DRI | COVID-19 IN ASIA
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September 18, 2020
In Southeast Asia, COVID-19 Slowly Tightens Its Grip
By Sebastian Strangio
After weathering the early stages of the pandemic, several Southeast Asian nations are in the midst of worrying spikes of COVID-19.
September 18, 2020
China Border City Goes Into ‘Wartime Mode’ to Combat COVID-19
By Sebastian Strangio
The arrival of coronavirus cases from Myanmar highlights the difficulty of securing the long, winding border between the two countries.
September 15, 2020
Pakistan’s Fight Against COVID-19 Has Made Imran Khan Stronger
By Syed Ali Zia Jaffery
By bringing the military in as a stakeholder as well as advocating a smart lockdown, Khan’s COVID-19 response has consolidated his hold on power.
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September 18, 2020
The Real Strategic End Game in Decoupling From China
By Valbona Zeneli and Joseph Vann
Going all-in on the transatlantic economy is the only serious option for Western democracies seeking to counter China.
September 16, 2020
What Can Asia Expect From Suga’s Japan?
By Ankit Panda
Abe's successor will represent continuity, but faces a challenging set of internal issues.
September 13, 2020
India and Japan’s Proactive Convergence Continues: The ACSA and Beyond
By Ankit Panda
The conclusion of the ACSA is another milestone in a nearly two decade-long process of strategic convergence.
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September 01, 2020
Inter-Korea Relations: Things Fall Apart
By Christopher Green
The diplomacy of 2018 could have changed the political landscape of the Korean peninsula permanently. Two years later, does any of that progress remain?
September 01, 2020
Australia Steps Up in Defense of the Indo-Pacific Order
By Ashley Townshend and Brendan Thomas-Noone
The Strategic Update provides a blueprint for how Australia will navigate a “poorer, more dangerous and more disorderly” future in the Indo-Pacific.
September 01, 2020
What’s Left of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan?
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska
While the IMU itself might no longer be an important player in the complex landscape of international jihad, it may yet be too soon to portend its total demise.
September 01, 2020
China and the EU: A Tale of Two Summits
By Theresa Fallon
COVID-19 has accelerated shifting dynamics in EU-China relations.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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September 22, 2020
Lee Teng-hui’s Memorial Service Provides Catalyst for Diplomatic Outreach to Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
In addition to a U.S. under secretary of state, a former Japanese prime minister was also in attendance.
September 21, 2020
Taiwan’s KMT Skips Key Cross-Strait Forum Over Comment by Chinese Talk Show Host
September 18, 2020
The China Climate Challenge
September 18, 2020
China Border City Goes Into ‘Wartime Mode’ to Combat COVID-19
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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September 21, 2020
2 Recent Alleged Episodes of Chinese Espionage Raise Worrying – and Difficult – Questions
By Abhijnan Rej
The arrest of an Indian journalist and ongoing investigation of a Brussels-based think tanker point to growing Chinese intelligence push across several civil societies.
September 18, 2020
US Congressman ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Ongoing India-China Crisis
September 18, 2020
US Defense Secretary’s Recent Speech: Familiar Themes and Unfamiliar Problems
September 17, 2020
Rise of the Minilaterals: Examining the India-France-Australia Trilateral
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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September 17, 2020
Head of US Nuclear Forces Warns of Growing, Modernizing Chinese Nuclear Threat
By Steven Stashwick
Admiral highlights new missiles capable of hitting the U.S. and expects Chinese arsenal to double.
September 16, 2020
US and India Hold Defense Technology Cooperation Meeting Amid Diminished Expectations
September 16, 2020
Can Offensive Cyber and Information Control Capabilities Be Simultaneously Measured?
September 16, 2020
Hype or Hypersonic?
By Other Means
Geopolitics in Asia With Ankit Panda
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What Can Asia Expect From Suga’s Japan?
By Ankit Panda
Abe's successor will represent continuity, but faces a challenging set of internal issues.
September 13, 2020
India and Japan’s Proactive Convergence Continues: The ACSA and Beyond
September 05, 2020
India-China Tensions Spike in the Himalayas
August 25, 2020
North Korea Comes to Terms With Internal and External Challenges
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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September 21, 2020
EU Threatens Philippine Trade Perks Over Rights Abuses
By Sebastian Strangio
The European Parliament has called for the suspension of duty-free privileges pending a "substantial improvement" in the country's human rights situation.
September 21, 2020
In Bangkok, Protests Again Take Aim at the Monarchy
September 21, 2020
Rodrigo Duterte: The Weak Strongman of the Philippines
September 18, 2020
LGBT Community Targeted by Police in Indonesia
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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September 21, 2020
Pakistan Opposition, Backed by Ex-Premier, to Protest Khan
By Associated Press
Nawaz Sharif has re-entered Pakistan’s political fray, calling for Khan’s ouster.
