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February 05, 2021
Myanmar After the 2021 Coup: Internal Security and Geopolitical Consequences
By Ankit Panda
How will the February 1, 2021, coup in Myanmar affect the country’s internal security and foreign relations?

January 26, 2021
The Indian Army’s Pivot to the North
By Ankit Panda
What’s behind the Indian Army’s reorientation of its Mathura-based 1 Corps toward China?

January 21, 2021
The Global Reach of China’s Venture Capital
By Sophie Zinser
Chinese VC investment has been excluded from India but is growing in South and Southeast Asia. How is that remaking foreign startup ecosystems?
Magazine
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February 01, 2021
The Illusions of Post-Nazarbayev Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
Despite his resignation from the presidency in March 2019, Nursultan Nazarbayev’s shadow lies heavily across the “new” leadership. The January parliamentary elections confirmed the paradox.

February 01, 2021
Taiwan’s COVID-19 Triumph
By Lev Nachman
How did Taiwan manage to make the best of 2020’s worst situation?

February 01, 2021
The EU’s South China Sea Challenge
By Sophie Boisseau du Rocher
In the South China Sea, the EU’s raison d’être – the rule of law and peaceful coexistence – is under threat. What can Brussels do about it?

February 01, 2021
The US-Taliban Deal: A Year Later
By Franz J. Marty
The U.S.-Taliban “Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan” has so far yielded few concrete results and bloody fighting and attacks are continuing across the country.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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February 23, 2021
Can China Change the Definition of Human Rights?
By Shannon Tiezzi
In a speech to the U.N. Human Rights Council, China’s foreign minister gave China’s preferred spin to the concept.
February 22, 2021
The Clubhouse Affair: A Stark Reminder of China’s Information Isolation
February 22, 2021
A Trust Deficit Is Hindering Hong Kong’s COVID-19 Response
February 20, 2021
Is China’s COVID-19 Diplomacy Working in Southeast Asia?
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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February 18, 2021
Iranian and Russian Navies Exercise in Northern Indian Ocean
By Abhijnan Rej
While Moscow and Tehran continue to publicly signal their growing convergence, there is more to the relationship than what meets the eye.
February 17, 2021
President Biden’s Afghanistan Challenge
February 17, 2021
After Manila: the Law of Armed Conflict and Victor’s Justice
February 13, 2021
Could the Destruction of Manila in 1945 Have Been Avoided?
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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February 20, 2021
China Confirms Deaths in Galwan Clash with India
By Abhijnan Rej
A PLA Daily article noted that two officers and three soldiers have received military honors for their performance during the June 15 clash – four of them posthumously.
February 19, 2021
India-Saudi Security Ties Getting Stronger
February 17, 2021
India’s Defense Export Strategy: Balancing China in the Indian Ocean Region
February 17, 2021
Bloat and Warfare
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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February 22, 2021
Vietnam Appoints Military Officer as Propaganda Chief
By Sebastian Strangio
Nguyen Trong Nghia previously oversaw the creation of a 10,000-strong army cyber unit to combat anti-government sentiment online.
February 22, 2021
Myanmar Protests Continue to Grow Despite Junta Threats
February 19, 2021
Woman Shot During Protest Against Myanmar Coup Dies
February 19, 2021
Malaysian Court Finds News Portal Guilty Over Readers’ Comments
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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February 23, 2021
What Has the US Learned About Supporting Afghanistan’s Women?
By Catherine Putz
Firstly, the country's cultural context cannot be ignored.
February 22, 2021
India Sees New Lockdowns as Coronavirus Cases Rise Again
February 22, 2021
Bangladesh’s Deafening Silence on the Myanmar Coup
February 19, 2021
Kerala and COVID: From Bright Spot to Black Sheep?
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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February 18, 2021
Why South Korea Still Hasn’t Vaccinated Anyone
By Justin Fendos
South Korea's delayed start to vaccinations is likely due to the government's initial preference for domestic production.
February 16, 2021
Harvard Professor’s Article Sparks Outrage Over Its Depiction of Japanese Military Brothels
February 11, 2021
South Korea’s Largest Internet Portal Shuts Down Controversial Trending Searches Chart
