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August 05, 2022
The Strategic Logic of Nancy Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan
By James Lee and M. Patrick Hulme
Why did Pelosi go to Taiwan? Because Congress’ stance is particularly important for ensuring U.S. deterrence.
August 04, 2022
Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit: The Substance and the Aftermath
By Brian Hioe
The planned trip – and China's potential reaction – has been the headlines for weeks. Now that it's over, where do things stand?
August 03, 2022
Did Pakistan Help the US Take Out al-Zawahiri?
By Umair Jamal
If it did, Pakistan could see an improvement in its economic situation and relations with Washington.
August 01, 2022
Lithography: The Achilles’ Heel of China’s Semiconductor Industry?
By Justin Feng
Dependence on foreign lithography equipment emerges as a growing liability for Chinese chipmakers in the face of intensifying U.S.-led export controls.
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July 28, 2022
South Asia in Turmoil: The Crisis in Sri Lanka Reaches a Boiling Point, While Bangladesh Requests Help from the IMF
July 18, 2022
Violence in Karakalpakstan Is a Blow to Image of “New Uzbekistan” and Efforts to Court Foreign Investment
July 11, 2022
US-China Trade War Tariffs: The State of Play After Inflation
July 1, 2022
The New Energy Landscape in Asia: Profound Shifts After the War in Ukraine
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August 01, 2022
The Guadalcanal Campaign: Then and Now
By Robert Farley
Eighty years after the Guadalcanal Campaign, Solomon Islands has once again drawn U.S. strategic interest.
August 01, 2022
Undelivered Promises: Life in Kashmir After Article 370
By Ritu Mahendru
Three years after the Modi government struck down Kashmir’s special status, the Valley has only grown more volatile.
August 01, 2022
Southeast Asia’s Sinking Megacities
By Nicholas Muller
The coastal cities of Bangkok, Jakarta, and Ho Chi Minh City battle a common existential threat.
August 01, 2022
Funding Myanmar’s Spring Revolution
By Zachary Abuza
War isn’t cheap. How has the National Unity Government funded itself – and its military efforts?
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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August 08, 2022
China’s Low-Growth Zero-COVID Policy Signals Transition Away From Reform Period
By Sara Hsu
China’s days of encouraging economic growth at any cost are over.
August 05, 2022
China Suspends Military Dialogues, Climate Change Talks With US
August 05, 2022
China Stresses Ties With Southeast Asia in Cambodia Meeting
August 05, 2022
From Cambodia, China’s Foreign Minister Seeks Rhetorical Support on Taiwan Crisis
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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August 09, 2022
China-US Tensions a Moment of Reckoning for the Indo-Pacific Order
By Monish Tourangbam and Radhey Tambi
What do hard times in China-US relations portend for other stakeholders in a “free, open, inclusive and rules based” Indo-Pacific, such as India?
August 09, 2022
China Extends Threatening Military Exercises Around Taiwan
August 05, 2022
Restraint May Be the Biden Administration’s Best Answer to the Taiwan Crisis
August 04, 2022
China Conducts ‘Precision Missile Strikes’ in Taiwan Strait
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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August 05, 2022
China’s Live-Fire Drills Near Taiwan Send Ballistic Missiles Into Japan’s EEZ
By Kosuke Takahashi
It’s the first time China has fired ballistic missiles into Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
August 04, 2022
US, Indonesia Hold Joint Military Drills Amid China Concerns
July 28, 2022
Fearing US Sanctions, Philippines Scraps Russian Helicopter Deal
July 28, 2022
Pacific Defense Chiefs Meet Against Backdrop of Rising China
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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August 09, 2022
Leading Marcos Critic Arrested On Cyber-Libel Charges
By Sebastian Strangio
Walden Bello's arrest is an indication that the Philippines remains on the same downward human rights trajectory under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
August 09, 2022
Majority Want Thai PM to Leave Office This Month: Poll
August 09, 2022
Malaysia and the ‘Indo-Pacific’: Why the Hesitancy?
August 08, 2022
ASEAN (Minus Myanmar) Gets Its Act Together
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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August 09, 2022
India’s Latest Concerns With the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India has raised objections to the possibility of China and Pakistan involving third countries in the CPEC.
August 09, 2022
Will Reform of Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority Ever Take Off?
August 08, 2022
Officials: Pakistani Militant Leader Killed in Afghanistan
August 08, 2022
Wang Yi Describes Bangladesh as Strategic Development Partner
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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August 09, 2022
South Korea’s Demographic Trends Continue to Decline
By Troy Stangarone
South Korea’s population decline is following the U.N.’s most negative projections, with major implications for the country’s economic future.
