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February 13, 2020
Coronavirus Hits Thailand Hard
By Austin Bodetti
The precipitous drop in visitors from China could represent as big a danger to Thailand as the virus itself.
February 11, 2020
Brunei: Spoiled Subjects of the Sultan
By Robert Bociaga
Life in one of the world's last absolute monarchies.
February 11, 2020
Vietnam Battles Its Coronavirus Challenge
By Thoi Nguyen
While the government has taken significant measures to limit the impacts of the coronavirus on the country, it is also operating within limits and realities.
Diplomat Risk Intelligence
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February 10, 2020
Risk Mitigation and Huawei: The UK Makes a Choice
By Ankit Panda
Huawei gets its day in the UK.
January 25, 2020
Wuhan Coronavirus Panic Grips China and the World
By Ankit Panda
Are China's measures to keep the virus from spreading before the Lunar New Year likely to work?
January 24, 2020
Indonesia in 2020: A Year of Change or Stagnation Under Jokowi?
By Erin Cook
2020 could be a key year in assessing whether reform takes off or if the country continues to be mired in stagnation on key issues.
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February 01, 2020
Myanmar: Trials and Tribulations
By Christina Fink
Facing genocide charges in the international arena, Myanmar’s domestic politics are set to heat up in 2020, too.
February 01, 2020
Confronting Foreign Influence in Australia
By Yun Jiang and Adam Ni
Can Australia strike a balance between deterring foreign interference and preserving individual liberties and social cohesion?
February 01, 2020
Can India Become a Player in Latin America?
By Ketan Mehta
New Delhi has historically paid little attention to Latin America and the Caribbean. Will Bolsonaro’s visit spark a change?
February 01, 2020
Kim Jong Unchained
By Aidan Foster-Carter
Pyongyang’s outreach in 2018 was a ruse. With North Korea stronger and cockier than ever, prospects are grim in 2020.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
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February 19, 2020
Coronavirus: The View From the Chinese Himalayas
By Elisabeth Forster
In the majority Tibetan region, the viral outbreak is feeding into underlying ethnic tensions.
February 18, 2020
Red Flag: Impacts of Coronavirus in China and the World
February 14, 2020
China’s Coronavirus Outbreak and Economic Performance: Test for Performance Legitimacy?
February 15, 2020
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, China’s Government Tightens Its Grip
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
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February 19, 2020
What Is Japan’s Next Generation Fighter Concept About?
By Robert Farley
More information about Japan’s next generation fighter concept has emerged.
February 18, 2020
US Defense Secretary Says Taliban Deal Is Promising But Not Without Risk
February 18, 2020
Could the Sukhoi Su-57 Be For Export? For China?
February 16, 2020
Questions About China’s DF-17 and a Nuclear Capability
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
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February 20, 2020
India’s Defense Ministry, HAL Conclude Price Negotiations for 83 MK1A Light Combat Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The estimated price tag for the 83 light combat aircraft is $5.45 billion.
February 19, 2020
Pakistan Test Launches Ra’ad II Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Cruise Missile
February 19, 2020
India’s Navy to Receive First of Four P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft in April
February 19, 2020
Australia, France Reaffirm Commitment to Attack-Submarine Program in Joint Statement
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
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February 20, 2020
Hun Sen’s Political Gamble: The Coronavirus Epidemic
By Chansambath Bong
Hun Sen is playing a high-stakes political game by downplaying fear of the coronavirus. Will his strategy pay off?
February 19, 2020
China, Southeast Asia Hold Emergency Meeting on Coronavirus Outbreak
February 19, 2020
What’s Behind Indonesia’s Refusal to Repatriate Suspected Islamic State Militants?
February 19, 2020
Alleged Baby Smuggler Arrested in the Philippines for Kidnapping
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
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February 20, 2020
Ghani’s Rivals Reject Election Result
By Catherine Putz
A winner has been declared in the Afghan election, but the losers are crying foul.
February 19, 2020
Indian Police Open Case Against Kashmir Social Media Users
February 19, 2020
It’s Official: Afghanistan Election Commission Says President Ghani Wins 2nd Term
February 18, 2020
India’s Grand Road to Nothingness in Kashmir
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
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February 14, 2020
South Korea’s Population May Have Already Peaked
By Troy Stangarone
Recent statistics suggest South Korea's population may be aging even more quickly than previous worst-case scenarios predicted.
