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February 11, 2020
Vietnam Battles Its Coronavirus Challenge
By Thoi Nguyen
While the government has taken significant measures to limit the impacts of the coronavirus on the country, it is also operating within limits and realities.
February 07, 2020
Coronavirus Concerns Intensify in South Korea
By Kyle Ferrier
If it's not brought under control soon, the epidemic could have an outsized economic and political impact on South Korea.
February 06, 2020
Bangladesh Squad Returns to Pakistan for First Cricket Test Match Since 2003
By Associated Press
It’s another step forward for Pakistani cricket, as security concerns previously prevented the country from hosting international matches.
Diplomat Risk Intelligence
DRI
February 10, 2020
Risk Mitigation and Huawei: The UK Makes a Choice
By Ankit Panda
Huawei gets its day in the UK.
January 25, 2020
Wuhan Coronavirus Panic Grips China and the World
By Ankit Panda
Are China's measures to keep the virus from spreading before the Lunar New Year likely to work?
January 24, 2020
Indonesia in 2020: A Year of Change or Stagnation Under Jokowi?
By Erin Cook
2020 could be a key year in assessing whether reform takes off or if the country continues to be mired in stagnation on key issues.
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February 01, 2020
Myanmar: Trials and Tribulations
By Christina Fink
Facing genocide charges in the international arena, Myanmar’s domestic politics are set to heat up in 2020, too.
February 01, 2020
Confronting Foreign Influence in Australia
By Yun Jiang and Adam Ni
Can Australia strike a balance between deterring foreign interference and preserving individual liberties and social cohesion?
February 01, 2020
Can India Become a Player in Latin America?
By Ketan Mehta
New Delhi has historically paid little attention to Latin America and the Caribbean. Will Bolsonaro’s visit spark a change?
February 01, 2020
Kim Jong Unchained
By Aidan Foster-Carter
Pyongyang’s outreach in 2018 was a ruse. With North Korea stronger and cockier than ever, prospects are grim in 2020.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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February 14, 2020
China’s Coronavirus Outbreak and Economic Performance: Test for Performance Legitimacy?
By Dingding Chen
What does the Coronavirus outbreak mean for China’s future development?
February 15, 2020
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, China’s Government Tightens Its Grip
February 14, 2020
The Coronavirus Epidemic: Challenge or Opportunity for US-China Relations?
February 15, 2020
Taiwan Bars Children of Taiwanese-Chinese Couples From Repatriation Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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February 15, 2020
US Navy Ohio-Class Sub Test Launches Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted a ballistic missile test launch from a submerged submarine in the Pacific Ocean on February 12.
February 14, 2020
What the Tale of ‘Crypto AG’ Reveals About the Nature of US Overseas Espionage
February 13, 2020
US, Taliban Close to ‘Reduction in Violence’ Agreement
February 11, 2020
Will the United States Develop a New Type of Nuclear Warhead?
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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February 15, 2020
What the Fight Against the New Coronavirus Tells Us About the Post-Reform PLA
By Ying Yu Lin
The coronavirus outbreak has revealed potential issues in PLA logistics integration and command after the major overhaul of 2015.
February 14, 2020
Russia’s First Upgraded Borei-Class Boomer to Be Commissioned in March
February 13, 2020
What Iran’s Attacks on American Bases Tell Us About China’s Missile Program
February 12, 2020
What Will the Next China-Cambodia Golden Dragon Military Exercise Look Like?
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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February 15, 2020
Countering Violent Extremism After Mindanao’s ‘New Dawn’
By Michael Henry Yusingco
A coherent approach to violent extremism is need in the new Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
February 15, 2020
Coronavirus Takes Its Toll on China-Indonesia Relations
February 14, 2020
Why Monash Opening a Campus in Indonesia Is a Big Deal
February 14, 2020
Why More Hun Sen Has Meant Less Progress for Cambodia
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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February 15, 2020
Why the Taliban Won’t Cut Ties with Iran
By Kashif Hussain
Iran and the Taliban share interests and see common threats in the wider region, they won’t split so easily.
February 14, 2020
Are US Forces Striking Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Members in Afghanistan for Islamabad?
February 14, 2020
Pakistan’s Efforts to Silence Dissenters Amplifies Their Causes
February 15, 2020
India Keeps Lid on Kashmir’s Internet 6 Months Into Lockdown
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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February 14, 2020
South Korea’s Population May Have Already Peaked
By Troy Stangarone
Recent statistics suggest South Korea's population may be aging even more quickly than previous worst-case scenarios predicted.
