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September 23, 2019
‘Good’ vs ‘Bad’ Nationalism in Asia
By Amitai Etzioni
The task of keeping nationalism civic, rather than aggressive and authoritarian.
September 12, 2019
US Navy Deploys Littoral Combat Ship Armed With New Naval Strike Missile to Pacific
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Gabrielle Giffords has deployed to the Indo-Pacific region earlier this month carrying a new over-the-horizon anti-ship missile.
September 10, 2019
What the Apparent Collapse of Afghan Peace Talks Means for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
How will Islamabad adapt to Trump’s latest sudden move?
Diplomat Risk Intelligence
DRI
August 28, 2019
What’s Next After the New Cambodia-Laos Border Tensions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident has once again reinforced the border management challenges that remain for the two countries.
August 28, 2019
Amid the India-Pakistan Kashmir Crisis, What's the Future of the Kartarpur Corridor?
By Umair Jamal
Is the Kartarpur corridor doomed?
August 23, 2019
One Year Into the US-China Trade War, Trump Is Still Far from Winning
By Dingding Chen and Tiffany Chen
The United States is a long way from victory in the trade war.
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September 01, 2019
How North Korea Skirts Sanctions at Sea
By Cameron Trainer
As sanctions tighten, North Korea’s efforts at evasion intensify.
September 01, 2019
Australia's Harsh Immigration Policy
By Claire Loughnan
The re-elected Liberal government in Australia will continue to secure the border, but at what cost?
September 01, 2019
Charting Progress in Mirziyoyev’s Uzbekistan
By Steve Swerdlow
Three years of frenzied reform activity have certainly made a difference, but much work remains to be done.
September 01, 2019
Hong Kong’s Summer of Unrest
By Jessie Lau
Five years after the Umbrella Movement, Hong Kong is once again in the midst of revolution and reclaiming.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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September 23, 2019
Expanding Cyber Demands Embolden China’s Homegrown Cybersecurity Darlings
By Mohammed Shihab
China is building a welcoming ecosystem for its homegrown tech darlings.
September 19, 2019
In Taiwan, Hong Kongers Call for Attention
September 19, 2019
China’s Growing “Green” Engagement in MENA
September 18, 2019
Taiwan Warns Against Travel to China, Hong Kong After Detention of Taiwanese Nationals
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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September 20, 2019
As US-Taliban Peace Process Collapses, an Opportunity for Russia?
By Samuel Ramani
An expansion of Russia’s diplomatic involvement could help non-Western powers expand their say over Afghanistan’s political future.
September 20, 2019
After a China-Vietnam Standoff, Expect a Turn to the US
September 19, 2019
Making Sense of 'Cyber-Restraint': The Australia-China Case
September 19, 2019
The US, Japan and South Korea Should Shelve GSOMIA (For Now)
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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September 23, 2019
Defense Dialogue Puts Vietnam-Thailand Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of the interaction highlighted the areas of defense collaboration both sides are looking to make inroads on.
September 23, 2019
Warship Visit Highlights Japan-Philippines Maritime Ties
September 20, 2019
India and Australia Defense Relations: Towards a Common Vision of an Open Indo-Pacific Region?
September 19, 2019
Defense Dialogue Highlights Vietnam-Cuba Military Ties
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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September 23, 2019
China-Thailand Submarine Deal in the Headlines with Keel-Laying Ceremony
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development marked another incremental inroad in the agreement.
September 20, 2019
Is Indonesia Losing Its War on Corruption Under Jokowi?
September 19, 2019
Did Cambodia Just Make a U-Turn on Gambling?
September 18, 2019
Can Contested Carbon Offsets Save Southeast Asia’s Forests?
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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September 23, 2019
After Ghotki, Pakistan Should Abandon its Glorification of Temple Vandalizers
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The abandonment of the Islamist narrative has long been an existential question for Pakistan.
September 20, 2019
Fixing Afghanistan’s Security of Tenure Crisis
September 20, 2019
The Deafening Silence of Pakistani Jihadists and Radicals on China's Uyghurs
September 19, 2019
Citizenship, Identity and Nepal’s Contested 2015 Constitution
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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September 15, 2019
US Sanctions Three North Korean Entities Linked to Cyberattacks, Theft
By Ankit Panda
The well-known Lazarus Group and two sub-groups were sanctioned.
