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November 21, 2022
Malay Nationalist Bloc on Brink of Power in Malaysia After Indecisive Election
By Sebastian Strangio
After a surprise return at Saturday's election, Muhyiddin Yassin's Perikatan Nasional coalition is in the box seat to form the next government.
November 18, 2022
The Mending Australia-China Relationship: Powered by Lithium?
By Corey Lee Bell, Elena Collinson, and Xunpeng Shi
As other liberal democracies lock down supplies, Australia’s lithium exports are an increasingly critical economic component of the Australia-China relationship.
November 15, 2022
General Qamar Javed Bajwa: Pakistan’s Democratic General
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff sought to ensure that the military confined itself to the role defined for it under the constitution.
November 15, 2022
Iran’s Mass Protests Are Impacting Lives in Pakistan
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Baloch in Pakistan are watching the crackdown on their sisters across the border with dismay.
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November 18, 2022
Notes From Islamabad: Pakistan Nears Breaking Point. Army Chief to Exit Amid Economic Crisis
November 8, 2022
China and Chips. The Biden Administration Moves Against China’s Semiconductor Industry
October 31, 2022
Behind Xi Jinping’s Plans for a New Chinese Economy: Political Leadership Shaped by Technological Imperative
October 24, 2022
Xi Jinping Wins Record Third Term in Power. Clean Sweep for Xi’s Inner Circle
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November 01, 2022
What’s Driving Laos’ Debt Crisis?
By Kearrin Sims and Emma Luce Scali
While China is critically important, the current debt crisis in Laos is about much more than Beijing.
November 01, 2022
Pakistan’s Chief Problem
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The entirety of Pakistan’s politics, including its conflicts and paradoxes, is wrapped up in the question of who the next chief of army staff will be.
November 01, 2022
Indonesia’s G-20 Dreams
By Shafiah F. Muhibat
Indonesia began promoting its G-20 presidency back in mid-2021, but the events of 2022 have seriously complicated its efforts.
November 01, 2022
Women’s Rights in Asia
In the years after #MeToo and COVID-19, is the situation for women in Asia getting better or worse?
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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November 23, 2022
Space and Technology Were Big Winners at China’s 20th Party Congress
By Namrata Goswami
China’s top leadership changes reflect the prioritization of space, science, and technology.
November 24, 2022
Protesting Workers Beaten at Chinese iPhone Factory
November 23, 2022
Did Costa Rica’s Decision to Recognize China Pay Off?
November 23, 2022
China Anti-virus Curbs Spur Fears of Global Economic Impact
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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November 17, 2022
G20 Can’t Avoid the Elephant in the Room: Ukraine War
By Kamal Uddin Ahmed
Despite pleas to keep the focus on economic recovery, the war remained a major topic of discussion at the Bali Summit.
November 17, 2022
Following South Korea-US-Japan Trilateral Summit, North Korea Launches an SRBM
November 09, 2022
North Korea Launches 1 Ballistic Missile
November 07, 2022
North Korea Releases Details on ‘Corresponding’ Military Operations
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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November 23, 2022
Thailand’s Navy Chief Says Country Could Cancel Chinese Sub Contract
By Sebastian Strangio
The disagreement over the choice of propulsion system continues to dog the controversial and costly deal.
November 22, 2022
Exploring the Growing Qatar-Indonesia Military Cooperation
November 18, 2022
India, France Conclude Garuda Exercise 2022
November 15, 2022
India and the Chinese Spy Ship Saga Redux
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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November 25, 2022
Sworn in, Anwar Gets to Work as Malaysia’s Prime Minister
By Luke Hunt
Anwar said he would submit his government to a vote of confidence on December 19.
November 25, 2022
Can Anwar Ibrahim Bring Stability Back to Malaysian Politics?
November 25, 2022
Why Southeast Asia Needs to Establish an ASEAN Cancer Center
November 25, 2022
Philippines Seeks Explanation From China Over Seizure of Rocket Debris
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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November 25, 2022
Gen. Munir’s Appointment as Army Chief Bodes Well for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
The civilian leadership seems to have realized that merit and seniority rather than political considerations should determine the selection of the army chief.
