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November 29, 2022
Malaysia’s Anwar Mulling Crucial Cabinet Appointments
By Sebastian Strangio
Who the newly appointed prime minister chooses could determine the fate of his sprawling unity government.
November 29, 2022
The Real Importance of China’s ‘Zero COVID’ Protests
By Shannon Tiezzi
“In China, everyone is one step from becoming a dissident” – and zero COVID has pushed many to make that final step.
November 28, 2022
Indian Intelligence Official Anand Arni on Pakistan’s New Army Chief Gen Asim Munir
By Sudha Ramachandran
“If Gen. Munir keeps Lt. Gen. Nadeem Anjum on in the post of DG-ISI, then it could signal warmer ties with the U.S.”
November 23, 2022
Dawn of the Drone Age in Central Asia
By Francisco Olmos
Central Asian countries have been stepping up their drone capabilities.
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November 29, 2022
A Rescue Plan for China’s Real Estate Market: How Far Will Beijing Go?
November 18, 2022
Notes From Islamabad: Pakistan Nears Breaking Point. Army Chief to Exit Amid Economic Crisis
November 8, 2022
China and Chips. The Biden Administration Moves Against China’s Semiconductor Industry
October 31, 2022
Behind Xi Jinping’s Plans for a New Chinese Economy: Political Leadership Shaped by Technological Imperative
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December 01, 2022
Political Instability Reigns Supreme in Malaysia
By James Chin
Despite Anwar Ibrahim’s ultimate victory at the head of a progressive, multi-ethnic coalition, the space for more pluralistic politics in Malaysia is closing.
December 01, 2022
Inheriting the Storm: Beijing’s Difficult New Relationship with Kabul
By Raffaello Pantucci
Far from inheriting an opportunity, China finds itself encumbered with an ever-expanding roster of problems in Afghanistan, which it is showing little interest in trying to resolve or own.
December 01, 2022
How South Korea’s Authoritarian Past Shapes Its Democracy
By Joan E. Cho
Understanding the weaknesses of South Korea’s democracy requires looking to the country’s authoritarian past.
December 01, 2022
China and the Long Game on Climate
By Marina Kaneti
The seeds for China’s current climate change strategy – for better or for worse – were laid with the Kyoto Protocol 25 years ago.
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China Power
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December 05, 2022
China’s Prominent Role in the 2022 Qatar World Cup
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
Despite not qualifying for the festival of football, the country has left a deep impression on the tournament in Qatar.
December 03, 2022
‘Don’t Say Gay’ Is Happening in China Too. But It Can’t Turn Back the Clock.
December 02, 2022
Jiang Zemin’s Mixed Legacy
December 02, 2022
China Eases Virus Controls Amid Effort to Head off Protests
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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December 03, 2022
China’s Emerging Subsurface Presence in the Indian Ocean
By Prakash Pannerselvam
From manned submarines to underwater drones, China’s stepped-up deployments in the region are concerning to India.
November 30, 2022
US Dismisses China Objections to South China Sea Mission
November 29, 2022
Japan, Quad 3.0, and the Thucydides Trap in the Indo-Pacific
November 17, 2022
G20 Can’t Avoid the Elephant in the Room: Ukraine War
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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December 01, 2022
Will India Be Affected by Delays of Arms Imports From Russia?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
India’s decision to ban imports of certain military products at this time is not necessarily a huge mistake.
December 01, 2022
Is North Korea Producing Munitions for Export to Russia?
November 30, 2022
India, US Armies Hold Exercises Close to Disputed China Border
November 29, 2022
Philippines Commissions New Gunboats, Plans on Acquiring 15 More
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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December 05, 2022
In Forming Malaysia’s New Cabinet, Anwar Strikes a Careful Balance
By Sebastian Strangio
The 28-member cabinet, which included members of four coalitions and an independent MP, were sworn in on Saturday.
December 05, 2022
Indonesia Set to Pass Controversial New Criminal Code This Month
December 02, 2022
Myanmar Sentences 7 Students to Death for Anti-Regime Activities
December 02, 2022
How Has the Russia-Ukraine War Impacted Cambodia’s Foreign Policy?
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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December 05, 2022
Pakistan’s New Army Chief Faces Tough Internal Security Challenges
By Abdul Basit
Will the Pakistan military under Gen. Asim Munir favor peace talks with the TTP, or a return to military operations?
