DRI | COVID-19 IN ASIA
Presented by Diplomat Risk Intelligence
March 04, 2021
COVID-19 Threatens to Waste India’s Demographic Dividend
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The impacts of the pandemic on India’s youth threaten to last for years to come, undoing decades of progress on multiple fronts.
February 26, 2021
The Politics Behind China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Choices
By Bonnie Girard
China is keeping its vaccination campaign homegrown -- despite some reservations from the public.
February 26, 2021
Mongolia Starts Its COVID-19 Vaccinations
By Uranbileg Tumurkhuyag
New Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene became the first to get his shot, kicking off Mongolia's vaccine campaign.
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February 25, 2021
The Disengagement at Pangong Lake: What Happens Now Between India and China?
By Ankit Panda
The two sides initiated a disengagement along the banks of Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh. What happens next?
February 05, 2021
Myanmar After the 2021 Coup: Internal Security and Geopolitical Consequences
By Ankit Panda
How will the February 1, 2021, coup in Myanmar affect the country’s internal security and foreign relations?
January 26, 2021
The Indian Army’s Pivot to the North
By Ankit Panda
What’s behind the Indian Army’s reorientation of its Mathura-based 1 Corps toward China?
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March 01, 2021
Myanmar After the Coup
By Thompson Chau
Military leaders in Myanmar aim to project an air of “business as usual.” The realities on the ground suggest that it’s anything but.
March 01, 2021
What Do the US and China Want From Africa?
By Bob Wekesa
As the Biden administration starts a rumored review of U.S. Africa policy, the China factor will feature prominently.
March 01, 2021
Uzbekistan Needs a Navruz for Human Rights
By Steve Swerdlow
Tashkent’s continued authoritarian habits undermine positive steps.
March 01, 2021
Bangladesh at 50: The Transformation of a Nation
By Ali Riaz and Saimum Parvez
As the country reaches its golden jubilee, it stands at a crossroads.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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March 06, 2021
The Continuing Mystery of the Belt and Road
By Yuan Jiang
There are still competing theories and explanations of what China's signature foreign policy platform actually means.
March 06, 2021
Taiwan Promotes ‘Freedom Pineapples’ in Response to Chinese Import Ban
March 05, 2021
What’s on the Agenda for China’s National People’s Congress?
March 05, 2021
American Views of China Drop to Record Low
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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March 05, 2021
The UK to Head East of Suez: Power Projection or Search for Trade?
By James Maclaren
As the HMS Queen Elizabeth and its entourage departs Portsmouth later this year, it will take with it a number of burdens and challenges.
March 05, 2021
Australian PM: Quad Leaders’ Summit on the Cards
March 05, 2021
Does It Matter That the University of Kentucky Closed Its Confucius Institute?
March 03, 2021
Is an “Alliance of Alliances” Around AI Feasible?
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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March 06, 2021
US Defense Secretary Notes Climate Change Focus in Message to Force
By Abhijnan Rej
Lloyd Austin’s message foregrounds one of the key priorities of the Biden administration for the military.
March 04, 2021
Asian Military Spending: A Sign of Worsening Security Environment
March 03, 2021
Indian Air Force Takes Part in Multination Exercise Hosted by UAE
March 02, 2021
Pentagon Officials Sketch Hypersonic Strategy
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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March 06, 2021
Myanmar Cracked Down Brutally on Protests. It May Get Worse.
By Associated Press
Myanmar's military is banking on the world going no further than “harsh words, some economic sanctions and travel bans.”
March 05, 2021
Philippines Admits Police Culpability in Deadly Drug War
March 05, 2021
The Final Victory of Nguyen Phu Trong
March 05, 2021
ASEAN Readies Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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March 05, 2021
Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s Future Uncertain Following Political Upheaval
By Umair Jamal
Khan will seek a vote of confidence from the parliament after his finance minister was defeated in a Senate election.
March 04, 2021
Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law Clearly Doesn’t Protect Hinduism
March 04, 2021
Islamic State Claims Killing of 3 Female Media Workers in Afghanistan
March 04, 2021
COVID-19 Threatens to Waste India’s Demographic Dividend
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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March 05, 2021
Biden Should Embrace South Korea’s Strategic Nondecision on the Quad
By James Park
If the U.S. can seek cooperation without pushing South Korea directly into the U.S.-China crossfire, why not take that path?
