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December 2020

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Van Jackson on Getting Biden’s Asia Policy Right

Van Jackson on Getting Biden’s Asia Policy Right

By Shannon Tiezzi
“U.S. standing in Asia has been at record lows under Trump,” says Jackson. What will Biden do differently?
China Clamps Down in Hidden Hunt for Coronavirus Origins

China Clamps Down in Hidden Hunt for Coronavirus Origins

By Associated Press
China’s government is only allowing hand-picked research teams to look into the origins of COVID-19 – and keeping tight control over any findings.

Japan’s New Gender Equality Policy Takes a Step Back

Japan’s New Gender Equality Policy Takes a Step Back

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s law requiring married couples to use the same surname has come under the spotlight as a significant obstacle to women’s empowerment.

Month On, Women Hold the Fort at India Farmer Protests

Month On, Women Hold the Fort at India Farmer Protests

By Associated Press
Nearly 75 percent of rural women in India who work full-time are farmers.

The Tatmadaw’s Role in Myanmar’s New Politics 

The Tatmadaw’s Role in Myanmar’s New Politics 

By Amara Thiha
How has Myanmar’s military recalibrated its role in a changing political system?
Amid US-China Tensions, Tibetans Seize the Moment

Amid US-China Tensions, Tibetans Seize the Moment

By Kevin Holden
A Tibetan leader presses the U.S. to punish China for crimes against humanity.

The Political Economy of Thailand’s Renewable Energy Ambitions

The Political Economy of Thailand’s Renewable Energy Ambitions

By James Guild
How did Thailand grow its nascent renewable energy sector?
Tuwei, Luxury Brands, and the Pitfalls of Trying To Go ‘Local’

Tuwei, Luxury Brands, and the Pitfalls of Trying To Go ‘Local’

By Laura Grunberg and Yi Jing Fly
Tuwei culture has growing appeal among China's urban youth. But foreign brands have struggled to tap into that niche.

Signing of the RCEP and the Future Asian Order

Signing of the RCEP and the Future Asian Order

By Oba Mie
China is set to be a major beneficiary of the new agreement.

The Chinese Coast Guard and the Senkaku

The Chinese Coast Guard and the Senkaku

By Tsuruta Jun
Activities of the last year suggest what the future might hold.

Reviewing 2020 in the Asia-Pacific

Reviewing 2020 in the Asia-Pacific

The Diplomat's Shannon Tiezzi, Catherine Putz, Abhijnan Rej, and Sebastian Strangio look back at an eventful year.
Kashmir’s Political Alliance Scores Victory in Local Elections

Kashmir’s Political Alliance Scores Victory in Local Elections

By Sudha Ramachandran
Kashmir used the elections to send a political message to the Modi government: Autonomy must be restored. Will New Delhi heed that message?

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