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September 19, 2022
More than a ‘Border Skirmish’ Between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
By Aijan Sharshenova
The recent outbreak of hostilities on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border represents a dangerous escalation from previous tension and skirmishes to a distinct act of aggression.
September 19, 2022
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Says His Father Was Not a Dictator
By Mong Palatino
In a soft-ball interview with his goddaughter, the new Philippine leader has defended his family's controversial legacy.
September 17, 2022
Is China Breaking With Russia Over Ukraine?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China’s position has subtly shifted since the Russian invasion began, but the partnership with Russia is too important for Beijing to truly abandon its ally.
September 14, 2022
Japan Set to Welcome Unrestricted Tourism by October
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s struggling tourism sector sees a light at the end of the tunnel as “self-guided” tours make way for full travel.
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September 13, 2022
Japan Prepares to Intervene in Energy Market Ahead of Winter Demand; Asia Gas Prices Set to Rise Further
September 1, 2022
Thai PM’s Suspension Increases Political Uncertainty. Economic Fundamentals Remain Positive
August 30, 2022
A Return to the 2015 Nuclear Deal Promises to Open the Iranian Oil Spigot
August 23, 2022
Electricity Amendment Bill Promises to Shake the Indian Power Sector
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September 01, 2022
North Korea’s Dangerous Turn
By Ankit Panda
Tactical nuclear weapons represent the next, dangerous phase of North Korea’s nuclear modernization.
September 01, 2022
Uzbekistan’s Ethnic Minorities: Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind
By Steve Swerdlow
Lessons from the cases of the Meskhetian Turks, Tajiks, and Karakalpaks.
September 01, 2022
Sri Lanka’s Story of Sovereign Default
By Umesh Moramudali
How did Sri Lanka’s economic crisis get so bad – and how can the country move forward from here?
September 01, 2022
How China’s Party Congress Actually Works
By Ling Li
Unpacking the institution of the National Party Congress – its essential concepts and some common misunderstandings.
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China Power
A New World Order
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September 24, 2022
Hong Kong to End Mandatory Hotel Quarantine for Travelers
By Zen Soo
Hong Kong has mostly aligned with China’s “zero-COVID” strategy. Now Chief Executive John Lee says the city must provide “maximum room” for “connectivity with the world.”
September 23, 2022
How China’s Extreme Weather Summer Is Affecting Its Security
September 21, 2022
China’s Public Opinion Is Shifting Away From Russia
September 20, 2022
China Quarantine Bus Crash Prompts Outcry Over ‘Zero COVID’
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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September 24, 2022
India and the Kindleberger Trap: Multipolarity Amid the Taiwan Crisis
By Jagannath Panda
Amid the China-U.S. competition, how can India (and other middle powers) ensure the provision of global public goods?
September 23, 2022
South Korea, US, Japan Reaffirm Joint Stance on North Korea’s Missile Threats
September 22, 2022
US Moves Toward ‘Strategic Clarity’ Reveal Old Rifts in China-US Relations
September 20, 2022
What Does Iran’s Membership in the SCO Mean for the Region?
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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September 23, 2022
Strengthening Integrated Air and Missile Defense for the Japan-US Alliance
By Carl Rehberg, Chris Bassler , and Herbert Kemp
The Japan-U.S. alliance has made steady and incremental progress toward preparing for future crises and contingencies. More needs to be done.
September 22, 2022
North Korea Denies Sending Arms to Russia Amid Ukraine War
September 17, 2022
Chinese Parts in the F-35 Highlight Concerning Trend in the US Defense Sector
September 15, 2022
France and AUKUS: A Necessary Reconciliation
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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September 23, 2022
Court Denies Philippine Government Attempt to Declare Communist Party a ‘Terrorist’ Group
By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling by Judge Marlo Magdoza-Malagar stated that the New People's Army used violence as a means rather than an end.
September 23, 2022
All Eyes on the Andaman Triangle Ahead of Thailand’s Next Election
September 22, 2022
Khmer Rouge Tribunal Upholds Genocide Conviction
September 21, 2022
Filipino Victims: Justice Elusive Decades After Martial Law
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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September 24, 2022
India and Turkiye Still Searching for a Breakthrough
By Niranjan Marjani
The Modi-Erdogan meeting raised expectations for the improvement of India-Turkiye ties, but those hopes were short-lived.
September 23, 2022
Pakistan Deploys More Doctors to Fight Diseases After Floods
September 23, 2022
Inflation, Unrest Challenge Bangladesh’s ‘Miracle Economy’
September 23, 2022
Critic and Key Challenger Softens Stance Against Indian PM Modi
The Koreas
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September 22, 2022
South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol Finally Meets Japan’s Prime Minister
By Mitch Shin
While Yoon failed to hold a formal summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, he succeeded in having an “informal meeting” with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.
