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2019

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China Is Taking Patents Seriously. The World Should Take Notice.

China Is Taking Patents Seriously. The World Should Take Notice.

By Bonnie Girard
China has spent 35 years quietly building a patent system that BRI is now helping to extend.
The Ever-Evolving Importance of Japan’s Coast Guard

The Ever-Evolving Importance of Japan’s Coast Guard

By Mina Pollmann
Two recent changes highlight the multifaceted role the JCG will continue to play in Japan’s defenses.

How Much Is the US-South Korea Alliance Worth?

How Much Is the US-South Korea Alliance Worth?

By Kyle Ferrier
If the Trump administration is going to insist on putting a dollar value on the costs of the alliance, it should also consider the gains in monetary terms.

China in Africa’s Peace and Security Landscape

China in Africa’s Peace and Security Landscape

By Abdou Rahim Lema
China and many African countries have converging interests in ensuring a stable, secure, and peaceful Africa.

Taiwan’s 2020 Presidential Elections

Taiwan’s 2020 Presidential Elections

By Yoshiyuki Ogasawara
Incumbent Tsai Ing-wen has enjoyed a resurgence in support. Here’s why.
Trump’s War on the World Trade Organization

Trump’s War on the World Trade Organization

By Farah N. Jan and Megan Phansalkar
The international trading order is weakening as a result of U.S. actions.

What Does the Maharashtra Crisis Mean for India’s Ruling Party?

What Does the Maharashtra Crisis Mean for India’s Ruling Party?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Is the Bharatiya Janata Party not as invulnerable as once thought?
Kazakhstan on China’s Diplomatic Silk Road

Kazakhstan on China’s Diplomatic Silk Road

By Catherine Putz
A new report highlights Kazakhstan as receiving the greatest volume and diversity of Beijing’s public diplomacy activities in South and Central Asia.

2019 in Asian Geopolitics: A Year of Change

2019 in Asian Geopolitics: A Year of Change

By Ankit Panda
From South Asia to China to Northeast Asia, 2019 was a transformative year.

Smuggling Out the Truth: The Story of the Xinjiang Papers and China Cables

Smuggling Out the Truth: The Story of the Xinjiang Papers and China Cables

By Ben Lowsen
An unprecedented series of leaks of Chinese internal government documents highlights human rights abuses and possibly a crack in the façade of Xi Jinping’s power in China.

Indian Army Test Fires Excalibur Extended-Range Guided Rounds From M777 Howitzers

Indian Army Test Fires Excalibur Extended-Range Guided Rounds From M777 Howitzers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Army for the first time earlier this week fired Excalibur projectiles from M777 ultra light howitzers.
Taiwan’s Usually Obscure Party Lists Might Swing Its Legislative Election

Taiwan’s Usually Obscure Party Lists Might Swing Its Legislative Election

By Lev Nachman and Brian Hioe
The KMT was riding high in legislative polls -- until a huge misstep with its party lists.

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