September 21, 2020
The Intra-Afghan Dialogue Is Good News for Pakistan-US Relations
September 18, 2020
Police Reforms Are Necessary in Punjab Province. Why Won’t PTI Do It?
September 17, 2020
What Role Does the State Play in Pakistan’s Anti-Shia Hysteria?
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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September 16, 2020
How to Read Kim Jong Un’s Letters to President Trump
By 38 North / Robert Carlin
Diplomatic correspondence has always been difficult to read. Here, a translation of what one of Kim's letters might look like in regular parlance.
September 12, 2020
Sherlock Holmes in Seoul? South Korea Opens the Door for ‘Private Detectives’
September 09, 2020
North Korea’s Kim Urges Quick Recovery From Typhoon Damage
September 08, 2020
Is North Korea Changing Its Approach to Journalism?
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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September 18, 2020
Japan’s Defense Ministry Launches Protocol for UFO Sightings
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s Self Defense Force has received instruction on steps to take should a UFO be identified.
September 17, 2020
In Japan’s Post-Abe Era, Addressing Political Gender Inequality is Essential
September 15, 2020
Japan Struggles to Secure Radioactive Nuclear Waste Dump Sites
September 14, 2020
Abe Shinzo’s Legacy in Japan-Europe Relations
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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September 18, 2020
Japan: Dealing with North Korea’s Growing Missile Threat
By Koda Yoji
Time for Japan’s political leaders to do their job.
September 16, 2020
Reality Check on Human Rights in Uzbekistan
September 15, 2020
Why Am I Worried About the Taliban’s Return?
September 15, 2020
Pakistan’s Fight Against COVID-19 Has Made Imran Khan Stronger
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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September 21, 2020
Beyond the Intra-Afghan Talks, Uzbekistan Sees a Bright Future
By Umida Hashimova
The promise of peace in Afghanistan opens doors for Uzbekistan.
September 18, 2020
Mongolia’s E-Governance Quest
September 18, 2020
Muhiddin Kabiri Speaks Online, Tajikistan’s Internet Shuts Down
September 16, 2020
Swiss-Uzbek Agreement a Step Toward Returning Many Millions to Uzbekistan
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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September 18, 2020
What the US Thinks It Learned About Kim Jong Un
By Patrick M. Cronin
Dialogue with North Korea can deepen mutual understanding – or mutual mistrust.
September 18, 2020
US Envoy to United Nations Meets With Taiwan Official in New York
September 17, 2020
From the Deal to Decoupling: Trump’s Evolution on China
September 16, 2020
US Public Opinion Is Changing the Relationship With China
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
MSeptember 18, 2020
The Real Strategic End Game in Decoupling From China
By Valbona Zeneli and Joseph Vann
Going all-in on the transatlantic economy is the only serious option for Western democracies seeking to counter China.
September 18, 2020
Economic Security: Vietnam’s Cardinal Policy Goal
September 16, 2020
Should We Be Worried About Indonesia’s Stock Market?
September 14, 2020
South Korea’s Struggle to Bring Manufacturing Home
Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
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September 21, 2020
Beyond Data Privacy: Trump’s Proposed Ban of WeChat
By Layne Vandenberg
The broader success factors behind Tencent and WeChat indicate alternative motivations for Trump’s proposed ban.
September 18, 2020
‘Mulan’ Wanted Chinese Money. Taiwan’s Rising Filmmakers Don’t.
September 16, 2020
Divers in Southeast Asia May Have Found US Submarine Lost in WWII
September 11, 2020
Has Taiwanese Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage Changed?
Oceania
The South Pacific
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September 14, 2020
Australia Enters First Recession Since 1991
By Joshua Mcdonald
After almost three decades of uninterrupted economic growth, Australia’s luck has run out thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 09, 2020
How China and Taiwan Became ‘Pawns’ in Solomon Islands’ Internal Dispute
September 09, 2020
As Australia Recognizes a China Problem Its Civil Society Joins the Fight
September 04, 2020
Despite Pandemic and Border Closures, Drug Smugglers Try to Reach Australian Shores
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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September 21, 2020
Cambodia’s Microfinance Industry in Troubled Waters
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with economist Ron Bevacqua about the crisis facing Cambodia's microfinance sector.
September 09, 2020
Assessing Abe Shinzo’s Geopolitical Legacy
September 03, 2020
Space Security and Geopolitical Competition in the Asia-Pacific
August 26, 2020
Stalemate in the Himalayas: India-China Relations in 2020
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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September 21, 2020
Scenes From Thailand’s Massive Protests Demanding Reform
By Cory Wright
For months, protesters in Thailand have called for reforms. This weekend as many as 100,000 protesters descended on Bangkok.