March 05, 2021
Can Southeast Asia Follow South Korea’s Democratization Model?
March 05, 2021
Photos Show North Korea May Be Trying to Extract Plutonium
March 05, 2021
Migrant Workers Face Dire Conditions at South Korean Farms
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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March 06, 2021
New Tokyo Olympic President Tries to Assure Japan on Safety, Even as PM Extends State of Emergency
By Associated Press
With polling showing strong opposition to holding the Games this summer and COVID-19 cases holding strong, Hashimoto Seiko has an uphill battle to win public support.
March 04, 2021
Fukushima Chief: No Need to Extend Decommissioning Target
March 01, 2021
Japan’s Prime Minister Hit With Nepotism Scandal
February 27, 2021
It’s Time to Enact Japan’s Magnitsky Act
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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March 06, 2021
After a Brutal Week for Myanmar and Hong Kong, the UK Must Take Action
By Benedict Rogers
The United Kingdom – as the former colonial ruler in both places – has a special responsibility to both Hong Kong and Myanmar.
March 04, 2021
Plus Ça Change: Biden’s Emerging Foreign Policy
March 01, 2021
Millions of Asian Migrant Children Live Life on the Margins
March 01, 2021
Myanmar Crisis Hinges on Stance of Ethnic Political and Armed Organizations
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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March 05, 2021
Vaccine Diplomacy in Central Asia: Russia vs. China?
By Catherine Putz
Can “vaccine diplomacy” change any minds in Central Asia when it comes to the Russia vs. China equation?
March 04, 2021
US Decries Release of Kyrgyz ‘Crime Boss’ Kolbaev
March 03, 2021
Kyrgyzstan Tumbles in Freedom of the World Ranking
March 03, 2021
Japarov Makes State Visit to Kazakhstan, Meets With Tokayev and Nazarbayev
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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March 05, 2021
US Imposes Trade Restrictions on Myanmar’s Military Junta
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement came two days after at least 38 protesters were shot dead by security forces.
March 05, 2021
Why FDR Embraced China as a Great Power
March 05, 2021
Americans Deeply Unhappy with China, New Survey Shows
March 05, 2021
Biden’s New Strategic Guidance: Squaring the Circle?
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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March 02, 2021
Why Khazanah Nasional Just Bailed Out Malaysia Airlines
By James Guild
Sometimes the state has an interest in controlling firms in critical sectors like transportation, even if they are hemorrhaging money.
March 01, 2021
Why is Timor-Leste Still Unable to Diversify its Economy?
February 27, 2021
Is Taiwan a Ticking Time Bomb in the Semiconductor Supply Chain?
February 23, 2021
Last Week Singapore Released Its 2021 Budget. What’s in It?
Oceania
The South Pacific
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February 26, 2021
It’s Time for Australia to Reckon With the Reality of Sexual Violence
By Grant Wyeth
A drastic cultural shift is required not only within the parliament, but throughout the entire country.
February 26, 2021
Australia Joins Declaration Condemning Arbitrary Detention
February 26, 2021
Michael Somare, Papua New Guinea’s First Prime Minister, Dies
February 24, 2021
Unfriending Australia: Facebook’s Nuclear Option
Videos
Asia on Video
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March 04, 2021
Myanmar Coup and the Aftermath
By The Diplomat
Tin Tin Nyo, Gerard McCarthy, and Yun Sun discuss the coup in Myanmar and where the country is headed.
February 09, 2021
African Perspectives on China
January 13, 2021
Sky High: How the Asia-Pacific Sees Space
December 30, 2020
Reviewing 2020 in the Asia-Pacific
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
PFebruary 25, 2021
The Disengagement at Pangong Lake: What Happens Now Between India and China?
By Ankit Panda
The two sides initiated a disengagement along the banks of Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh. What happens next?
February 05, 2021
Myanmar After the 2021 Coup: Internal Security and Geopolitical Consequences
February 01, 2021
China’s Latest White Paper and Southeast Asia
January 26, 2021
The Indian Army’s Pivot to the North
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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March 05, 2021
Grassroots Activists Work to Save Remaining Cardamom Mountains Rainforest
By Joe Patchett
The burden of safeguarding the region's rich resources falls on local environmental groups and a small number of park rangers.