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November 19, 2021
Indonesia Is Reopening, But Bali’s Tourists Haven’t Returned
By Dave Smith
Quarantine, confusion, and red tape dash hopes of tourism reboot in Bali.
November 17, 2021
In Numbers: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
By Diplomat Risk Intelligence
A new DRI report situates the marquee Belt and Road Initiative project within the overall state of Pakistan’s economy.
November 16, 2021
Across Southeast Asia, Countries Reopen Borders In Time For Holidays
By Alifah Zainuddin
Southeast Asian countries are taking a cautious approach to restart tourism.
November 14, 2021
The Threat of a Sino-Russian Fleet Circumnavigating Japan
By KOTANI Tetsuo
How should Japan respond?
Diplomat Risk Intelligence Analyses That Help You Act Today – For Tomorrow
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Afghanistan and Taliban 2.0
August 2021
A DRI report on Afghanistan following the return of the Taliban regime to Kabul looks at the international security and geopolitical implications of the development.
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Trendlines
Here Be Dragons?
October 2021
A data-driven deep dive into the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, situating it within the overall context of Pakistan’s economy.
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Asia Review
Russian Games and the Asia-Pacific
November 26, 2021
Putin’s disruptive behavior in Europe could upset geopolitical calculi of key Asia-Pacific powers.
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Majlis
Australia and an Indo-Pacific in Flux
October 2021
Australia is making headlines. Let three leading experts from the country tell you about the forces shaping how Canberra is looking at world.
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Chinese Nuclear Weapons: A View From Beijing
November 25, 2021
Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy's Tong Zhao discusses drivers behind China's nuclear weapons expansion, how Beijing perceives the international strategic environment, and much more.
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November 01, 2021
Southeast Asia’s Renewable Energy Puzzle
By James Guild
Renewable energy is a tough sell as long as regional states exert control over (and profit from) domestic fossil fuel resources.
November 01, 2021
Sustainability and Survival: North Korea’s Struggle With Climate Change
By Gabriela Bernal
North Korea is increasingly impacted by climate-induced natural disasters, yet its weak economy will hamper growing calls for environmental action.
November 01, 2021
How the Pacific Protects Its Fisheries
By Elizabeth Mendenhall
The Pacific Island states have found ways to work together in order to effectively manage their EEZs and prevent the destruction of adjacent high seas fisheries.
November 01, 2021
The Indus Waters Treaty: India and Pakistan’s Water Divorce
By Varsha Venkatasubramanian
Just as the bank of a river doesn’t remain static, the problems and opportunities associated with the Indus Basin have changed as well. It’s time for a new treaty.
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November 24, 2021
Where Is the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Headed Next?
By Njumbe Smith
As FOCAC gears up for its eighth session, a look at its development so far and future trajectory.
November 24, 2021
China’s Quest for Greater ‘Discourse Power’
November 22, 2021
The Quiet China-Africa Revolution: Chinese Investment
November 19, 2021
The Sixth Plenum and the Rise of Traditional Chinese Culture in Socialist Ideology
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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November 26, 2021
Nuclear Proliferation Concerns in East Asia: Beyond North Korea
By Hart Rapaport
The nuclear situation in East Asia is more nuanced than the actions of a single nation.
November 23, 2021
Changing the Discourse on China’s Taiwan Policy
November 20, 2021
Why Africa Should Be Concerned With Increasing Tensions in the East and South China Sea
November 19, 2021
Russian ASAT Test Highlights Urgent Need for Space Governance Negotiations
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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November 25, 2021
S-400s, CAATSA Complicate India-US Ties
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
It is not yet clear how the U.S. will respond to India’s receipt of Russia-made S-400 air defense systems.
November 19, 2021
How Useful Is North Korea’s Railroad Missile Launching System?
November 14, 2021
The Threat of a Sino-Russian Fleet Circumnavigating Japan
November 09, 2021
Growing Naval Imbalance Between Expanding Chinese and Aging US Fleets
ASEAN Beat
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November 26, 2021
Cambodia Bolts Into Its New Normal
By Luke Hunt
The road ahead is long and lonely for Cambodia, with Chinese largess checked by the pandemic and Western interests soured by pre-pandemic crackdowns.
November 26, 2021
Malaysia: Is Barisan Nasional Growing in Strength?
November 26, 2021
Concerns Rise Over Indonesia’s Sputtering Virus Vaccinations
November 25, 2021
APEC 2022: Time and Momentum Are Not On Thailand’s Side
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Perspectives on South Asia
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November 26, 2021
Sri Lanka Bows to Chinese Pressure Again
By Sudha Ramachandran
Colombo has agreed to pay millions of dollars to a Chinese company that has reportedly supplied it with contaminated organic fertilizer.
