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October 2020

What’s Next for Kyrgyzstan?

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.

Vietnam’s Virtual Charm Offensive

Vietnam’s Virtual Charm Offensive

By Nguyen Phuong Linh and Nguyen Khac Giang
Vietnam made the best of a difficult situation in carrying out its ASEAN chairmanship amid a pandemic.
Can India Decouple From China?

Can India Decouple From China?

By Amitendu Palit
India has a very long journey on the road to self-reliance before it can expect to substantially reduce dependence on China.

The State of Democracy in Asia

The State of Democracy in Asia

By Yun-han Chu, Michael Vatikiotis, Mosharraf Zaidi, and Catherine Putz
Has the global narrative of democratic decline held true in the Indo-Pacific region?

Expanded Malabar Exercise to Start on November 3

Expanded Malabar Exercise to Start on November 3

By Abhijnan Rej
After a gap of 13 years, Australia will take part in the India-Japan-United States naval exercise. However, from the looks of it, don't expect too much from it.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

South Korea’s 2050 Carbon Neutrality Pledge and Other Half-Truths

South Korea’s 2050 Carbon Neutrality Pledge and Other Half-Truths

By Sam Macdonald
South Korea has a long history of making vague or intentionally misleading statements on its environmental policies.

Australia, Japan, US Trilateral Partnership to Fund Undersea Cable for Palau

Australia, Japan, US Trilateral Partnership to Fund Undersea Cable for Palau

By Abhijnan Rej
As the U.S. and its allies compete with China, the North Pacific is emerging as a key battleground.
Can Pompeo’s Visit to Sri Lanka Offset China’s Influence?

Can Pompeo’s Visit to Sri Lanka Offset China’s Influence?

By Patrick Mendis and Dominique Reichenbach
The U.S. secretary of state had little success in swaying the Rajapaksa administration away from its pro-China bent.

What Do Kazakhs Think of Borat?

What Do Kazakhs Think of Borat?

By Assem Almukhanbetkyzy and Kristi Eaton
With a new film, the satirical character is back in the headlines – and so is Kazakhstan, his supposed home.

Rights Groups Urge Australia to Release Inquiry Into War Crimes in Afghanistan

Rights Groups Urge Australia to Release Inquiry Into War Crimes in Afghanistan

By Joshua Mcdonald
The inquiry comes amid a volley of investigations by Australian media outlets into the alleged war crimes and the “culture of impunity” that enables such violations.

Taiwan Has ‘Brunch With Tsai’ After Her LGBT Support Angers Prayer Breakfast Organizers

Taiwan Has ‘Brunch With Tsai’ After Her LGBT Support Angers Prayer Breakfast Organizers

By Nick Aspinwall
The president’s breakfast date was canceled at the last minute over her support for the LGBT+ community. Taiwanese internet users weren’t having it.
With New Offensive Weapons Package, Trump Administration Goes All-in for Taiwan

With New Offensive Weapons Package, Trump Administration Goes All-in for Taiwan

By Bonnie Girard
The sale of new missile systems stretches the concept of “defensive” weaponry to its limit.

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