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October 24, 2022
5 Takeaways From China’s Big Leadership Announcement
By Shannon Tiezzi
The 20th Party Congress has closed, with Xi Jinping's grip on power even tighter than expected.
October 22, 2022
The Case for South Korea to Go Nuclear
By Seong-Chang Cheong
It may be the best option for the South Korea-U.S. alliance to deter a nuclear war with North Korea.
October 21, 2022
Myanmar Is the Leading Edge of Digital Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia
By Gerard McDermott
The military junta is introducing Southeast Asia to the Chinese model of state surveillance and information control.
October 19, 2022
The Paradox of Bhutan’s Australian Dream
By Yedzin Tobgay
Bhutan’s brain drain speaks to a number of social issues facing the Himalayan nation, but even migrants remain deeply rooted in their Bhutanese identity.
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October 24, 2022
Xi Jinping Wins Record Third Term in Power. Clean Sweep for Xi’s Inner Circle
October 17, 2022
The 20th Party Congress Opened In Beijing. Xi Jinping Delivers Report Short on Surprises
October 5, 2022
India’s Semiconductor Gambit: This Time Is Different
September 26, 2022
Questions and Concerns about the War in Ukraine: India and China Rethink Relations with Russia
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October 01, 2022
Kyrgyzstan’s Revolutionary President Japarov, 2 Years On
By Asel Doolotkeldieva
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov is providing much of the same old authoritarianism in new populist clothes.
October 01, 2022
The China Factor in Taiwan’s Midterms
By Brian Hioe and Lev Nachman
Will China’s military threats impact Taiwan’s upcoming local elections?
October 01, 2022
60 Years After the Sino-Indian War
By Sushant Singh
The lingering standoff that began in 2020 reveals how little progress has been made on the border dispute between China and India.
October 01, 2022
Terrorists in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan
By Jonathan Schroden
Afghanistan remains a simmering cauldron of jihadist terrorist groups, various actors seeking to counter them, and conflict and cooperation among the groups themselves.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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October 29, 2022
Nguyen Phu Trong’s Trip Highlights Special Relationship Between China and Vietnam
By Nian Peng
The timing of Trong’s visit sends a strong signal that Vietnam is not going to side with the U.S. against China.
October 28, 2022
Why China Won’t Play Power Politics With the US at COP 27
October 27, 2022
How China Boosts Iran’s Digital Crackdown
October 27, 2022
China Accused of Using Overseas Bases to Target Dissidents
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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October 29, 2022
Whatever Path US Diplomacy Takes, Sanctions on North Korea Are Here to Stay
By Aaron Arnold
Washington might be looking for a course correction on engagement with North Korea, but don’t expect any change to sanctions policy.
October 28, 2022
US Warns North Korea: Nuclear Attack Will End Kim Regime
October 27, 2022
China’s 20th Party Congress Escalates Cross-Strait Tensions
October 25, 2022
Northeast Asia’s Changing Security Environment
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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October 28, 2022
The Trouble With South Korea’s THAAD Upgrade
By Jin Kai
The U.S. has found a perfect wedge to divide Seoul and Beijing.
October 27, 2022
No, Uzbekistan Isn’t Assembling Iranian Drones for Russia
October 25, 2022
New Military Doctrine Strengthens Kazakhstan’s Multi-vector Posture
October 25, 2022
What Took Place at the First ASEAN CBR Security Conference?
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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October 31, 2022
President Biden Confirmed for Summits in Cambodia, Indonesia
By Sebastian Strangio
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the U.S. at the upcoming APEC Summit in Bangkok.
October 31, 2022
The Tyranny of Compelled Speech in Cambodia
October 28, 2022
Southeast Asia’s Data Localization Push Is a Double-Edged Sword
October 27, 2022
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Urge More Progress in Myanmar Crisis
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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October 31, 2022
Why China Could Tighten its Purse Strings on CPEC Projects
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Pakistan’s inability to pay off its existing debt to China, and the slowdown of the Chinese economy, could make Beijing cautious about lending more to Pakistan.
