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November 29, 2022
The Real Importance of China’s ‘Zero COVID’ Protests
By Shannon Tiezzi
“In China, everyone is one step from becoming a dissident” – and zero COVID has pushed many to make that final step.
November 23, 2022
Dawn of the Drone Age in Central Asia
By Francisco Olmos
Central Asian countries have been stepping up their drone capabilities.
November 23, 2022
What Explains the Islamic Surge at Malaysia’s Election?
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's main Islamic party, PAS, successfully capitalized on the public's growing disenchantment with the Malay political establishment.
November 21, 2022
Takeaways From China’s Zhuhai Air Show 2022
By Zachary Williams
Real gains were shown in China’s missile, radar, unmanned systems, and fighter technology.
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November 18, 2022
Notes From Islamabad: Pakistan Nears Breaking Point. Army Chief to Exit Amid Economic Crisis
November 8, 2022
China and Chips. The Biden Administration Moves Against China’s Semiconductor Industry
October 31, 2022
Behind Xi Jinping’s Plans for a New Chinese Economy: Political Leadership Shaped by Technological Imperative
October 24, 2022
Xi Jinping Wins Record Third Term in Power. Clean Sweep for Xi’s Inner Circle
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November 01, 2022
What’s Driving Laos’ Debt Crisis?
By Kearrin Sims and Emma Luce Scali
While China is critically important, the current debt crisis in Laos is about much more than Beijing.
November 01, 2022
Pakistan’s Chief Problem
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The entirety of Pakistan’s politics, including its conflicts and paradoxes, is wrapped up in the question of who the next chief of army staff will be.
November 01, 2022
Indonesia’s G-20 Dreams
By Shafiah F. Muhibat
Indonesia began promoting its G-20 presidency back in mid-2021, but the events of 2022 have seriously complicated its efforts.
November 01, 2022
Women’s Rights in Asia
In the years after #MeToo and COVID-19, is the situation for women in Asia getting better or worse?
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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November 29, 2022
Cross-Strait Relations After the 2022 Midterm Election in Taiwan
By Charles K. S. Wu, Austin Horng-En Wang, Yao-Yuan Yeh, and Fang-Yu Chen
Going forward, this election will have a number of critical implications for Taiwan’s security.
November 29, 2022
The Real Importance of China’s ‘Zero COVID’ Protests
November 29, 2022
China Virus Protests Hit Hong Kong After Mainland Rallies
November 28, 2022
Once Again, KMT Scores Big in Taiwan’s Local Elections
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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November 30, 2022
US Dismisses China Objections to South China Sea Mission
By Associated Press
In an unusual move, the Navy's 7th Fleet issued a rebuttal to China's objections to Tuesday's mission in the South China Sea.
November 29, 2022
Japan, Quad 3.0, and the Thucydides Trap in the Indo-Pacific
November 17, 2022
G20 Can’t Avoid the Elephant in the Room: Ukraine War
November 17, 2022
Following South Korea-US-Japan Trilateral Summit, North Korea Launches an SRBM
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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November 30, 2022
India, US Armies Hold Exercises Close to Disputed China Border
By Rishi Lekhi and Manish Swarup
This year’s high-altitude training exercise is being held only about 100 kilometers from the Line of Actual Control.
November 29, 2022
Philippines Commissions New Gunboats, Plans on Acquiring 15 More
November 23, 2022
Thailand’s Navy Chief Says Country Could Cancel Chinese Sub Contract
November 22, 2022
Exploring the Growing Qatar-Indonesia Military Cooperation
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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November 30, 2022
Singapore Repeals Archaic Law Criminalizing Sex Between Men
By Sebastian Strangio
The historic abrogation of Section 377A was accompanied by a constitutional amendment that effectively slams the door on same-sex marriage.
November 30, 2022
The ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Inside the Marcos Government
November 30, 2022
Cambodian Authorities Rearrest Prominent Union Leader
November 29, 2022
Malaysia’s Anwar Mulling Crucial Cabinet Appointments
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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November 29, 2022
Pakistan Taliban Ends Ceasefire With Govt, Vows New Attacks
By Munir Ahmed
The announcement came a day before General Asim Munir takes charge as army chief.
