DRI | COVID-19 IN ASIA
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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.
November 17, 2020
Mongolia Imposes Curfew Amid COVID-19 Scare
By Anandsaikhan Nyamdavaa
The first cases of local transmission in Mongolia have sparked a decisive response from the government.
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DRI
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.
November 14, 2020
China and the Coming Biden Presidency
By Ankit Panda
How will U.S. President-elect Joe Biden manage the U.S.-China relationship?
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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.
November 01, 2020
The State of Democracy in Asia
By Yun-han Chu, Michael Vatikiotis, Mosharraf Zaidi, and Catherine Putz
Has the global narrative of democratic decline held true in the Indo-Pacific region?
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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November 26, 2020
China Points Finger at Imported Food Packaging as It Casts Doubt on COVID-19 Origins
By Associated Press
China’s new focus on testing packaging comes amid a media push to claim that frozen food imports brought the virus to Wuhan in the first place.
November 26, 2020
China’s Xi Finally Congratulates US President-Elect Biden
November 24, 2020
China’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Japan, Hoping to Keep Relations Steady
November 24, 2020
China Launches Mission to Bring Back Material From Moon
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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November 25, 2020
Indian Defense Forces Establishing Greater Presence Along China Border in Arunachal Pradesh
By StoriesAsia
India also remains concerned about Chinese infrastructure growth and relocation activities across the LAC.
November 23, 2020
China Digs its Heels in – in Ladakh and Elsewhere
November 23, 2020
United States Formally Exits Open Skies Treaty
November 19, 2020
Five Eyes Countries Issue Joint Statement on Hong Kong
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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November 26, 2020
US Destroyer Conducts FONOP Against Russian Claims in Sea of Japan
By Steven Stashwick
The Russian Navy claims that it expelled USS John S. McCain from Peter the Great Bay.
November 26, 2020
India Leases 2 Maritime Surveillance Drones From US: Report
November 25, 2020
Europe as a Major Military Power in Asia? Don’t Bet on It
November 25, 2020
Understanding Vietnam’s Military Modernization Efforts
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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November 27, 2020
Thai Official Warns Laos on Power Purchases from Controversial Dam
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai concerns about the Sanakham dam come amid growing recognition of the dire state of the Mekong.
November 27, 2020
Could an Unlikely Alliance Unseat Cambodia’s PM?
November 27, 2020
With Budget Approval, Malaysia’s PM Gains Some Breathing Room
November 26, 2020
Cambodia Begins Mass Trial of Dissidents, Opposition Figures
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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November 25, 2020
EU, Other Donors Step up With Funds to Help Afghanistan
By Associated Press
The final tally could amount to over $12 billion over four years, a drop from the $15 billion pledged back in 2016.
November 24, 2020
India’s Protectionism Might Hinder Its Economic Growth — and Affect Global Partnerships
November 24, 2020
Indian Foreign Secretary Heads to Nepal as Relations Show Signs of Thaw
November 21, 2020
Banning Fireworks on Diwali: A Window Into Money and Politics in India
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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November 24, 2020
Could RCEP Help Improve South Korea-Japan Relations?
By Kyle Ferrier
As a byproduct of the mega-deal, Seoul and Tokyo are now bound by their first ever shared free trade agreement.
November 23, 2020
South Korea’s Fight Against the ‘Sea of Japan’ Pays Off
November 17, 2020
South Korea Faces Another Possible Outbreak of COVID-19
November 16, 2020
South Korea’s Government and Top Prosecutor Clash Once Again
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 26, 2020
How a Digital Economy Can Save The Philippines from Recession
By Pierrepont Johnson
An improved digital economy would aid social distancing measures and help promote the country’s long-term economic growth.
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
November 23, 2020
Afghanistan’s Progress Was Made Possible With International Support
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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November 26, 2020
UN Working Group Finds Serikzhan Bilash’s Detention by Kazakhstan Arbitrary
By Catherine Putz
Bilash headed a group advocating for greater attention to the ethnic Kazakhs detained in China’s camps in Xinjiang. It got him in trouble with the Kazakh government.
November 25, 2020
Banking Consolidation Continues in Kazakhstan
November 25, 2020
US-Uzbekistan Relations Right on Track
November 24, 2020
Kazakh Blogger Forced Into Psychiatric Clinic
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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November 25, 2020
Hong Kong Voices in American Politics
By Maggie Shum and Victoria Tin-bor Hui
Preliminary survey results suggest President-elect Biden has some convincing to do to win the confidence of Hong Kong Americans.
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
November 20, 2020
The US State Department China Policy Paper: Hits and Misses
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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November 26, 2020
A Financial Alliance Won’t Help China and Russia Dethrone the US Dollar
By Francis Shin
Even a joint effort from China and Russia won’t be enough to shield them from U.S. economic influence.
November 24, 2020
Indonesia’s Sovereign Request Fund
November 20, 2020
The Long-Term Implications of Ant Group’s Delayed IPO
November 19, 2020
Taiwan, Frozen Out of RCEP, Explores Trade Agreement Options With US
Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
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November 26, 2020
Pakistan’s Movie Industry is Being Remade
By StoriesAsia
Young actors are revolutionizing Pakistan’s film and television industry.
November 23, 2020
Malaysia Group Teaches Refugee Women how to Read and Write
November 18, 2020
Whatever Happened to Gwadar University?
November 14, 2020
Taiwan Accused of Failing to Protect Medical Rights of Southeast Asian Workers
Oceania
The South Pacific
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November 27, 2020
Thailand Approved Transfer of 3 Iranians as Australian Freed
By Associated Press
The three Iranians were imprisoned for their involvement in a plot to attack Israeli diplomats in Thailand.
November 20, 2020
Continued Deterioration in Australia-China Relations Fuels Talk of Olympic Boycott
November 20, 2020
Solomon Islands Aims to Ban Facebook
November 20, 2020
Documentary Paints Bleak Picture of Pacific Islands Rugby
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
PNovember 20, 2020
Southeast Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency
By Ankit Panda
Will a Biden administration renew attention on Southeast Asia?
November 14, 2020
China and the Coming Biden Presidency
October 29, 2020
Denuclearization, Diplomacy, and Beyond: North Korea Plans for 2021
October 20, 2020
The Pandemic and Power Shifts in Asia
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.