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Relitigating the Past: How to Overcome Recent Court Cases and Strengthen the Japan-South Korea Relationship
Two recent legal rulings in South Korea are once again threatening to unravel the relationship.
China’s Belt and Road and Its Alternatives: Competing or Complementary?
Promoting various economic corridors as “alternatives” to the BRI misses the mark, for three reasons.
Impasse at Torkham: Pakistan’s Border Closure a Pressure Tactic on the Taliban
Pakistan is leveraging the border as a tool of pressure to secure its political interests vis-a-vis Afghanistan.
Confronting Digital Authoritarianism Through Digital Democracy: Lessons From Taiwan
Taiwan bears the brunt of foreign information manipulation from China. In response, it has embraced transparency and civic participation.
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China’s Big Gamble in the South China Sea
Heightened China-Philippines tension around Second Thomas Shoal could escalate to military skirmishes – and that’s a chance Beijing appears willing to take.
China’s Response to the Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea
A complex interplay of economic factors, limited military capabilities, and geopolitical dynamics shape China’s cautious response to the Red Sea crisis.
The Death of Democracy in Bangladesh
With a fourth consecutive win in yet another uncompetitive race, the Awami League is on a path to destroy any opposition and dissent for good.
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Central Asia’s Water Crisis Is Already Here
What will it take for Central Asian states to sustainably adapt to climate change, particularly the regional water crisis that is already underway?
A Litmus Test for Indonesian Democracy
As Prabowo’s remarkable rise from disgraced exile to likely next president attests, in Indonesia things once thought buried can yet rise again.
Contrasting Trilaterals: South Korea’s Summitry Dilemma
The diverging fates of two trilaterals encapsulate the latest geopolitical developments in Northeast Asia.
2024: What to Expect in the Asia-Pacific
Welcome to the new year, and to our annual primer on what to expect in the Asia-Pacific.
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Confronting Digital Authoritarianism Through Digital Democracy: Lessons From Taiwan
Taiwan bears the brunt of foreign information manipulation from China. In response, it has embraced transparency and civic participation.
With an Eye Toward India, China Bolsters Military Infrastructure Development in Tibet
Watching Taiwan’s Free Elections, Chinese Internet Users Lament One-Party Rule
China’s Big Gamble in the South China Sea
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Diplomacy by Other Means
China’s Belt and Road and Its Alternatives: Competing or Complementary?
Promoting various economic corridors as “alternatives” to the BRI misses the mark, for three reasons.
Security in the Taiwan Strait Remains Uncertain After Lai’s Election
Preventing a Worst-Case Scenario on the Korean Peninsula
The US, South Korea and Japan Conduct Naval Drills in a Show of Strength Against North Korea
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
What Hezbollah’s Fortifications Teach Us About North Korean Defenses
Massive underground fortifications, built with Pyongyang's knowhow, have been key to Hezbollah’s ability to fight Israel – and preview the difficulties of any assault on North Korea.
Understanding Pakistan’s Rationale for the Fatah-II Rocket
The Importance of China and Pakistan’s Joint Naval Exercises
Hurdles in the Hypersonic Race: The United States’ Failed ARRW Program
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
Is Indonesia’s Largest Islamic Organization Compromising Its Political Neutrality?
Leading members of Nahdlatul Ulama have become actively involved in the campaigning for next month's election, straining the group's traditional impartiality.
Prabowo’s Lead Holds Steady in Latest Indonesia Election Poll
Cannabis Crunch: Thailand’s Sudden Reversal on Marijuana Legalization
Singapore’s Ex-Transport Minister Charged With 27 Offenses, Including Corruption
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Perspectives on South Asia
Securing India’s Digital Future: Cybersecurity Urgency and Opportunities
Despite the looming specter of cyber attacks in India, there exists untapped potential and opportunities that the nation can harness to bolster cybersecurity.
Impasse at Torkham: Pakistan’s Border Closure a Pressure Tactic on the Taliban
Pakistan’s Precarious Crossroads: Elections and Beyond
With Surprise Air Raids, Iran Loses Goodwill in Pakistan
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
Relitigating the Past: How to Overcome Recent Court Cases and Strengthen the Japan-South Korea Relationship
Two recent legal rulings in South Korea are once again threatening to unravel the relationship.
Kim Jong Un’s Declaration of a Hostile Relationship Between North and South Korea Is a Big Deal
Pyongyang Wants to Be DPRK, Not North Korea
Will Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Succeed Him? High-Ranking North Korean Officials Have Doubts.
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How Earthquakes Shake Japan’s Political Landscape
The earthquake that struck Japan on New Year’s Day caused a grave tragedy but a political crisis, like that seen in 2011, seems to have been dodged.
US Forces Japan Join JSDF Earthquake Relief Efforts
Japan Offers Ukraine Condolences and Cooperation for Reconstruction
Why Japan Needs Its Own Version of FEMA
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
One Woman’s Journey From South Asia to Mexico, and From Slave to Spiritual Icon
Catarina de San Juan’s life is a snapshot of Spain’s colonization – and the often-overlooked history of the Pacific slave trade.
It’s Time to Confront the Taliban’s Corruption
Rip off the Blindfold: Let Taiwanese Civil Society Learn From Ukraine
Why the US Needs to Back Myanmar’s Spring Revolution
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
24.kg, Temirov Live Targeted With Media Raids in Kyrgyzstan
The recent detention of journalists and raids on homes and offices mark a further expansion of the Kyrgyz government’s efforts to rein in the country’s media through overt pressure.
Kyrgyzstan: A Coup to Quash or Kusturizatsia Indigestion?
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan Again Designated as Religious Freedom Violators, Granted Waivers
Challenges in Mongolia’s Upcoming Election
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
The Case for a More Ambitious Indonesia-US Partnership
The two nations should place sustainable energy and critical minerals at the center of their relationship.
Does the 2024 US Defense Policy Bill Signify Bipartisan Agreement on China?
The History and Future of China Studies in the US
After APEC: Whither US Leadership on Trade?
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
Will China Move Toward a ‘War-Driven’ Economy?
A full pivot to war preparations is unlikely, but China will continue to shift toward a fully centralized economy.
How the UAE is Making a Splash in Indonesia’s Clean Energy Sector
How to Break the Deadlock in the Indonesia-EU Trade Talks
The Importance of Interoperability for ASEAN’s Digital Framework Agreement
Oceania
The South Pacific
The State of Emergency in Papua New Guinea: Balancing Order and Rights
The state of emergency in Papua New Guinea, declared following unprecedented riots, underscores the complex challenge of balancing public order with civil liberties.
Nauru’s Geopolitical Clout
Nauru Switches Ties From Taipei to Beijing
The Facade of Australia Day Deserves to Crumble
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The Geopolitical Implications of Taiwan’s 2024 Elections
The Taiwanese people voted for continuity. How will that affect prospects for stability in the Taiwan Strait?