February 14, 2020
North Korea’s Bizarre Strategies for Tackling the Coronavirus Outbreak
February 13, 2020
3 Years Ago, Kim Jong Un Got Away With Murder
February 11, 2020
The Lesson of North Korea’s ‘Christmas Gift’
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
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February 19, 2020
How Did the Abe Cabinet Attempt to Mitigate the Economic Pain From Its Tax Hike?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan’s GDP fell by 6.3 percent after the sales tax hike. The Abe government must have seen that coming.
February 18, 2020
Coronavirus, Middle East Top Japan’s Agenda in Munich
February 14, 2020
Japan Reports 1st Death from Virus, 44 More Cases on Ship
February 13, 2020
Will Japan’s Economy Buckle Under the Coronavirus Outbreak?
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
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February 19, 2020
The MCC and Nepal’s Strategic Ties With the US
By Kripendra Amatya
Rumors of a secret military conspiracy are absurd, but there are real concerns about the pact's implications for Nepali sovereignty.
February 19, 2020
A Free and Open Indo-Pacific Needs a Free and Open India
February 18, 2020
The US Is Losing the 5G Fight, But Hampering China Is Not the Solution
February 15, 2020
Is Australian Media Biased Against China?
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
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February 20, 2020
Kyrgyz-Chinese Joint Venture Scrapped After Protests
By Catherine Putz
A deal with China to build a $275 million logistics center in Naryn region has been cancelled.
February 19, 2020
Is Kazakhstan Nipping Opposition in the Bud?
February 19, 2020
Before and Beyond 5G: Central Asia’s Huawei Connections
February 13, 2020
A New Era of Strategic Partnership: The US Engages to Find Opportunities in Central Asia
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
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February 19, 2020
Misguided Virus Fears Hitting Asian American Businesses
By Associated Press
Xenophobic panic about the coronavirus is hurting Asian American businesses.
February 18, 2020
What Will the 2020 Cobra Gold Military Exercise Look Like?
February 12, 2020
UK’s Huawei Choice: Impact on Transatlantic Relations
February 12, 2020
An Effective US Approach to Pyongyang: Deterrence and Detente
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
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February 20, 2020
What Does an Improved Credit Rating Actually Mean for the Philippines?
By Ronald U. Mendoza
The first article in a two-part series explains why credit ratings make the rich richer but matter less to most Filipinos.
February 18, 2020
Coronavirus Deepens India’s Economic Chill
February 08, 2020
The Geo-Technological Triangle Between the US, China, and Taiwan
February 05, 2020
Amid Virus Fears, Clock Is Ticking for Companies Dependent on China Imports
Asia Life
The Other Asia-Pacific
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February 20, 2020
Bong Happy ‘Parasite’ Succeeded Despite Disparity It Showed
By Associated Press
"Parasite" won best picture at this month's 92nd Academy Awards, among other accolades.
February 19, 2020
Why Asia Needs to Move Beyond Plastic Bag Bans
February 14, 2020
Cruise Ship Coronavirus Ordeal Ends with Cambodia Welcome
February 14, 2020
Radical Islamists Hold Filmmaking Hostage in Pakistan
Oceania
The South Pacific
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February 19, 2020
Huawei 5G Debate Causes Rift Between Western Powers
By Joshua Mcdonald
The allure of Huawei’s 5G has caused a growing rift between Australia and the U.S. on one side, and Europe on the other.
February 15, 2020
Australian Court Rules Indigenous People Can’t Be Deported
February 15, 2020
The Future of Australia’s Energy
February 14, 2020
Chuuk State’s Delayed Independence Vote Approaches
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
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February 13, 2020
The Philippines Moves to End US Visiting Forces Agreement: What Happens Next?
By Ankit Panda
The decision has kicked off a 180-day countdown that may be used for renegotiation.
February 06, 2020
Asia Reacts to the Coronavirus Epidemic
January 30, 2020
5G and Risk Mitigation: Asia’s Huawei Conundrum
January 23, 2020
How Asians See the World in 2020: Insights From Public Opinion
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
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February 18, 2020
After 14-Day Quarantine, 238 Indonesians From Wuhan Finally Come Home
By Agoes Rudianto
238 Indonesian citizens evacuated from Wuhan are free to go home after ensuring they are not infected with the coronavirus.
January 29, 2020
The Rich Merchant and the Young Bukharans
January 22, 2020
Ringing in Chinese New Year in Indonesia
January 07, 2020
Assam’s Women at the Frontline of Protests Against India’s New Citizenship Law
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Asia on Video
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February 05, 2020
The Shrinking Space for Minorities and Dissent in Sri Lanka
By StoriesAsia
An interview with activist Ruki Fernando on Gotabaya’s presidency.