DRI | COVID-19 IN ASIA
Presented by Diplomat Risk Intelligence
December 01, 2020
South Koreans Brace for 3rd COVID-19 Outbreak
By Mitch Shin
As the number of new coronavirus cases continues to climb, there are increasing calls for the government to institute stronger social distancing measures.
November 30, 2020
Can Australia and India Effectively Partner for COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out?
By Grant Wyeth
Australia is well-positioned to help roll-out a COVID-19 vaccine across the Pacific and Southeast Asia; India’s vaccine manufacturing capability would be a huge boost to that effort.
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.
DRI | APAC Risks, Analyzed
DRI
December 01, 2020
South Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency
By Ankit Panda
What should South Asian states expect from the United States under Joe Biden?
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.
Magazine
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December 01, 2020
The Costs of Australia’s Climate Politics
By Matt McDonald
Despite the reality of the threat posed by climate change, Australia is a significant part of the failure to adequately address it. That has growing diplomatic costs.
December 01, 2020
The New Geopolitics of Climate Change
By Scott Moore
As climate action becomes a question of geopolitical competition, the world’s major economies look ready to finally take serious steps to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
December 01, 2020
Clare Richardson-Barlow on East Asia’s Turn to Renewable Energy
By Catherine Putz
On paper, East Asian countries are moving aggressively toward renewable energy. On the ground, however, things are more complicated.
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.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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December 02, 2020
3 of Hong Kong’s Most Prominent Young Activists Receive Jail Sentences
By Jessie Lau
The sentencings of Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and Ivan Lam confirmed the fears of young Hong Kongers amid a growing number of arrests.
December 02, 2020
Hong Kong Activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, Ivan Lam Jailed
December 02, 2020
China #MeToo Case Heads to Court After 2-Year Delay
December 01, 2020
Has Taiwan Always Been Part of China?
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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December 03, 2020
China’s Defense Minister Visits Pakistan
By Abhijnan Rej
Wei Fenghe's visit has predictably led Indian analysts to claim that he had India in mind.
December 02, 2020
The Philippines Is Sticking Right by America’s Side
December 01, 2020
Australia and India Must Do More to Help Ease Each Other’s Predicaments
December 01, 2020
The ‘Durian Pact’ Does It Again
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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December 02, 2020
Can Arms Control Make a 21st-Century Comeback?
By Jacob Parakilas
An increasingly fractured international system, along with lack of a meaningful hierarchy of threats, is making prospects of arms control difficult.
December 02, 2020
Australia to Acquire Hypersonic Weapons Capability in Collaboration with US
December 01, 2020
US Navy to Scrap Fire-ravaged USS Bonhomme Richard
November 28, 2020
How Has COVID-19 Affected the Global Defense Industry?
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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December 03, 2020
Thai Prime Minister Acquitted of Ethics Breach, Retains Post
By Associated Press
A nine-judge panel agreed with the army that retired senior officers such as Prayut are allowed to stay in army housing in recognition of their service.
December 02, 2020
Myanmar’s Long COVID-19 First Wave Continues
December 02, 2020
Cambodian Opposition Figures Once Again Promise to Return
December 01, 2020
Tech Giants Accused of ‘Industrial Scale’ Censorship in Vietnam
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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December 02, 2020
Did India’s Parliament Restrict Democratic Debate With Lockdown Measures?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
While the scope of legislation and debates in the Indian Parliament were reduced, these measures were temporary and lockdown-related.
December 02, 2020
India and the Seychelles: Economics First, Defense Later
December 02, 2020
On Economic Reforms, Modi’s Strength Is His Weakness
December 01, 2020
With the Rajapaksas at the Helm, Press Freedom in Sri Lanka Takes a Hit
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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South Koreans Brace for 3rd COVID-19 Outbreak
By Mitch Shin
As the number of new coronavirus cases continues to climb, there are increasing calls for the government to institute stronger social distancing measures.
November 28, 2020
The Implausibility of the ‘Vietnam Model’ for North Korea: The Security Factor
November 27, 2020
Chinese Foreign Minister Visits South Korea After a Two-Day Visit to Japan
November 24, 2020
Could RCEP Help Improve South Korea-Japan Relations?
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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December 02, 2020
A Global Town Hall Welcomes America Back
By Donald K. Emmerson
Despite the reversals of the Trump era, a flurry of online diplomacy served as a reminder that the U.S. is welcome in Southeast Asia.
December 02, 2020
Is Hong Kong Heading Toward a Russian-Style Electoral System?
November 30, 2020
After a Humbling Election Experience, Will the US Change Its Tune on China?
November 26, 2020
How a Digital Economy Can Save The Philippines from Recession
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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December 03, 2020
Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections: The Ablyazov Effect
By Catherine Putz
Mukhtar Ablyazov is kryptonite in Kazakh politics.
December 01, 2020
Atambayev Headed for Retrial in Batukayev Case After Supreme Court Cancels Conviction
December 01, 2020
Uzbek Media Outlet Pushes Back on Government Pressure
December 01, 2020
Goalposts for Kyrgyzstan’s Constitutional Referendum Shifting
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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December 03, 2020
How Changing US Administrations Shape Mongolia-US Relations
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The U.S. approach to Mongolia has historically been heavily shaped by different administrations.
December 02, 2020
Biden Could Appoint Asia Czar: Report
December 01, 2020
What the Suffragettes Can Teach Us About Transnational Activism
November 25, 2020
Hong Kong Voices in American Politics
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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December 01, 2020
A Tale of Two State-Owned Oil and Gas Companies
By James Guild
COVID-19 has presented state oil firms in Malaysia and Indonesia with widely divergent challenges.
November 30, 2020
Foxconn to Shift Some iPad, Macbook Production to Vietnam
November 26, 2020
A Financial Alliance Won’t Help China and Russia Dethrone the US Dollar
November 24, 2020
Indonesia’s Sovereign Request Fund
Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
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December 02, 2020
In ’76 Days’, a Documentary Portrait of Lockdown in Wuhan
By Associated Press
Hao Wu's documentary offers a raw and vital examination of the first steps in the contagion's global march.
December 01, 2020
‘World’s Loneliest Elephant’ Arrives Safely in Cambodia
December 01, 2020
EdTech in Rural China
November 30, 2020
Lust Not Lost: Old World of Indian Courtesans Lives on in Popular Culture
Oceania
The South Pacific
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December 01, 2020
New Zealand Joins Australia in Denouncing Chinese Official’s Tweet
By Associated Press
New Zealand has waded into a heated war of words between its main ally, Australia, and its principal trading partner, China.
November 30, 2020
Can Australia and India Effectively Partner for COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out?
November 30, 2020
A Spotlight on Police Brutality in Fiji
November 30, 2020
Australia Livid as Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Tweets Offensive Image
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
PDecember 01, 2020
South Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency
By Ankit Panda
What should South Asian states expect from the United States under Joe Biden?
November 20, 2020
Southeast Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency
November 14, 2020
China and the Coming Biden Presidency
October 29, 2020
Denuclearization, Diplomacy, and Beyond: North Korea Plans for 2021
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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December 02, 2020
After Losing Special Status, Kashmiris Come Out to Vote
By Bhat Burhan
Amid tight security, freezing cold, and the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Kashmiris seize the opportunity to vote against the BJP.