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February 20, 2020
Hun Sen’s Political Gamble: The Coronavirus Epidemic
By Sopagna Heng
Hun Sen is playing a high-stakes political game by downplaying fear of the coronavirus. Will his strategy pay off?
February 19, 2020
Coronavirus: Black Clouds Over Singapore
By Robert Bociaga
How is the island country tackling the epidemic?
February 18, 2020
Could the Sukhoi Su-57 Be For Export? For China?
By Robert Farley
The prospect of the Su-57 for export seemed absurd a while ago, but that may be changing.
Diplomat Risk Intelligence
DRI
February 21, 2020
Duterte’s Gamble on the US-Philippines Alliance
By Ankit Panda
A reset for the U.S.-Philippines alliance?
February 10, 2020
Risk Mitigation and Huawei: The UK Makes a Choice
By Ankit Panda
Huawei gets its day in the UK.
January 25, 2020
Wuhan Coronavirus Panic Grips China and the World
By Ankit Panda
Are China's measures to keep the virus from spreading before the Lunar New Year likely to work?
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February 01, 2020
Myanmar: Trials and Tribulations
By Christina Fink
Facing genocide charges in the international arena, Myanmar’s domestic politics are set to heat up in 2020, too.
February 01, 2020
Confronting Foreign Influence in Australia
By Yun Jiang and Adam Ni
Can Australia strike a balance between deterring foreign interference and preserving individual liberties and social cohesion?
February 01, 2020
Can India Become a Player in Latin America?
By Ketan Mehta
New Delhi has historically paid little attention to Latin America and the Caribbean. Will Bolsonaro’s visit spark a change?
February 01, 2020
Kim Jong Unchained
By Aidan Foster-Carter
Pyongyang’s outreach in 2018 was a ruse. With North Korea stronger and cockier than ever, prospects are grim in 2020.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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February 24, 2020
Where Does Hong Kong’s Protest Movement Stand Amid Coronavirus Fears?
By Brian C.H. Fong
The next key step will hinge on the U.S. as it considers its first annual certification on Hong Kong’s autonomy.
February 22, 2020
Countering China’s Influence Campaigns at European Universities
February 21, 2020
Czech Companies the Latest Target of Chinese Retaliation for Taiwan Ties
February 21, 2020
China’s Leaders Say Nation Yet to Turn Corner in Coronavirus Fight
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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February 24, 2020
Does the US Need a New Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile?
By Robert Farley
The case for a new sea-launched cruise missile raises worrying questions.
February 24, 2020
Trump Express Optimism for US Peace Deal With Taliban
February 19, 2020
What Is Japan’s Next Generation Fighter Concept About?
February 18, 2020
US Defense Secretary Says Taliban Deal Is Promising But Not Without Risk
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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February 25, 2020
Report: Russia Has Developed Prototype of Air-to-Ground Hypersonic Missile for Su-57
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new weapons system can reportedly be fitted inside the Su-57s internal weapons bay.
February 25, 2020
US Department of Defense Adopts Artificial Intelligence Ethical Principles
February 25, 2020
US to Test SM-3 Block IIA Missile Against ICBM Target By End of 2020
February 24, 2020
Russia’s Defense Ministry to Sign Deal for Ninth and Tenth Borei-Class Boomer
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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February 25, 2020
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Resigns Amid Political Upheaval
By Associated Press
Mahathir’s resignation, and the collapse of the ruling coalition, comes amid a political crisis over a planned transition of power to Anwar Ibrahim.
February 24, 2020
Disbanded Thailand Party Alleges Government Collusion in Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal
February 24, 2020
What Does Singapore’s New Defense Budget Say About the Country’s Security Thinking?
February 24, 2020
What’s in the Thailand Air Force’s New White Paper?
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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February 25, 2020
Can Nepal’s Communist Party Survive Closer Ties With the US?
By Kripendra Amatya
The MCC agreement is the latest example of serious divisions over foreign policy in the top echelons of Nepal’s ruling party.
February 25, 2020
Iran Says 12 Dead From New Virus, Rejects Higher Death Toll
February 25, 2020
Afghan Truce Worry: 1 Militant Could Threaten Peace Process
February 25, 2020
Trump’s ‘Namaste Trump’ Speech in India: First Takeaways
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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February 25, 2020
An ‘October Surprise’ From North Korea?
By Ankit Panda
North Korea’s plans remain unclear amid the coronavirus outbreak.
