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January 16, 2020
Why Are Russian Military Planes Flying Around Taiwan?
By John S. Van Oudenaren
Russia has little rationale for sending warplanes close to Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea – aside from appeasing China.
January 16, 2020
Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE Aren’t Bothered by India’s Citizenship Amendment Act
By Kabir Taneja
Driven by geopolitics and economics, both Gulf states are courting a close relationship with Modi’s India.
January 13, 2020
Explaining Singapore’s Interest in the F-35B
By Robert Farley
How significant will the addition of the F-35B to the Republic of Singapore Air Force's inventory be?
Diplomat Risk Intelligence
DRI
January 10, 2020
Top Risks in Asia in Early 2020
By Ankit Panda
2020 in the Asia-Pacific is off to a busy start. What are the big things to watch for?
November 19, 2019
No, Pakistan’s Gwadar Port Is Not a Chinese Naval Base (Just Yet)
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Pakistani navy is entrenching itself in Gwadar but there is no evidence of the Chinese forces’ presence yet.
November 18, 2019
Prabowo’s Introductory Visit Highlights Indonesia-Malaysia Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new defense minister’s first overseas trip spotlighted some of the ongoing security collaboration between the two neighboring Southeast Asian states.
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January 01, 2020
Can Cambodia’s Opposition Survive?
By Andrew Nachemson
Tales of the CNRP’s demise have so far been greatly exaggerated, but the clock is ticking.
January 01, 2020
A Bumpy Road Ahead for China in South Asia
By Sudha Ramachandran
2019 may go down as the year China’s massive Belt and Road project lost its shine for South Asian partners.
January 01, 2020
What RCEP Means for the Indo-Pacific
By Blake Berger
The final conclusion of negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership was a landmark achievement for ASEAN.
January 01, 2020
The Asia-Pacific in 2020: What to Expect?
By The Diplomat
The Diplomat looks at the trends to watch across the region in the coming year.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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January 24, 2020
China Cargo Train Routes Face Backlash in Finland
By Jukka Aukia
A Finnish state media documentary raises questions about the Kouvola-Xi’an train connection – and, implicitly, the wider China-Finland relationship.
January 24, 2020
Taiwan, Shut Out From WHO, Confronts Deadly Wuhan Coronavirus
January 23, 2020
Internationalized Autonomy: Re-Discovering the West’s Stake in Hong Kong
January 21, 2020
Pomp and Circumstance: Interpreting the Signing Ceremony of the US-China Trade Deal
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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January 22, 2020
What Does Xi’s Myanmar Visit Mean for India’s China Anxieties?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The trip produced a mixed outlook for New Delhi’s perceptions of Beijing’s inroads in the wider Indo-Pacific.
January 21, 2020
Iranian FM: Will Leave NPT if Europeans Refer Case to UN Security Council
January 21, 2020
India Tests K-4 Submarine-Launched Missile, Pushing Its Sea-Based Deterrent Forward
January 20, 2020
India Test Fires Intermediate-Range, Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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January 23, 2020
What’s Next for Vietnam’s 5G Ambitions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Viettel’s forays in the 5G space and its potential implications for Vietnam’s broader approach.
January 21, 2020
What’s Next for the Philippines’ Remote Weapon Station Development?
January 20, 2020
India Stands Up New Su-30MKI Squadron
January 17, 2020
India’s Army Takes Delivery of New K-9 Howitzers Ahead of Schedule
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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January 24, 2020
UN Court Orders Myanmar to Prevent Rohingya Genocide
By Associated Press
The court delivered a sweeping legal victory for the persecuted Muslim minority.
January 24, 2020
What Does the UK’s New ASEAN Mission Say About Its Southeast Asia Engagement Post-Brexit?
January 23, 2020
No New Thinking in Laos?
January 23, 2020
Rethinking Indonesia’s ‘War on Drugs’
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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January 24, 2020
CPEC and Beyond: China and the US Fight For Influence In Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Beijing and Washington tussle to have their way with Islamabad’s foreign policy decisions.
January 23, 2020
Why Is India’s Right Wing Defaming the Women Protesters of Shaheen Bagh?
January 23, 2020
A Lukewarm Commitment: India and Gender Equality in Security Affairs
January 23, 2020
Ending the War Won’t Solve Afghanistan’s Governance Problem
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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January 24, 2020
Parsing the Economic Damage From the Japan-South Korea Dispute
By Troy Stangarone
Recent data indicate the overall damage was limited, but that could change if we see another round of escalation.