October 28, 2022
Pakistan’s Imran Khan, Supporters Start March to Islamabad
October 28, 2022
BJP Official to Sue The Wire After Instagram Censorship Story
October 28, 2022
Why Separatist Leader Gulzar Imam’s Arrest Will Not Weaken Baloch Insurgency
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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October 28, 2022
North Korea Begins Preparations to Open New Trade Offices Throughout Russia
By Seulkee Jang
There has been speculation inside North Korea that the country has received Russian food and oil in return for Pyongyang’s international support for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
October 28, 2022
Rising Backlash Against Gender Equality in South Korea Undermines Stability
October 26, 2022
The Domestic Factors Behind North Korea’s Missile Tests
October 26, 2022
Will South Korea Join Japan’s International Fleet Review?
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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October 26, 2022
The Japan-North Korea Summit: 20 Years On
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
New testimonies are emerging about the historic meeting.
October 25, 2022
What’s New in Australia and Japan’s Updated Joint Declaration of Security Cooperation?
October 24, 2022
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Debates Future Defense Policies
October 19, 2022
Without Abe, Japan’s Conservatives Are at a Crossroads
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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October 27, 2022
Why ASEAN Must Strengthen Its Institutions and Networks
By Teh Lip Li
The Southeast Asian bloc still lacks the intellectual resources necessary to meet the region's growing social and strategic challenges.
October 26, 2022
Hun Sen Knows What is Going on Under His Watch
October 25, 2022
How American Firms Give the US an Edge Over China in Southeast Asia
October 20, 2022
Why Is Free Speech Limited in India?
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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October 28, 2022
Kyrgyz Ministry Blocks RFE/RL Website Over Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Report
By Catherine Putz
Last year, Kyrgyzstan passed a “fake news” law. This year, it’s been used to suspend access to at least two media outlets.
October 27, 2022
Kazakhstan’s Former Health Minister Accuses ‘Medical Mafia’ of Meddling
October 26, 2022
Opposition to Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border Deal Swept Up in Mass Arrest
October 26, 2022
For Sale: Uzbek Babies, Never Parented.
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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October 28, 2022
Correcting the Record on US Taiwan Policy
By Ben Lowsen
The important nuances of “strategic ambiguity” and other elements of U.S. policy are often lost in the headlines.
October 27, 2022
Former US Pilot Who Worked in China Arrested in Australia
October 26, 2022
Will Indonesia Go Green at the G-20?
October 25, 2022
The Future of American Power in Uncertain Times
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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October 27, 2022
Singapore Mulls Tighter Restrictions on Crypto Trading
By Sebastian Strangio
The Monetary Authority of Singapore says that trading cryptocurrencies is “highly risky and not suitable for the general public.”
October 25, 2022
UK Court to Hear Uyghur Demands to Ban Xinjiang Cotton
October 24, 2022
Kazakhstan Tries New Oil Export Routes
October 21, 2022
Pacific Rim Finance Leaders Mull Ways to Curb Inflation
Oceania
The South Pacific
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October 26, 2022
Murder of Indigenous Teenager in Western Australia Brings Despair, Deja Vu
By Dechlan Brennan
The murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey is not just a tragedy; “sadly, it is a pattern.”
October 26, 2022
Australian Health Insurer Says Data of All Customers Hacked
October 24, 2022
Cricket Brings out Melbourne’s Vibrant South Asian Community
October 21, 2022
Australia No Longer Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
Videos
Asia on Video
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October 14, 2022
What’s Next for India’s Congress Party?
Nistula Hebbar, Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr., and Gilles Verniers discuss the leadership election and the prospects for India's main opposition party.
September 07, 2022
Keeping Muharram Processions Alive in Kashmir
September 03, 2022
Where Does China-US Trade Go From Here?
August 09, 2022
Indonesia’s Plans for the G-20
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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October 31, 2022
Taking Down the Tatmadaw
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with journalist and Myanmar activist Scott Johnson.
October 25, 2022
It’s Xi’s China: Takeaways From the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Party Congress
October 19, 2022
The Biden Administration’s National Security Strategy and Asia
September 23, 2022
The Most Important Shanghai Cooperation Summit Ever?
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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October 27, 2022
India Boosts Its Border Infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Roads and bridges as well as "vibrant villages" are being constructed and upgraded to improve overland connectivity to the border with China.