February 11, 2021
Strengthening Party Leadership in North Korea
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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February 20, 2021
The Challenges and Opportunities of Japan-Russia Economic Relations
By Zhuoran Li
On paper, Japan and Russia have complementary economies. In reality, trade and investment ties have been hard to forge.
February 18, 2021
Hashimoto Seiko Takes Over as Tokyo Olympic President
February 16, 2021
Tokyo Olympic Chief Mori Resigned, But His Sexist Remarks Still Rankle
February 12, 2021
Tokyo Olympics: Mori to Leave but Gender Issue Remains
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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February 23, 2021
How Will China Avoid Consequences for Its Uyghur Policy?
By Bonnie Girard
The international toll is growing. But the domestic consequences are what Beijing should truly fear.
February 22, 2021
The Military Tightens Its Grip on Access to Information in Myanmar
February 19, 2021
Laos’ Pointless Election
February 18, 2021
This Is Not the Time for Foreign Governments to Stay ‘Neutral’ in Myanmar
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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February 22, 2021
Matraimov Placed in Pretrial Detention as Money Laundering Investigation Moves Ahead
By Catherine Putz
Matraimov, who pleaded guilty to corruption earlier this month and got off with a fine, may face new charges.
February 19, 2021
In Kyrgyzstan, Controversial Former Customs Official Matraimov Rearrested
February 18, 2021
Oil Company OMV Petrom Leaves Kazakhstan
February 16, 2021
Uzbekistan Prioritizes Pakistani Over Iranian Ports
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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February 23, 2021
Outlook: China and the Transatlantic Alliance
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Rachel Tausendfreund.
February 22, 2021
Myanmar and Biden’s Broken-Down Car Dilemma
February 20, 2021
Are Confucius Institutes in the US Really Necessary?
February 16, 2021
Refining US Military Scenario-Planning for China and Russia
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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February 16, 2021
Are Japan and South Korea Serious About Ending Coal Financing in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
A pledge to curtail financing for coal projects has come amid a rash of new coal-fired power plant investments.
February 09, 2021
Indonesia Has Plans to Expand Its Money Market. Is That a Good Idea?
February 09, 2021
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Debt Crisis Could Get Critical in 2021
February 03, 2021
The Philippines’ COVID-19 Economic Rescue Plan: Bayanihan 1 and 2
Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
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February 22, 2021
Restoring Ties by Restoring Monuments: Indian Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Conservation of sacred sites is an important aspect of India’s diplomacy toward Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos.
February 22, 2021
Contemporary Interpretations of Traditional Asian Crafts at Collect 2021
February 18, 2021
Indian Journalist Acquitted of Defamation in #MeToo Case
February 13, 2021
Myanmar’s Protest Movement Finds Friends in the Milk Tea Alliance
Oceania
The South Pacific
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February 18, 2021
Should Australia Also Designate the Proud Boys a Terrorist Organization?
By Grant Wyeth
There has always been a considerable overlap between white supremacy and male supremacy, and male supremacy is a national security threat.
February 17, 2021
Momentum Builds for an Australian Magnitsky Act
February 15, 2021
Major Australian Media Company Strikes Google News Pay Deal
February 12, 2021
Trouble at the University of the South Pacific
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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February 05, 2021
Myanmar After the 2021 Coup: Internal Security and Geopolitical Consequences
By Ankit Panda
How will the February 1, 2021, coup in Myanmar affect the country’s internal security and foreign relations?
February 01, 2021
China’s Latest White Paper and Southeast Asia
January 26, 2021
The Indian Army’s Pivot to the North
January 14, 2021
Elections in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan: What Next?
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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February 10, 2021
Protests Against Military Coup Sweep Myanmar’s Yangon
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Portraits of a pensive nation.







