan’s Not-So-Azad Kashmir

Pakistan’s Not-So-Azad Kashmir

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Pakistan spends a lot of effort condemning India’s governance in Kashmir. Few are interested in addressing the plight of the Kashmiris under Pakistan’s control.

Markets, Makers, and the State of Play in Southeast Asia’s Electric Vehicle Industry

Markets, Makers, and the State of Play in Southeast Asia’s Electric Vehicle Industry

By James Guild
Across Southeast Asia, countries do not want to simply be a market for EVs. They want to make them.

After the Election: Where Will Lai Lead Taiwan?

After the Election: Where Will Lai Lead Taiwan?

By Lev Nachman and Brian Hioe
Taiwanese voters have made their choice. Now it’s up to President-elect Lai Ching-te – and the reactions from Washington and Beijing – to shape the future.
Ali Riaz on the Future of Bangladesh’s Politics

Ali Riaz on the Future of Bangladesh’s Politics

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite Bangladesh’s slide toward a one-party autocracy, “the current trajectory is not destiny.”

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