DRI | COVID-19 IN ASIA
Presented by Diplomat Risk Intelligence
February 26, 2021
The Politics Behind China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Choices
By Bonnie Girard
China is keeping its vaccination campaign homegrown -- despite some reservations from the public.
February 26, 2021
Mongolia Starts Its COVID-19 Vaccinations
By Uranbileg Tumurkhuyag
New Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene became the first to get his shot, kicking off Mongolia's vaccine campaign.
February 24, 2021
Japan’s Struggle for a Home-Grown COVID-19 Vaccine
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan's lagging vaccine roll-out draws attention to the barriers in commercializing domestic vaccine production.
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February 25, 2021
The Disengagement at Pangong Lake: What Happens Now Between India and China?
By Ankit Panda
The two sides initiated a disengagement along the banks of Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh. What happens next?
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?
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March 01, 2021
Bangladesh at 50: The Transformation of a Nation
By Ali Riaz and Saimum Parvez
As the country reaches its golden jubilee, it stands at a crossroads.
March 01, 2021
D.S. Hooda on the Lasting Impact of China-India Ladakh Standoff
By Abhijnan Rej
A former Indian Army commander discusses the key lessons he has drawn from the Ladakh standoff.
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?
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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March 02, 2021
China Responds to Bloodshed in Myanmar With Deafening Silence
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing has a stated preference for no violence in Myanmar, but the deadly crackdown on February 28 was not enough to provoke China's condemnation.
March 01, 2021
Hong Kong’s Crackdown Moves With Dizzying Speed
February 27, 2021
Climate Cooperation With China Can Power the World – Sustainably
February 26, 2021
The Politics Behind China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Choices
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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February 26, 2021
Can Europe Make a Difference in Myanmar?
By Sophie Boisseau du Rocher and Felix Heiduck
How the EU reacts to the coup is litmus test not only for its support of democracy in Myanmar, but also for its capacity to adjust to new systemic challenges in the region.
February 26, 2021
Even as Peace Talks Resume, Killing Soars in Afghanistan
February 25, 2021
India and Pakistan Announce Ceasefire Across Disputed Border
February 24, 2021
China and India Declare Ladakh Victory – On Traditional and Social Media
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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March 02, 2021
Pentagon Officials Sketch Hypersonic Strategy
By Abhijnan Rej
Though the United States has enthusiastically jumped on the hypersonics bandwagon, key questions about the capability remain.
March 01, 2021
China Targeted India’s Power Grid, New Report Says
February 25, 2021
Commandos Confront a World After the Forever War
February 23, 2021
The Asia-Pacific is Biden’s Top Security Priority
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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March 01, 2021
Elections to Follow COVID-19 Emergency, Malaysian PM Promises
By Sebastian Strangio
However, parliament is unlikely to convene until the state of emergency expires on August 1.
March 01, 2021
At Least 18 Killed in Crackdown as Myanmar Protests Continue to Grow
March 01, 2021
The World Faces a Choice Between Bad and Worse in Myanmar
February 26, 2021
Cambodia’s Sees COVID-19 Spike After Chinese Nationals Break Quarantine
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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March 02, 2021
300 Activists Rally in Bangladesh to Denounce Writer’s Death in Prison
By Associated Press
Mushtaq Ahmed’s death has become a rallying point for renewed criticism of a controversial digital security law.
March 01, 2021
Nepal’s Supreme Court Rules to Reinstate Parliament, Adding Twist to Tale
February 27, 2021
Focused US-Pakistan Engagement Is Better for Pakistan’s Economic Future
February 26, 2021
India Introduces New Rules to Regulate Online Content
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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February 26, 2021
COVID-19 Has Widened South Korea’s Gender Gap
By Troy Stangarone
As in many countries, the pandemic has had an outsized impact on women.
February 26, 2021
A Korean Poet Is the Latest Example of China’s ‘Cultural Imperialism’
February 23, 2021
Korean Volleyball Players’ Abuse Case Triggers National Reckoning on Toxic Sports Culture
February 18, 2021
Why South Korea Still Hasn’t Vaccinated Anyone
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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March 01, 2021
Japan’s Prime Minister Hit With Nepotism Scandal
By Thisanka Siripala
Suga’s honeymoon period is over following a lavish dining scandal involving elite LDP bureaucrats and Suga’s eldest son.
February 27, 2021
It’s Time to Enact Japan’s Magnitsky Act
February 26, 2021
Japan’s Vaccine Strategy
February 26, 2021
Japan’s Pragmatic Diplomacy Straining Under Myanmar Crisis
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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March 01, 2021
Millions of Asian Migrant Children Live Life on the Margins
By Olof Blomqvist and Daniela Reale
The millions of migrant children in Asia are among the planet’s most vulnerable people.
March 01, 2021
Myanmar Crisis Hinges on Stance of Ethnic Political and Armed Organizations
February 27, 2021
Myanmar and Sri Lanka: Bound by Travails
February 26, 2021
Is a Coup Worse Than a Genocide?
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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March 02, 2021
Will Uzbekistan Allow an Opposition Candidate to Run for President?
By Catherine Putz
Recent events further dim already bleak hopes for a free and fair presidential election in Uzbekistan later this year.
March 02, 2021
Understanding Pressure on Human Rights in Kyrgyzstan
March 01, 2021
After Pipeline Explosion, Russia Resumes Gas Exports to Kazakhstan
February 26, 2021
Pay Attention to Kyrgyzstan’s Local Elections
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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March 01, 2021
‘Clean Network’ in the US-China Tech Race
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from James Andrew Lewis.
February 25, 2021
Biden to Order a Review of US Supply Chains for Vital Goods
February 23, 2021
Outlook: China and the Transatlantic Alliance
February 22, 2021
Myanmar and Biden’s Broken-Down Car Dilemma
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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March 01, 2021
Why is Timor-Leste Still Unable to Diversify its Economy?
By Joao da Cruz Cardoso
Many changes are necessary if the country is to break the shackles of oil dependency and build a more diverse and sustainable economy.
February 27, 2021
Is Taiwan a Ticking Time Bomb in the Semiconductor Supply Chain?
February 23, 2021
Last Week Singapore Released Its 2021 Budget. What’s in It?
February 16, 2021
Are Japan and South Korea Serious About Ending Coal Financing in Southeast Asia?
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 26, 2021
It’s Time for Australia to Reckon With the Reality of Sexual Violence
By Grant Wyeth
A drastic cultural shift is required not only within the parliament, but throughout the entire country.
February 26, 2021
Australia Joins Declaration Condemning Arbitrary Detention
February 26, 2021
Michael Somare, Papua New Guinea’s First Prime Minister, Dies
February 24, 2021
Unfriending Australia: Facebook’s Nuclear Option
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
PFebruary 25, 2021
The Disengagement at Pangong Lake: What Happens Now Between India and China?
By Ankit Panda
The two sides initiated a disengagement along the banks of Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh. What happens next?
February 05, 2021
Myanmar After the 2021 Coup: Internal Security and Geopolitical Consequences
February 01, 2021
China’s Latest White Paper and Southeast Asia
January 26, 2021
The Indian Army’s Pivot to the North
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.