January 23, 2020
The Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Hits Korea
January 17, 2020
Moon Jae-in Is Serious About Inter-Korean Cooperation
January 17, 2020
2 Questions Hold the Key to Negotiating With Kim Jong Un
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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January 23, 2020
The Tough Road Ahead for US-Japan Host Nation Support Negotiations
By Yuki Tatsumi
With election season looming in the U.S., the question of Japan's financial contribution to the alliance could become politically fraught.
January 23, 2020
Downtown Tokyo’s Homeless Fear Removal Ahead of Olympics
January 22, 2020
Is Japan Ready to Welcome Immigrants?
January 22, 2020
The US-Iran Crisis and Japan’s Response
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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January 24, 2020
How Taiwan’s History Illuminates the 2020 Election
By Evan Dawley and Wayne Soon
Taiwan's democratic culture -- and ties to Hong Kong -- long predate the 21st century.
January 22, 2020
Peace in Afghanistan Must Not Ignore Afghan Voices
January 21, 2020
The Globalization of China’s Media Controls: Key Trends from 2019
January 21, 2020
Life Under Siege in Kashmir
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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January 24, 2020
Accreditation Battle Continues Between RFE/RL and Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Four more employees - one a driver - of RFE/RL's Tajik Service have been given six-month accreditations. The press freedom battle goes on.
January 23, 2020
Uzbek Blogger Flees After Release from Psychiatric Facility
January 23, 2020
Russia’s Strategy in Central Asia: Inviting India to Balance China
January 22, 2020
Why Is Kyrgyzstan Being Considered for the New U.S. Travel Ban?
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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January 23, 2020
Washington Needs Nonproliferation Messaging Consistency on Iran and North Korea
By Mary Chesnut
Consistent nonproliferation messaging: how can the United States square its Iran strategy with its North Korea strategy?
January 17, 2020
Security Services: Moscow’s Fifth Column Across Eurasia
January 17, 2020
5 Indicted by US Grand Jury for Facilitating Exports to Pakistan’s Nuclear Program
January 14, 2020
Can the US Strengthen Its Economic Arsenal in Asia?
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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January 24, 2020
World Airports Take Precautions After China Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
Airports around the world are taking steps to contain the new virus’s spread.
January 23, 2020
China Virus Outbreak May Wallop Economy, Financial Markets
January 21, 2020
IMF Downgrade of Growth Outlook Ups Pressure on India’s Modi
January 18, 2020
China’s 2019 Economic Growth Weakened Amid Trade War
Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
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January 23, 2020
Who Is Behind K-pop’s Viral Choreography?
By Layne Vandenberg
The minds behind K-pop dance choreography, one of K-pop’s most iconic features, deserve formal recognition.
January 23, 2020
How Chinese Immigrants Found Their Way to Puerto Rico
January 21, 2020
How Chinese Immigrants Found Their Place in Puerto Rico
January 07, 2020
Eggs from Endangered Sea Turtle Stolen from Thai Beach
Oceania
The South Pacific
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January 21, 2020
Human Rights Stagnate Under New Leadership in Papua New Guinea
By Joshua Mcdonald
Human rights continue to falter as the government claims to be writing a “new book” of prosperity for all citizens.
January 16, 2020
Australian Frigate Headed for the Middle East
January 16, 2020
Climate Change Brings Geopolitical Complications for Australia
January 10, 2020
Misinformation Amid Australia Bushfire Crisis
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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January 23, 2020
How Asians See the World in 2020: Insights From Public Opinion
By Ankit Panda
Discussing recent trends in elite and public opinion in Asia.
January 18, 2020
South China Sea: Indonesia’s Natuna Sea Dilemma With China
January 08, 2020
How Asia Will Make Sense of Trump’s Strike on Iran’s Soleimani
January 07, 2020
Taiwan Heads to the Polls: What Are the Geopolitical Stakes?
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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January 22, 2020
Ringing in Chinese New Year in Indonesia
By Agoes Rudianto
The festival of Grebeg Sudiro celebrates ethnic Chinese heritage in Indonesia, where such celebrations were banned under Suharto.
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
December 27, 2019
Hand-in-Hand 2019: Indian and Chinese Armies Come Together for Joint Military Exercise
Videos
Asia on Video
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January 23, 2020
Social Justice a Distant Dream for Nepal’s Dalits
By Vishal Arora
A Nepali MP shares her experiences as a low-caste woman.