December 02, 2022
India’s Hindutva Proponents and Zionist Israel: Strange Bedfellows
December 01, 2022
Bangladesh and the Qatar World Cup
December 01, 2022
Pakistan Demands Taliban Prevent Attacks After Suicide Bomb
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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November 30, 2022
The Public Safety Implications of the Itaewon Tragedy
By Chelsie Alexandre
The crowd crush disaster in Itaewon sparked anxiety over pervasive public safety concerns that South Koreans face daily.
November 29, 2022
The Implications of FTX’s Collapse for North Korea
November 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un Emphasizes Nuclear Development as North Korea’s ‘Ultimate Goal’
November 25, 2022
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong Slams Sanctions Measures
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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November 24, 2022
Is This The Beginning of the End for Kishida?
By Jio Kamata
Kishida and the LDP may not face a national election until 2025, but the prime minister is already on shaky ground.
November 23, 2022
Blue-ribbon Panel Urges Japan to Develop Counterstrike Capabilities
November 22, 2022
Japan’s Historic Yen Depreciation
November 19, 2022
The Limits of Kishida’s China Outreach
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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December 02, 2022
US Policy Toward China Is Undermining Security for Communities in the Asia-Pacific
By Kate Alexander and Colleen Moore
Addressing collective challenges such as climate change will require abandoning militarized approaches for cooperation and diplomacy.
November 30, 2022
Sovereignty, Forum Shopping, and the Case of the Sulu Sultanate’s Heirs
November 29, 2022
China and Iran at the Tipping Point
November 28, 2022
Where Is the ‘New’ Kazakhstan, President Tokayev?
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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December 02, 2022
What Tajikistan’s Persecution of Faromuz Irgashev Really Means
By Catherine Putz
The journey of Faromuz Irgashev from presidential hopeful to prison underscores Tajikistan’s total descent into authoritarianism.
December 02, 2022
Does the Eurasian Economic Union Have a Place in Central Asia’s Future?
December 01, 2022
Kyrgyz and Uzbek Presidents Sign Border Agreements Into Law
November 29, 2022
Kazakhstan Walks Diplomatic Tightrope Between Russia and Europe
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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December 03, 2022
US Sanctions Leaders of Anti-Pakistan Terrorist Groups
By Associated Press
The State Department added four leaders of TTP and al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent to its list of "Specially Designated Global Terrorists."
November 29, 2022
New US Export Controls Need Allied Support
November 24, 2022
The Rationale Behind the US-ASEAN Electric Vehicle Initiative
November 19, 2022
VP Harris Assures Asian Leaders US Is ‘Here to Stay’
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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December 03, 2022
China’s Bet on Intelligent Electric Vehicles
By Shaoshan Liu
After a decade of continuous investment, China is now poised to take on global leadership of the IEV industry.
December 02, 2022
How the US Can Win the Chips War With China
November 29, 2022
Is the US Ready to Expand Its Strategic Economic Footprint in Southeast Asia?
November 25, 2022
The Reality of Vietnam’s Energy Transition
Oceania
The South Pacific
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December 02, 2022
Australian Economist Jailed in Myanmar Applauded in Parliament
By Rod McGuirk
Sean Turnell, 58, was arrested shortly after the February 2021 coup and spent more than 600 days in prison.
November 28, 2022
Liberal Party Losses Grow With Victoria Elections
November 25, 2022
Detangling Semantics: Has Australia Really Been ‘Hawkish’ on China?
November 19, 2022
2 State Governments in Australia Block UN Visits to Prisons
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Asia on Video
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November 30, 2022
The China-US Tech War: What’s Next?
Johanna Costigan, Shihoko Goto, and Alexandra Seymour the China-U.S. competition for tech dominance and the implications for third countries.
October 14, 2022
What’s Next for India’s Congress Party?
September 07, 2022
Keeping Muharram Processions Alive in Kashmir
September 03, 2022
Where Does China-US Trade Go From Here?
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Asia Geopolitics
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December 03, 2022
China’s Late-2022 Protests: ‘Zero-Covid’ At the Breaking Point?
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What's driving China's late-2022 protests?
December 01, 2022
Three Southeast Asian Summits in a Redefined World
November 22, 2022
The G20, APEC, and ASEAN Summits: Taking Stock of November 2022 Diplomacy in Asia
November 10, 2022
What’s Driving Inter-Korean Tensions in Autumn 2022?
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.