February 14, 2020
North Korea’s Bizarre Strategies for Tackling the Coronavirus Outbreak
February 13, 2020
3 Years Ago, Kim Jong Un Got Away With Murder
February 11, 2020
The Lesson of North Korea’s ‘Christmas Gift’
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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February 14, 2020
Japan Reports 1st Death from Virus, 44 More Cases on Ship
By Associated Press
None of Japan’s newly reported cases have a history of recent travel to China, raising concerns.
February 13, 2020
Will Japan’s Economy Buckle Under the Coronavirus Outbreak?
February 13, 2020
Power and Money in Japanese Politics
February 12, 2020
Coronavirus: Japan Sends Final Evacuation Flight
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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February 15, 2020
Is Australian Media Biased Against China?
By Dan Hu
Increasingly fierce competition in Australia’s media sector contributes to sensationalist reporting on China.
February 14, 2020
STEM Gender Bias Cripples Asia-Pacific Region
February 14, 2020
What We Can All Learn From Australia’s Bushfires
February 14, 2020
US Must Recapture Lost Ground in Southeast Asia or Risk Being Shut Out
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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February 13, 2020
A New Era of Strategic Partnership: The US Engages to Find Opportunities in Central Asia
By Kristen Cheriegate
Central Asia will generally welcome -- and want -- U.S. attention, but will want a degree of circumspection.
February 13, 2020
Kyrgyz Customs Officer Reportedly Under Investigation
February 13, 2020
Mongolia Suspends Traditional Lunar Near Year Celebrations Due to Coronavirus Concerns
February 13, 2020
Turkmenistan President’s Son Appointed Minister
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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February 12, 2020
UK’s Huawei Choice: Impact on Transatlantic Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Meia Nouwens.
February 12, 2020
An Effective US Approach to Pyongyang: Deterrence and Detente
February 12, 2020
The Significance of Ending the US-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement
February 06, 2020
The Coming US-China Competition in Central Asia
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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February 08, 2020
The Geo-Technological Triangle Between the US, China, and Taiwan
By Hannah Kirk
Taiwan is caught in the middle of a technological trade spat, one that might upend its all-important semiconductor industry.
February 05, 2020
Amid Virus Fears, Clock Is Ticking for Companies Dependent on China Imports
February 03, 2020
Coronavirus: The Threat to the Global Economy
February 01, 2020
Major US Airlines Suspend Flights Between US, China
Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
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February 14, 2020
Cruise Ship Coronavirus Ordeal Ends with Cambodia Welcome
By Associated Press
Stranded passengers disembarked and were welcomed to Cambodia by the nation's authoritarian leader who handed them flowers.
February 14, 2020
Radical Islamists Hold Filmmaking Hostage in Pakistan
February 13, 2020
Remember the Women Fighting Coronavirus
February 12, 2020
Rohingya Boat Capsizes in Deadly Bay of Bengal Incident
Oceania
The South Pacific
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February 15, 2020
Australian Court Rules Indigenous People Can’t Be Deported
By Associated Press
Australia's High Court ruled in a 4-3 decision that indigenous Australians cannot be deported even if they do not hold Australian citizenship.
February 15, 2020
The Future of Australia’s Energy
February 14, 2020
Chuuk State’s Delayed Independence Vote Approaches
February 11, 2020
Australia and Indonesia: Close Friends At Last?
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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February 13, 2020
The Philippines Moves to End US Visiting Forces Agreement: What Happens Next?
By Ankit Panda
The decision has kicked off a 180-day countdown that may be used for renegotiation.
February 06, 2020
Asia Reacts to the Coronavirus Epidemic
January 30, 2020
5G and Risk Mitigation: Asia’s Huawei Conundrum
January 23, 2020
How Asians See the World in 2020: Insights From Public Opinion
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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January 29, 2020
The Rich Merchant and the Young Bukharans
By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat’s Catherine Putz paid a visit to the old houses of two pivotal Bukharan figures: Fayzulla and Usmon Khodjaev.
January 22, 2020
Ringing in Chinese New Year in Indonesia
January 07, 2020
Assam’s Women at the Frontline of Protests Against India’s New Citizenship Law
January 03, 2020
Thousands of Indians Welcome New Year With Spirit of Resistance
Videos
Asia on Video
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February 05, 2020
The Shrinking Space for Minorities and Dissent in Sri Lanka
By StoriesAsia
An interview with activist Ruki Fernando on Gotabaya’s presidency.