February 20, 2020
South Korea Reports 1st Virus Death; 2.5M Urged to Stay Home
February 14, 2020
South Korea’s Population May Have Already Peaked
February 14, 2020
North Korea’s Bizarre Strategies for Tackling the Coronavirus Outbreak
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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February 25, 2020
Can the US-Japan Alliance Handle Cyberattacks?
By Sonoko Kuhara
The alliance faces several challenges in any joint response to a major cyberattack.
February 22, 2020
Outbreak, Economic Ills Dim Luster of Japan’s Olympic Year
February 19, 2020
How Did the Abe Cabinet Attempt to Mitigate the Economic Pain From Its Tax Hike?
February 18, 2020
Coronavirus, Middle East Top Japan’s Agenda in Munich
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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February 21, 2020
The US Didn’t Just Wake Up to Central Asia’s Importance
By Catherine Putz
No, Washington isn’t just now waking up to Central Asia as a strategic region.
February 19, 2020
The MCC and Nepal’s Strategic Ties With the US
February 19, 2020
A Free and Open Indo-Pacific Needs a Free and Open India
February 18, 2020
The US Is Losing the 5G Fight, But Hampering China Is Not the Solution
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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February 25, 2020
Arrests at Rallies as Kazakhstan Contemplates New Protest Law
By Catherine Putz
As many as 200 were arrested for attending a pair of unsanctioned rallies. Meanwhile, a proposed law promises more of the same.
February 25, 2020
Kyrgyzstan’s Parliamentary Polls: An Open Field
February 20, 2020
Kyrgyz-Chinese Joint Venture Scrapped After Protests
February 19, 2020
Is Kazakhstan Nipping Opposition in the Bud?
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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February 25, 2020
Chinese Research Funding, Economic Espionage, and Disclosure
By Ankit Panda
Disclosure can help mitigate risks.
February 24, 2020
Pompeo’s Africa Trip Reinforces Message of Competition With China
February 24, 2020
Who Cares if the US Is in a ‘New Cold War’ With China?
February 21, 2020
Trump’s India Visit Should Enhance US-India Space Cooperation
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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February 24, 2020
What Would It Cost to Cancel the Tokyo Olympics?
By Anthony Fensom
Cancelling the Summer Games over coronavirus fears would not be a fatal economic blow for Japan.
February 22, 2020
A Better Credit Rating Alone Can’t Overcome the Philippines’ Foreign Investment Woes
February 20, 2020
What Does an Improved Credit Rating Actually Mean for the Philippines?
February 18, 2020
Coronavirus Deepens India’s Economic Chill
Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
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February 25, 2020
Assessing Asia’s Think Tanks: Ideas and Impact
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Erin Zimmerman.
February 22, 2020
The Ordeal of the Diamond Princess Crew
February 20, 2020
Bong Happy ‘Parasite’ Succeeded Despite Disparity It Showed
February 19, 2020
Why Asia Needs to Move Beyond Plastic Bag Bans
Oceania
The South Pacific
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February 25, 2020
China, Australia and a Compliant New Normal?
By Grant Wyeth
Direct external coercion isn't necessary if concern for Beijing’s sensitivities and compliance become the new normal.
February 22, 2020
China, Australia, and the Soft Power of Rugby in the South Pacific
February 20, 2020
The Foreign Policy Benefits of a Treaty With Australia’s Indigenous Peoples
February 19, 2020
Huawei 5G Debate Causes Rift Between Western Powers
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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February 20, 2020
Between Effectiveness and Control: Civil-Military Relations in India
By Ankit Panda
Has civilian control of the military in India hampered military effectiveness?
February 13, 2020
The Philippines Moves to End US Visiting Forces Agreement: What Happens Next?
February 06, 2020
Asia Reacts to the Coronavirus Epidemic
January 30, 2020
5G and Risk Mitigation: Asia’s Huawei Conundrum
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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February 18, 2020
After 14-Day Quarantine, 238 Indonesians From Wuhan Finally Come Home
By Agoes Rudianto
238 Indonesian citizens evacuated from Wuhan are free to go home after ensuring they are not infected with the coronavirus.
January 29, 2020
The Rich Merchant and the Young Bukharans
January 22, 2020
Ringing in Chinese New Year in Indonesia
January 07, 2020
Assam’s Women at the Frontline of Protests Against India’s New Citizenship Law
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February 05, 2020
The Shrinking Space for Minorities and Dissent in Sri Lanka
By StoriesAsia
An interview with activist Ruki Fernando on Gotabaya’s presidency.