August 09, 2022
North Korea: Repeated Reshuffling at the Top
August 08, 2022
North Korea Slams Pelosi’s Visit to Seoul
August 05, 2022
Does the South Korean Ministry of Gender Equality Need to Be Abolished?
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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August 06, 2022
Pelosi Discusses Taiwan Tensions in Japan
By Mari Yamaguchi
The U.S. House speaker and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida both denounced China’s ongoing military drills near Taiwan, underscoring Japan's security concerns.
August 05, 2022
Kishida Becomes First Japanese PM to Attend NPT Review Conference
August 02, 2022
Japan Truckmaker Hino Says Emissions Data Faked for 20 years
July 30, 2022
Tackling Japan’s Inflation Shock
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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August 09, 2022
Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit has Revived the Milk Tea Alliance
By Wichuta Teeratanabodee and Quah Say Jye
After a period of dormancy, the U.S. House Speaker's controversial visit has breathed new life into the regional pro-democracy coalition.
August 09, 2022
As China-US Ties Continue to Fray, Can Their Ambassadors Make Repairs?
August 08, 2022
Tit for Tat: The Fall-out From the US Approach to Politics and Policy in Cambodia
August 05, 2022
Fashion Brands Have Failed to Protect Workers in Military-Ruled Myanmar
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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August 09, 2022
Closing the Gender Gap in Uzbekistan’s Universities
By Niginakhon bintu Saida
President Mirziyoyev’s new government is taking measures to close the gender gap in the country's education sector as the higher education system goes through major changes.
August 09, 2022
The War in Ukraine: Lessons for Mongolia
August 08, 2022
What Are the Implications of Uzbekistan’s Rapprochement With the Taliban?
August 05, 2022
A Reminder From Kazakhstan: ‘Separatist’ Comments Online Can Lead to Jail Time
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
VAugust 05, 2022
The Strategic Logic of Nancy Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan
By James Lee and M. Patrick Hulme
Why did Pelosi go to Taiwan? Because Congress’ stance is particularly important for ensuring U.S. deterrence.
August 04, 2022
China Tensions Are Deepening South Korea-US Economic Coordination
August 02, 2022
US Congress Reaffirms Ties With India
August 01, 2022
China, US Woo Pacific Island Nations
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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August 09, 2022
Why Does Indonesia’s Bank Jago Have Such a High Valuation?
By James Guild
The strong track record of the bank's leadership, and the broader optimism about the future of digital banking in Indonesia, have combined to raise investors' expectations.
August 06, 2022
Pacific Rim Economies in Doldrums, Sapped by Inflation, War
August 02, 2022
Rodrigo Duterte’s Economic Legacy in the Philippines
July 26, 2022
Why is Vietnam’s VinFast Building an EV Factory in the United States?
Oceania
The South Pacific
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August 05, 2022
Australia’s China Strategy Under the Labor Party
By Patricio Giusto
Regardless of the government, Australia’s commitment to the Quad – and concerns about China – are here to stay.
August 02, 2022
Jacinda Ardern Strikes a Softer Tone on China
August 01, 2022
Chinese Company Eyes Solomon Islands Deep-water Port
July 29, 2022
Are Australia and New Zealand Compromising on Democratic Ideals in the Pacific?
Videos
Asia on Video
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June 30, 2022
What Do the Pacific Island Countries Think About China?
Henry Ivarature, Lice Movono, and Patricia O’Brien discuss the hopes and concerns Pacific Island governments – and people – have about China.
May 12, 2022
Russia-Ukraine War: The Economic Impact for the Asia-Pacific
April 21, 2022
What’s Driving Pakistan’s Political Crisis?
March 16, 2022
What Does Russia’s Ukraine Invasion Mean for Central Asia?
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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July 27, 2022
No End in Sight: 18 Months of Military Rule in Myanmar
By Ankit Panda
What is the state of Myanmar’s complex internal insurgency and how has the international response evolved since the January 2021 coup?
July 20, 2022
Sri Lanka’s Future May Not Be All That Bleak
July 19, 2022
Abe Shinzo’s Enduring Legacy on Geopolitics in Asia
July 11, 2022
An American Artist Who Stayed Behind in Myanmar
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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July 26, 2022
Sri Lanka’s New President Cracks Down on Protests as Challenges Mount
By Luke Hunt
Ranil Wickremesinghe's use of troops to dismantle protest camps in Colombo sends out a chilling message.