November 29, 2022
Israeli Filmmaker’s Comments on Kashmir Film Stoke Controversy
November 29, 2022
Nepali Voters Deliver a Fractured Mandate in Parliamentary Elections
November 28, 2022
Can Narendra Modi Practice at Home What He Preaches Abroad?
The Koreas
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November 29, 2022
The Implications of FTX’s Collapse for North Korea
By Troy Stangarone
For a regime that has become as dependent on crypto to avoid sanctions and steal hard currency, FTX’s collapse couldn’t be more ill-timed.
November 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un Emphasizes Nuclear Development as North Korea’s ‘Ultimate Goal’
November 25, 2022
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong Slams Sanctions Measures
November 24, 2022
Kim Jong-un’s Daughter and the ICBM
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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November 24, 2022
Is This The Beginning of the End for Kishida?
By Jio Kamata
Kishida and the LDP may not face a national election until 2025, but the prime minister is already on shaky ground.
November 23, 2022
Blue-ribbon Panel Urges Japan to Develop Counterstrike Capabilities
November 22, 2022
Japan’s Historic Yen Depreciation
November 19, 2022
The Limits of Kishida’s China Outreach
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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November 30, 2022
Sovereignty, Forum Shopping, and the Case of the Sulu Sultanate’s Heirs
By Karisma Putera Abd Rahman and Fikry A. Rahman
A French court's recent extortionate $15 billion commercial arbitration ruling against the Malaysian government has set a dangerous precedent.
November 29, 2022
China and Iran at the Tipping Point
November 28, 2022
Where Is the ‘New’ Kazakhstan, President Tokayev?
November 28, 2022
Japan Should Support Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Bid
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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November 29, 2022
Kazakhstan Walks Diplomatic Tightrope Between Russia and Europe
By Catherine Putz
Back-to-back visits by Kazakh President Tokayev this week to Moscow and Paris underscore Astana’s unique position.
November 29, 2022
Abortion in Uzbekistan: Legal, Accessible, Declining
November 29, 2022
Kyrgyz Journalist Bolot Temirov Deported to Russia
November 28, 2022
Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev Calls for the Return of Assets
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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November 29, 2022
New US Export Controls Need Allied Support
By Hannah Kelley
Stockpiles of wrongs don’t make a human right.
November 24, 2022
The Rationale Behind the US-ASEAN Electric Vehicle Initiative
November 19, 2022
VP Harris Assures Asian Leaders US Is ‘Here to Stay’
November 17, 2022
Russia Ties Will Not Impede India’s Growing US Partnership
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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November 29, 2022
Is the US Ready to Expand Its Strategic Economic Footprint in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
During her recent visit to the Philippines, Vice President Kamala Harris indicated that the U.S. is ready to step up its economic engagement in strategic sectors.
November 25, 2022
The Reality of Vietnam’s Energy Transition
November 22, 2022
Southeast Asia’s Month of Summits
November 18, 2022
Taiwan’s APEC Envoy at the Center of China-US Tech Tensions
Oceania
The South Pacific
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November 28, 2022
Liberal Party Losses Grow With Victoria Elections
By Grant Wyeth
The result confirmed that the Labor Party’s chief rival, the Liberal Party, is now deeply unpopular in the state.
November 25, 2022
Detangling Semantics: Has Australia Really Been ‘Hawkish’ on China?
November 19, 2022
2 State Governments in Australia Block UN Visits to Prisons
November 17, 2022
Where is Bougainville on the Path to Independence?
Videos
Asia on Video
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October 14, 2022
What’s Next for India’s Congress Party?
Nistula Hebbar, Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr., and Gilles Verniers discuss the leadership election and the prospects for India's main opposition party.
September 07, 2022
Keeping Muharram Processions Alive in Kashmir
September 03, 2022
Where Does China-US Trade Go From Here?
August 09, 2022
Indonesia’s Plans for the G-20
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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November 22, 2022
The G20, APEC, and ASEAN Summits: Taking Stock of November 2022 Diplomacy in Asia
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What transpired at various summits in Asia this month?
November 10, 2022
What’s Driving Inter-Korean Tensions in Autumn 2022?
October 31, 2022
Taking Down the Tatmadaw
October 25, 2022
It’s Xi’s China: Takeaways From the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Party Congress
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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October 27, 2022
India Boosts Its Border Infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Roads and bridges as well as "vibrant villages" are being constructed and upgraded to improve overland connectivity to the border with China.