November 25, 2021
Could the Taliban Get India and Pakistan to Cooperate?
November 24, 2021
Child Sexual Abuse is Still a ‘Less Serious’ Offense in India
November 23, 2021
India Arrests Prominent Kashmiri Rights Activist Under Anti-Terror Law
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November 25, 2021
Why Has North Korea Struggled to Normalize Trade With China?
By Troy Stangarone
Since North Korea slammed its borders shut in the initial stage of the pandemic, it has made several motions toward resuming normal trade. None has panned out.
November 24, 2021
Ex-South Korean Strongman Chun Doo-hwan Dies at Age 90
November 23, 2021
Moon’s Inter-Korea Peace Process Deadlocked in China-US Tensions
November 20, 2021
How to Deliver Relief to North Koreans Without Lifting Sanctions
Tokyo Report
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November 25, 2021
Japan’s New Pandemic Border Restrictions Disappoint Residents Stranded Abroad
By Thisanka Siripala
Many foreign residents have had their hopes to enter Japan dashed as new border controls make little impact.
November 25, 2021
Will Japan-South Korea Relations Ever Get Back on Track?
November 24, 2021
Japan, Vietnam Look to Cyber Defense Against China
November 16, 2021
A New Flashpoint in Japan-Korea Relations
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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November 24, 2021
The Indo-Pacific Exposes the Regionalisms of ‘Global’ Britain
By Oliver Turner and Luke Stephens
While Global Britain is touted as an opportunity to “shape the world of the future,” it is heavily reliant on ties to the past.
November 25, 2021
Australia’s Relationship With India Is Concerning
November 23, 2021
Where Are ‘New’ Uzbekistan’s Promised Reforms?
November 22, 2021
Climate Change Through the Lens of Bangladesh
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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November 22, 2021
Uzbekistan Extending Financial Support to Labor Migrants
By Umida Hashimova
In visiting Russia, Uzbek officials demonstrate greater attention to the country’s critical labor migrant population.
November 19, 2021
Kazakhstan’s Power Shortages: Crypto Miners and Geopolitics
November 19, 2021
Looking Ahead to Kyrgyzstan’s Unpredictable Parliamentary Election
November 18, 2021
Former Uzbek Security Services Head Inoyatov Replaced as a Presidential Adviser
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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November 24, 2021
After 4 Years as Pawn in China-US Game, Seattle Man Is Home
By Erika Kinetz
China’s ability to make deals by effectively taking people like Daniel Hsu hostage has raised concerns.
November 18, 2021
US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Amid Flurry of Diplomatic Activity
November 17, 2021
Biden, Xi Emphasize Conflict Management at First Virtual Summit
October 25, 2021
Biden, Taiwan, and Strategic Ambiguity
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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November 25, 2021
The Idiosyncrasies of China’s Bond Market
By Kate Jaquet
China’s bond market appears hampered by unpredictable default mechanisms, non-standardized bond covenants, and unreliable bond ratings.
November 23, 2021
Thailand’s PTT Makes Its Electric Vehicle Play
November 23, 2021
China’s Risky Investments: Wealth Management Products and Corporate Bonds
November 08, 2021
In Light of Evergrande, It’s Time to Talk About the ‘Big Four’
Oceania
The South Pacific
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November 26, 2021
Violent Protests Unsettle Solomon Islands
By Joshua Mcdonald
The protests began on Wednesday, when hundreds of protestors marched on the parliamentary precinct in the capital Honiara.
November 26, 2021
Is China to Blame for Solomon Islands Unrest?
November 25, 2021
Australia Sending Troops to Solomon Islands as Unrest Grows
November 24, 2021
Australia’s New Sanctions Approach: Beyond Magnitsky
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November 24, 2021
AUKUS’ Reception in the Indo-Pacific
Shihoko Goto, Manjari Chatterjee Miller, and Susannah Patton discuss the implications of AUKUS for countries in the region.
October 29, 2021
Can China and the US Cooperate on Climate Change?
September 08, 2021
Where Does the China-India Border Dispute Stand?
August 10, 2021
Myanmar, Six Months After the Coup
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Asia Geopolitics
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November 20, 2021
Biden, Xi, and the Importance of Guardrails in the US-China Relationship
By Ankit Panda, Catherine Putz, and Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
The United States and China aren’t satisfied with their relationship, but both sides appear to be interested in managing their differences.
November 13, 2021
Afghanistan, Then and Now
November 04, 2021
Continuity and Flux in Central Asia: Elections in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan
November 01, 2021
The Shifting Nature of India-China Relations
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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November 01, 2021
On the Eve of Reopening, Thai Protesters Take to the Streets Again
By Cory Wright
Protesters’ demands remain the same: a constitutional overhaul, new elections and a reform of the monarchy.