September 14, 2019
South Korea Divided Over Nomination of Controversial Justice Minister
September 12, 2019
Moon’s ASEAN Trip Reinforces New Southern Policy
September 10, 2019
GSOMIA and the Shadow of ‘Lee-Myung-Park-Geun-Hye’
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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September 20, 2019
Nuclear Power in the New Abe Cabinet
By Tom Corben
The latest reshuffle was notable for several reasons, but not least for bringing nuclear power back into the spotlight.
September 21, 2019
Japan Considering Dumping Radioactive Water Into Pacific Ocean
September 18, 2019
Can the Japan Self-Defense Force Age Gracefully?
September 18, 2019
Japan’s Latest Cabinet Reshuffle Plagued by Bribery Scandal
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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September 23, 2019
The Trouble with Thailand
By Chonthicha Jangrew
Despite this year’s “elections,” Thailand is no democracy.
September 23, 2019
‘Good’ vs ‘Bad’ Nationalism in Asia
September 20, 2019
Afghanistan’s Road to Peace Still Needs US Leadership
September 20, 2019
How Torture Is Institutionalized in Sri Lanka
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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September 23, 2019
Uzbekistan Joins the Turkic Council
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent joins a regional organization for the first time in 13 years.
September 16, 2019
Kyrgyzstan’s Zere Asylbek Back With a Moody Political Track
September 13, 2019
Can US Legislation Halt INTERPOL Abuse by Central Asian Autocrats?
September 13, 2019
The Meridian Highway Through Central Asia
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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September 17, 2019
US Exit from Afghanistan: The Pakistan Factor
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from M. Nazif Shahrani
September 21, 2019
US-Malaysia Counterterrorism Cooperation in the Spotlight with Home Minister Visit
September 16, 2019
INDOPACOM Commander Introductory Visit Highlights US-Brunei Defense Relations
September 16, 2019
The Future of American Power Will be Shaped in the Indo-Pacific
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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September 11, 2019
Echoes of United Fruit in Japan-Korea Trade Spat
By Justin Fendos
Should companies be legally responsible for the working conditions of their foreign laborers in other countries?
September 05, 2019
Is Southeast Asia Winning the US-China Trade War? Not So Fast
August 31, 2019
Terry Gou May Run for Taiwan’s President. What Does His Foxconn Record Tell Us?
August 30, 2019
What Does a Rising Baht Mean for Thailand's Economy?
Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
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September 17, 2019
The NBA’s Popularity in China Seems Endless
By Tim Reynolds
Basketball wasn't a big deal in China. And then everything changed.
September 15, 2019
Hánna: An Artist Sings of Love in All Its Forms
September 14, 2019
The Politics of Hate and Artistic Expression in Japan
September 09, 2019
Can the Philippines Contain African Swine Fever?
Oceania
The South Pacific
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September 18, 2019
A Warm Welcome for Fijian Prime Minister in Australia
By Grant Wyeth
The pomp and ceremony provided for him in Canberra this week symbolize a remarkable transformation for Bainimarama.
September 09, 2019
Australia and the Case of the Rohingya
August 27, 2019
Why Did China Charge an Australian Blogger With Espionage?
August 22, 2019
Australia to Join US, UK, and Bahrain in Patrolling Strait of Hormuz
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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September 18, 2019
Taiwan Loses Another Diplomatic Ally: Onward Without the Solomon Islands?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Is China’s campaign of isolation against Taiwan working?
September 11, 2019
US-North Korea Diplomacy: A Fall 2019 Return to Talks?
September 07, 2019
US Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Close to a Deal?
August 31, 2019
The Significance of South Korea’s Decision to Terminate an Intelligence-Sharing Pact With Japan
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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September 16, 2019
Oil Spilling Into the Java Sea
By Agoes Rudianto
In July, oil began bubbling to the surface of the Java Sea and washing ashore, slicking beaches black.
August 21, 2019
2 Months on, Hong Kong Remains Defiant
August 13, 2019
The Orang Asli: Fighting for Ancestral Land in Malaysia
August 08, 2019
The Bishnoi:
India's First Environmentalists
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Asia on Video
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September 04, 2019
A Day in Kashmir’s Epicenter of Resistance
By Vishal Arora
Scenes from the Soura area of Srinagar, Kashmir's epicenter of resistance.