November 25, 2022
India and ASEAN Upgrade Their Partnership
November 24, 2022
Pakistani PM Names Ex-Spy Master as New Army Chief
November 24, 2022
A New Entrant Complicates Electoral Equations in PM Modi’s Home State
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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November 25, 2022
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong Slams Sanctions Measures
By Mitch Shin
After Kim’s statement belittling Yoon in August, this was her second discourteous statement toward the South Korean president.
November 24, 2022
Kim Jong-un’s Daughter and the ICBM
November 21, 2022
Kim Jong Un Guides Hwasong-17 ICBM Test
November 18, 2022
North Korea Fires ICBM
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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November 24, 2022
Is This The Beginning of the End for Kishida?
By Jio Kamata
Kishida and the LDP may not face a national election until 2025, but the prime minister is already on shaky ground.
November 23, 2022
Blue-ribbon Panel Urges Japan to Develop Counterstrike Capabilities
November 22, 2022
Japan’s Historic Yen Depreciation
November 19, 2022
The Limits of Kishida’s China Outreach
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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November 21, 2022
An Australia-Vietnam Partnership Could Erode China’s Monopoly on Rare Earths
By Nicholas Basan
Australian money and technical know-how could unlock Vietnam's potential as a major producer of the critical minerals.
November 19, 2022
Making Siachen a Mountain of Climate Responsibility
November 18, 2022
The Malang Tragedy: What It Reveals About Indonesian Politics
November 17, 2022
Malaysia’s Political Parties Neglect Youth At Their Own Peril
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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November 23, 2022
Kazakh History Textbooks Teach Indifference Toward the Next-of-kin in Chinese Xinjiang
By Berikbol Dukeyev
The Kazakh public generally remains silent about the plight of ethnic Kazakh detainees held in Xinjiang. The education system is one reason why.
November 23, 2022
Does the Organization of Turkic States Worry China and Russia?
November 22, 2022
Kazakhstan’s Multi-vector Diplomacy Shines Amid Conflict
November 22, 2022
What Explains Growing European Engagement in Central Asia?
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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November 24, 2022
The Rationale Behind the US-ASEAN Electric Vehicle Initiative
By Xirui Li
The Biden administration has announced its intention to compete more vigorously with China for Southeast Asia's EV market.
November 19, 2022
VP Harris Assures Asian Leaders US Is ‘Here to Stay’
November 17, 2022
Russia Ties Will Not Impede India’s Growing US Partnership
November 15, 2022
North Korea and US Complacency: Why We Can’t Get Off the Escalation Merry-Go-Round
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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November 25, 2022
The Reality of Vietnam’s Energy Transition
By Kathryn Neville
The country has emerged as a regional leader in renewables, but some thorny challenges lie ahead.
November 22, 2022
Southeast Asia’s Month of Summits
November 18, 2022
Taiwan’s APEC Envoy at the Center of China-US Tech Tensions
November 17, 2022
Asia-Pacific Leaders to Tackle Trade, Sustainability in Bangkok
Oceania
The South Pacific
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November 19, 2022
2 State Governments in Australia Block UN Visits to Prisons
By Dechlan Brennan
The gap between how human rights groups view incarcerated people, and how governments in Australia view them, continues to be wide.
November 17, 2022
Where is Bougainville on the Path to Independence?
November 16, 2022
Australian PM Raises Trade ‘Blockages’ in Meeting With China’s Xi
November 14, 2022
Jacinda Ardern’s Asia Trip Rekindles New Zealand’s Independent Foreign Policy
Videos
Asia on Video
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October 14, 2022
What’s Next for India’s Congress Party?
Nistula Hebbar, Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr., and Gilles Verniers discuss the leadership election and the prospects for India's main opposition party.
September 07, 2022
Keeping Muharram Processions Alive in Kashmir
September 03, 2022
Where Does China-US Trade Go From Here?
August 09, 2022
Indonesia’s Plans for the G-20
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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November 22, 2022
The G20, APEC, and ASEAN Summits: Taking Stock of November 2022 Diplomacy in Asia
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What transpired at various summits in Asia this month?
November 10, 2022
What’s Driving Inter-Korean Tensions in Autumn 2022?
October 31, 2022
Taking Down the Tatmadaw
October 25, 2022
It’s Xi’s China: Takeaways From the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Party Congress
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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October 27, 2022
India Boosts Its Border Infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Roads and bridges as well as "vibrant villages" are being constructed and upgraded to improve overland connectivity to the border with China.