September 21, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol’s UN Debut Overshadowed by Japan-South Korea Summit Debacle
September 16, 2022
China’s Top Legislator to Meet South Korea Leaders for Talks
September 14, 2022
South Korea Warns North Korea Over Nuclear Posture
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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September 22, 2022
The Paradox of China-Japan Relations
By Jio Kamata
“Hot economics, cold politics” continues to underscore the China-Japan relationship. Even as political relations fray, economic ties have never been stronger.
September 19, 2022
How Will Tokyo’s Solar Panel Mandate Handle Allegations of Forced Labor in China?
September 16, 2022
Japan, US Discuss Longer Range Missiles to Counter China
September 15, 2022
Japan and the Controversial Unification Church
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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September 23, 2022
Why the Obvious Geopolitics of the Taiwan Policy Act of 2022 Matter
By Johanna M. Costigan
The bill is more about opposition to China than support for Taiwan, and is part of the broader securitization of Washington's Taiwan policy.
September 22, 2022
Security, System Issues, and a Flood of Refugees Make Getting Afghan Allies to Safety a Challenge
September 21, 2022
Justice at Last for Cambodia’s Killing Fields?
September 19, 2022
2 Recent Books Provide Different Takes on the Firebombing of Tokyo
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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September 23, 2022
Kazakhstan Continues to Break Ranks With Russia
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
The not-so-subtle criticism of the Russian government regarding Ukraine in Kazakh President Tokayev’s UNGA speech should not be overlooked.
September 22, 2022
As Russia Mobilizes, Central Asian Embassies Warn Citizens Against Joining a Foreign War
September 21, 2022
Mongolia, Australia Celebrate 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
September 19, 2022
Kyrgyz-Tajik Conflict Escalates Even Though Presidents Met at SCO
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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September 23, 2022
Marcos, Biden Meet on Sidelines of UN General Assembly
By Sebastian Strangio
The two leaders committed to strengthening a strategic partnership that both view as vital in an era of renascent Chinese power.
September 22, 2022
Making Sense of Biden’s Taiwan Policy
September 21, 2022
The US Opioid Problem Is Also a China Problem
September 21, 2022
The US Fills ASEAN Ambassadorial Posting After 5-Year Vacancy
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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September 22, 2022
Asian Development Bank Cuts Forecasts to Reflect Weakening Outlook
By Elaine Kurtenbach
The ADB cut its estimate for growth in Asia’s developing economies to 4.3 percent, down from an earlier forecast of 5.2 percent. But the slowdown is not evenly distributed.
September 15, 2022
Greening Pains: Can Petronas Make the Leap to Renewables?
September 14, 2022
How Is China Doing on ESG Goals?
September 13, 2022
Thailand’s 2023 Budget Keeps an Eye on Spending and Debt
Oceania
The South Pacific
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September 15, 2022
A Year After AUKUS, What Challenges Loom Largest?
By Grant Wyeth
From Indonesian concerns to possible overreliance on an unpredictable U.S., Australia’s nuclear submarine ambitions present plenty of challenges.
September 13, 2022
Australian PM Defends Ban on Parliament Due to Royal’s Death
September 09, 2022
Australia-Japan Relations: No Hostage to War Memory
September 09, 2022
Fixing Australia’s Labor Shortage
Videos
Asia on Video
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September 07, 2022
Keeping Muharram Processions Alive in Kashmir
By Darash Dawood and Nazrah Khan
In Kashmir, some of the main Muharram processions have been banned since 1989, but Muslims prepare for the ritual every year nonetheless.
September 03, 2022
Where Does China-US Trade Go From Here?
August 09, 2022
Indonesia’s Plans for the G-20
June 30, 2022
What Do the Pacific Island Countries Think About China?
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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September 19, 2022
North Korea’s Updated Nuclear Law Points At a Dangerous Nuclear Future
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
Kim Jong Un says that as long as nuclear weapons exist, North Korea will have them.
September 09, 2022
Getting Into ASEAN is ‘Harder Than Getting Into Heaven’
August 31, 2022
Pakistan’s Flooding Underscores Climate Risks in South Asia
August 17, 2022
A Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis or an Inflection Point for the Status Quo?
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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July 26, 2022
Sri Lanka’s New President Cracks Down on Protests as Challenges Mount
By Luke Hunt
Ranil Wickremesinghe's use of troops to dismantle protest camps in Colombo sends out a chilling message.