DRI | COVID-19 IN ASIA
Presented by Diplomat Risk Intelligence
November 30, 2020
Can Australia and India Effectively Partner for COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out?
By Grant Wyeth
Australia is well-positioned to help roll-out a COVID-19 vaccine across the Pacific and Southeast Asia; India’s vaccine manufacturing capability would be a huge boost to that effort.
November 24, 2020
Indonesia Passes Grim COVID-19 Milestone
By Sebastian Strangio
The country exceeded 500,000 cases right as international researchers were moving closer to an effective vaccine.
November 17, 2020
South Korea Faces Another Possible Outbreak of COVID-19
By Mitch Shin
With more than 200 newly confirmed cases per day recently, Seoul has strengthened social distancing yet again.
DRI | APAC Risks, Analyzed
DRI
December 01, 2020
South Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency
By Ankit Panda
What should South Asian states expect from the United States under Joe Biden?
November 20, 2020
Southeast Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency
By Ankit Panda
Will a Biden administration renew attention on Southeast Asia?
November 20, 2020
The Long-Term Implications of Ant Group’s Delayed IPO
By Pan Yuanyuan
In the long run, the regulation of Ant Group will contribute to a more stable – and thus more favorable – business environment in China.
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December 01, 2020
Clare Richardson-Barlow on East Asia’s Turn to Renewable Energy
By Catherine Putz
On paper, East Asian countries are moving aggressively toward renewable energy. On the ground, however, things are more complicated.
November 01, 2020
What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?
By Bruce Pannier
The government of Sadyr Japarov will have an opportunity to prove itself by confronting the problems that made the October 4 elections such a disaster.
November 01, 2020
Vietnam’s Virtual Charm Offensive
By Nguyen Phuong Linh and Nguyen Khac Giang
Vietnam made the best of a difficult situation in carrying out its ASEAN chairmanship amid a pandemic.
November 01, 2020
Can India Decouple From China?
By Amitendu Palit
India has a very long journey on the road to self-reliance before it can expect to substantially reduce dependence on China.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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December 01, 2020
China Continues Its COVID-19 Diplomacy in the Pacific
By Shannon Tiezzi
China held a second “special meeting on COVID-19” with Pacific Island countries.
November 30, 2020
US Targets China’s Quest for ‘Military-Civil Fusion’
November 30, 2020
Hong Kong Lawmaker Says Democracy Fight Needs Rethink
November 28, 2020
Taiwan Starts Production of First Domestically Made Submarines
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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December 01, 2020
The ‘Durian Pact’ Does It Again
By Abhijnan Rej
The Cold War-era Five Powers Defense Arrangements’ longevity continues to surprise some, as it approaches its 50th anniversary next year.
November 25, 2020
Indian Defense Forces Establishing Greater Presence Along China Border in Arunachal Pradesh
November 23, 2020
China Digs its Heels in – in Ladakh and Elsewhere
November 23, 2020
United States Formally Exits Open Skies Treaty
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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November 28, 2020
How Has COVID-19 Affected the Global Defense Industry?
By Robert Farley
Any assessment of the health of defense industry supply chains has to distinguish the impact of the pandemic from increasing protectionism and intellectual property maneuvering.
November 27, 2020
SITMEX: India-Singapore-Thailand Complete Second Trilateral Maritime Exercises
November 26, 2020
US Destroyer Conducts FONOP Against Russian Claims in Sea of Japan
November 26, 2020
India Leases 2 Maritime Surveillance Drones From US: Report
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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November 30, 2020
UN Highlights Arrests, Killings in Indonesia’s Papua Region
By Sebastian Strangio
Recent tensions have been connected to Jakarta's planned extension of the region's Special Autonomy Law.
November 30, 2020
Students on the Frontlines: Student Activism in the Disaster-hit Philippines
November 27, 2020
Thai Official Warns Laos on Power Purchases from Controversial Dam
November 27, 2020
Could an Unlikely Alliance Unseat Cambodia’s PM?
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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December 01, 2020
NATO Mulls Afghan Dilemma as US Draws Down, Attacks Mount
By Associated Press
But despite the surge in violence, and deep uncertainty caused by the U.S. drawdown, the peace agreement appears to be an opportunity too good for NATO to miss.
