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The Evolution of Identity in Taiwan
That more and more people in Taiwan identify as “Taiwanese” and not “Chinese” is partially the result of Beijing’s own policies.
An Interview With Song Young-gil, South Korea’s Other Opposition Leader
“If I end up creating a new party, the objective will be to oust President Yoon,” says the former Democratic Party head.
Japan-South Korea Cooperation: Strength in Unity, Danger in Division
Deepened trilateral cooperation between the U.S. and its two key East Asian allies is a positive development, but the fragility of Japanese and South Korean leadership underscores the importance of long-term reconciliation.
Philippine Broadcast Regulator Suspends TV Show of Former President Duterte
Duterte’s TV show will be off the air for two weeks. Has the former president finally lost the backing of the ruling coalition?
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Women Are Leading an Unprecedented Protest Movement in Balochistan
Baloch women have launched a march toward Pakistan’s capital to protest rights abuses and enforced disappearances in Balochistan.
Tarique Rahman on Why the BNP Is Boycotting the Bangladesh Elections
“As long as Hasina retains power, every election in Bangladesh will involve extensive irregularities, making the much-anticipated level-playing field a distant dream.”
China Railway Plans to Test Vietnam’s Foreign Policy Equilibrium
The Kunming-Haiphong railway runs directly through Vietnam's most significant deposits of rare earth minerals.
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Where the Myanmar Junta Fears To Tread
Visits to four different locations in Myanmar, all in varying stages of control by resistance groups.
Bangladesh’s Make-or-Break Elections
The 2024 election is a matter of political survival for both the ruling Awami League and the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
The Evolution of China’s Interference in Taiwan
China’s foreign information manipulation and interference targeting Taiwan has been ongoing for decades. Here’s a look at its latest evolution.
Hannah McGlade on Australia’s Shame and the Work to Be Done
“Aboriginal communities have been given a clear message by the majority of Australians that they are not respected, and that Australia remains a racist country.”
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China Power
A New World Order
The Evolution of Identity in Taiwan
That more and more people in Taiwan identify as “Taiwanese” and not “Chinese” is partially the result of Beijing’s own policies.
New China-Serbia Free Trade Agreement Raises Security Concerns for Europe
China and Russia Are Trying to Stack the Deck in 2024 Elections
The Geopolitical Ripple: How China-US Tensions Reshape Business in Latin America
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
The China-Philippines South China Sea Face-Off Requires Restraint
The Philippines and the U.S. are on solid legal ground, but what is lawful is not always wise.
Another Launch for China’s Reusable Space Plane
What’s Important About the Indian Parliament Security Breach
The Use and Misuse of History: What Should We Learn From the Korean War?
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
Is the US Military Learning the Wrong Lessons About Drones?
The Pentagon is betting big on unmanned systems in a conflict with China – but the Russia-Ukraine war is showing the limited utility of such systems.
Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas Wars Reveal the Importance of Weapons Production
Japan-Italy-UK Joint Fighter Program Takes a Step Forward With New Treaty
The Perils of Overstretching Minilateral Cooperation Within ASEAN
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
Philippine Broadcast Regulator Suspends TV Show of Former President Duterte
Duterte’s TV show will be off the air for two weeks. Has the former president finally lost the backing of the ruling coalition?
Thai MPs Urge Talks with Cambodia Over Access to Preah Vihear
Rights Group Accuses Myanmar Rebel Outfit of Forced Recruitment
Looking Back on Deng Xiaoping’s Landmark Visit to Singapore
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
Political and Electoral Uncertainty in Sri Lanka Ahead of the 2024 Elections
Wickremesinghe wants to keep his job; the SLPP wants to mount a comeback. Sri Lanka voters seem to want radical change.
India Announces Republic Day Chief Guest: French President Emmanuel Macron
The US Does Not Lack Leverage Over India
The Rakhine Conundrum: How Should Bangladesh Respond to Operation 1027?
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
Japan-South Korea Cooperation: Strength in Unity, Danger in Division
Deepened trilateral cooperation between the U.S. and its two key East Asian allies is a positive development, but the fragility of Japanese and South Korean leadership underscores the importance of long-term reconciliation.
North Korean Exports Hit Record High Since UN Sanctions Took Full Effect
After Nearly 4 Year Gap, North Korea Begins Issuing Visas for Chinese Businesspeople
What’s Next for the South Korea-UK Relationship?
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
Japan Approves 16.5% Increase in Defense Spending for FY2024
For the tenth year in a row, the budget draft set a new record for national defense spending as Japan continues to pursue its Defense Buildup Program.
As Scandal Engulfs the LDP, the Kishida Administration Goes on
The Engaging Outsider: Can Ishiba Shigeru’s Iconoclastic Policies Gain Traction?
Moving Beyond ‘Checkbook Diplomacy’? Japan’s Changing Refugee Policy
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
China’s Electric Vehicle Expansion in Central Asia
Chinese electric vehicles are making inroads into Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, but for different reasons.
In Uzbekistan, Residents Complain of Poor Quality in Rural Housing Projects
How Mongolia’s Third Neighbor Policy Can Bolster Its Tourism Sector
Central Asia’s Rare Earths May Fuel Energy Transition
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
Does the 2024 US Defense Policy Bill Signify Bipartisan Agreement on China?
There is less consensus on U.S. China policy than it might seem, particularly among rank-and-file politicians.
The History and Future of China Studies in the US
After APEC: Whither US Leadership on Trade?
Biden vs Trump: Who Would Have a Bigger Impact on China-US Relations?
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
How Taiwan-ASEAN Semiconductor Cooperation Can Bolster Taipei’s National Security
Three decades after the first iteration of the “Go South” policy, changing geoeconomic realities are making the idea more attractive than ever.
With 2024 Budget, Malaysia Gets Serious About Taxes
Breaking Down the $20 Billion in Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership
Are Investors Becoming Disillusioned With Southeast Asia’s Tech Companies?
Oceania
The South Pacific
How Can Australia Stand up for Human Rights in Xinjiang?
Australia’s diplomatic reset with China is complete, it’s time to talk about human rights.
New Zealand Abandons Indigenous Rights and Pacific Priorities in Foreign Policy
Out of the Blue: Rising to the Challenges of Australia’s Maritime Security
Australia’s New Migration Strategy
Videos
Asia on Video
Balochistan’s Long March Protest
An interview with Somaiyah Hafeez about the current protest movement demanding an end to forced disappearances and real accountability in Balochistan.
China, America, and Vietnam’s Diplomatic Blitz in 2023
Can China-Europe Relations Be Salvaged?
This Week in Asia: December 1, 2023
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
Asian Geopolitics in 2023: A Retrospective (Part 1)
What were the trends, events, and developments in geopolitics that defined the Asia-Pacific in 2023?