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Is This the End of the COFA Saga?
With COFA funding expected to finally get congressional approval, the U.S. will need to work to overcome the negative perceptions generated by the protracted struggle to fund vital U.S. Pacific partners.
What’s in Hong Kong’s New National Security Bill?
The proposed law, which is expected to pass easily, includes stiff penalties and more power to suppress dissent, building on the 2020 National Security Law imposed by Beijing.
Abused, Abandoned, Neglected: the Plight of India’s Older Women
Restoring dignity in women’s labor can give older women the care and respect they deserve in late life.
The 2024 China-US AI Dialogue Should Start With an Eye on Chem-Bio Weapons
Washington and Beijing should focus their forthcoming AI dialogue on platforms that neither want to see in the hands of terrorist groups: those that can aid in the construction of biological and chemical weapons.
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Philippine Lawmaker Demands Answers From Singapore Over Reported Taylor Swift Deal
Rep. Joey Salceda claims that Singapore's alleged exclusivity arrangement with the pop icon's promoter "runs contrary" to ASEAN's consensus-based relations.
Why India Became Indispensable to US Foreign Policy and Pakistan Was Left Behind
Democracy and “shared values” play a major role in diplomacy – something that Pakistan seems to have overlooked.
Russia-Ukraine War: China’s Vanishing Neutrality
Full Chinese logistical support for Russia could be the real game changer of the war – and that support is growing more important and less discreet.
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The Himalayan Triangle: Bhutan’s Courtship With India and China
Bhutan’s efforts to ensure predictable ties with China and India (and between them) touch on the state’s very survival.
The Old Politics of New Kazakhstan
Despite two era-defining moments occurring in the five years since Nazarbayev’s resignation, continuity is the main feature of governance in Kazakhstan.
Myanmar: The Many Foes of Min Aung Hlaing
Three years after the coup, and several months after the beginning of a major resistance offensive, Myanmar under Min Aung Hlaing is locked into a course of continued conflict.
Weiting Chen Discusses the Sunflower Movement, 10 Years Later
10 years on, what impact has the Sunflower Movement had on Taiwan?
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What’s in Hong Kong’s New National Security Bill?
The proposed law, which is expected to pass easily, includes stiff penalties and more power to suppress dissent, building on the 2020 National Security Law imposed by Beijing.
Taiwan’s Surprising Drop in Trade Dependence on Mainland China
President Bio’s Visit Charts a More Holistic Path for China-Sierra Leone Relations
The Political Calculus Behind Xi Jinping’s Emphasis on Climate Leadership
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
Nuclear Proliferation Surfaces Again as India Intercepts Pakistan-bound Dual Use Items
Indian customs officials reportedly intercepted a Malta-flagged merchant ship carrying a computer numerical control machine en route from China to Pakistan.
India Is Embracing a ‘Net Security Provider’ Role in the Indian Ocean Region
Will Myanmar Become the Next North Korea?
The Quad: Can This Democratic Coalition Bolster Global Health Security?
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
Australia Lists Japan’s Mogami Class as 1 of 4 Contenders for Its Next Frigate
The JMSDF chief praised the move as “a sign of the high trust and evaluation” of Japanese defense equipment.
Can the Indian Navy Achieve True Interoperability?
Will Japan’s Defense Spending Hike Be Enough?
US Air Force Hunts for New Pacific Outposts to Counter China Threat
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
Malaysia’s Anwar Warns US That Constraining China Will ‘Accentuate’ Its Grievances
The Malaysian leader said that U.S. leaders need to do more to see the world and the region from China's perspective.
Will Prabowo’s Win Increase the Military’s Influence In Indonesian Politics?
Vietnam Designates Two Overseas Groups as ‘Terrorist’ Organizations
Where Are Indonesia’s Women Leaders?
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Perspectives on South Asia
Abused, Abandoned, Neglected: the Plight of India’s Older Women
Restoring dignity in women’s labor can give older women the care and respect they deserve in late life.
India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost
Afghan Women and Girls’ Rights Stifled in the Shadow of International Indifference
India Looks to Step Up Security and Economic Cooperation With Japan, South Korea
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
South Korean Doctors Should Return to Duty
They are jeopardizing patients’ lives to safeguard their own privilege.
Even Without Sanctions, South Korea Significantly Reduced Fossil Fuel Imports From Russia
Helping South Korean Adoptees Return to Their Birth Country
Understanding Satellite Parties in South Korea and Their Dangers to Democracy
Tokyo Report
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Japan’s Ruling Party Wants to Export Its Next-Generation Fighter. The Public Is Reluctant.
The LDP's coalition partner is opposed to allowing exports of the co-produced fighters, citing public resistance to the idea.
Danger and Deterrence in Japan’s Security Environment
Where Others Dither, Japan Delivers on Aid to Ukraine
Japan Bets on Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
The 2024 China-US AI Dialogue Should Start With an Eye on Chem-Bio Weapons
Washington and Beijing should focus their forthcoming AI dialogue on platforms that neither want to see in the hands of terrorist groups: those that can aid in the construction of biological and chemical weapons.
Busting 6 ‘Peak China’ Myths
Afghan Women’s Woes: Beyond and Before the Taliban
The House China Committee Should Convene a Hearing on Taiwan
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
Russian Gas Supplies to Uzbekistan Set to Grow
As the “Central Asia gas union” solidifies on the back of high demand, political and corruption risks linger.
With Starlink and Satellite Launches, Mongolia’s Digital Transformation Reaches a Milestone
Kyrgyzstan’s Repressive Turn Lands Bishkek on CIVICUS Watchlist
Blackouts in Tajikistan Highlight Energy Woes
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
Biden Orders US Investigation of National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made ‘Smart Cars’
The probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticated technology in electric vehicles to track drivers and their personal information.
Meet the Men Now Spearheading China-US Climate Diplomacy
In Southeast Asia, the US Should Talk Loudly About Immigration
Winning the China-US Narrative Competition in Southeast Asia
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Is This the End of the COFA Saga?
With COFA funding expected to finally get congressional approval, the U.S. will need to work to overcome the negative perceptions generated by the protracted struggle to fund vital U.S. Pacific partners.
Australian PM Closes Special ASEAN Summit With Calls to ‘Destiny’
Australia Announces $1.3 Billion Fund to Boost Investment in Southeast Asia
What’s Next for Papua New Guinea After Violent Start to 2024?
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Asia on Video
Is China Committing Environmental Crimes in the South China Sea?
John McManus, a professor at the Rosenstiel School of the University of Miami, discusses the environmental damage to the South China Sea, China's role, and the chances for an ecological recovery.
Riots, Tribal Clash, Fuel Shortage: Papua New Guinea’s Many Crises
Is Southern Thailand Moving Toward Peace?
Ping-Pong Diplomacy Makes a Comeback in China-US Relations
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Myanmar’s Conflict Takes Its Toll on Popular Coastal Resort Town
On Ngapali Beach, the sands are deserted, the hotels stand empty, and many locals are struggling to make ends meet.