December 01, 2020
Pakistan’s Opposition Holds Rally in Multan Day After Arrests
November 28, 2020
Colombo Hosts India-Maldives-Sri Lanka Maritime Security NSA Trilateral Meeting
November 27, 2020
Unfazed Indian Farmers Continue Protest Against New Laws
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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November 28, 2020
The Implausibility of the ‘Vietnam Model’ for North Korea: The Security Factor
By Khang Vu
North Korea at present is not in the same position that Vietnam was in 1986, in large part due to differences in the security environment.
November 27, 2020
Chinese Foreign Minister Visits South Korea After a Two-Day Visit to Japan
November 24, 2020
Could RCEP Help Improve South Korea-Japan Relations?
November 23, 2020
South Korea’s Fight Against the ‘Sea of Japan’ Pays Off
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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November 25, 2020
Japan’s ‘Misunderstanding’ About a Biden Administration
By Shin Kawashima
Japan retains some lingering perceptions of Democratic Party policies on China.
November 25, 2020
Ex-PM Abe’s Office Investigated Over Cherry Blossom Party Scandal
November 20, 2020
A Missing Piece in Japan’s Cyber Defense
November 18, 2020
Australia, Japan to Bolster Defense Ties Amid China’s Rise
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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November 30, 2020
After a Humbling Election Experience, Will the US Change Its Tune on China?
By Jin Kai
The 2020 U.S. election undermines Washington’s bid to act as a beacon for the world.
November 26, 2020
How a Digital Economy Can Save The Philippines from Recession
November 25, 2020
Biden Must Not Give in to North Korea’s Demand for Early Sanctions Relief
November 25, 2020
Afghanistan: A Test for the Global Commitment to Women, Peace, and Security
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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December 01, 2020
Goalposts for Kyrgyzstan’s Constitutional Referendum Shifting
By Colleen Wood
Two months out from unrest sparked by parliamentary elections, Kyrgyzstan’s political future remains uncertain.
November 30, 2020
Afghan Officials Say 34 Killed in Separate Suicide Bombings
November 26, 2020
UN Working Group Finds Serikzhan Bilash’s Detention by Kazakhstan Arbitrary
November 25, 2020
Banking Consolidation Continues in Kazakhstan
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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December 01, 2020
What the Suffragettes Can Teach Us About Transnational Activism
By Robert Farley
Transnational activists have long interpreted and reinterpreted each others’ work, adapting to local conditions and facing local contradictions.
November 25, 2020
Hong Kong Voices in American Politics
November 24, 2020
Senior US Official Seeks to Shore up Vital Southeast Asian Partnerships
November 23, 2020
Biden Expected to Nominate Antony Blinken as Secretary of State
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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November 30, 2020
Foxconn to Shift Some iPad, Macbook Production to Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
Vietnam continues to be the big winner of the Trump administration's trade war with China.
November 26, 2020
A Financial Alliance Won’t Help China and Russia Dethrone the US Dollar
November 24, 2020
Indonesia’s Sovereign Request Fund
November 20, 2020
The Long-Term Implications of Ant Group’s Delayed IPO
Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
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November 30, 2020
Lust Not Lost: Old World of Indian Courtesans Lives on in Popular Culture
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The recent English translation of the novel “Phoolsunghi” reminds us of an entire culture that once surrounded Indian courtesans.
November 26, 2020
Pakistan’s Movie Industry is Being Remade
November 23, 2020
Malaysia Group Teaches Refugee Women how to Read and Write
November 18, 2020
Whatever Happened to Gwadar University?
Oceania
The South Pacific
ONovember 30, 2020
Can Australia and India Effectively Partner for COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out?
By Grant Wyeth
Australia is well-positioned to help roll-out a COVID-19 vaccine across the Pacific and Southeast Asia; India’s vaccine manufacturing capability would be a huge boost to that effort.
November 30, 2020
A Spotlight on Police Brutality in Fiji
November 30, 2020
Australia Livid as Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Tweets Offensive Image
November 28, 2020
Senior British Politician Comes Out in Support of Australia in Its Tussle With China
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
PDecember 01, 2020
South Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency
By Ankit Panda
What should South Asian states expect from the United States under Joe Biden?
November 20, 2020
Southeast Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency
November 14, 2020
China and the Coming Biden Presidency
October 29, 2020
Denuclearization, Diplomacy, and Beyond: North Korea Plans for 2021
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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November 20, 2020
Responding to Central Vietnam’s Floods and Landslides
By Hugh Bohane
Local NGOs bring aid to flood and landslide-affected communities in Central Vietnam.