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Turbulence in Japan’s Power Corridors Amid Trump’s Return
By Titli Basu
Prime Minister Ishiba, operating with a severely dented domestic power base, lacks decisive leadership at a time when Japan can ill afford it.
India’s Leap of Faith in Afghanistan: Tango With the Taliban
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
The evolving Indian policy toward Afghanistan is either a drastic climb down from a moral high ground or grimly pragmatic, depending on how one looks at things.
Taiwan’s Commitment to Climate Action
By Peng Chi-ming
Though shut out of U.N. processes, Taiwan continues to press forward with its pursuit of a just transition to net-zero emissions.
Myanmar’s Braveheart Journalists Persist Amid Immense Pressure
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Scores of journalists have been arrested, and some even killed by the military junta. Others have had narrow escapes.
How South Korea Should Prepare Before Trump Returns to the White House
By Mitch Shin
Devising a concrete plan to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and recalibrating its policy on North Korea would be top priorities for Seoul over the next two months.
Will Australian Domestic Politics Experience the Trump Effect?
By Grant Wyeth
Trump isn’t popular in Australia, but he is a highly influential cultural figure. How will his reelection affect Australia’s domestic politics as it approaches a federal election by May 2025?
Did Indonesia Just Capitulate to China on the South China Sea?
By Sebastian Strangio
Over the weekend, the two nations signed a joint development agreement that refers to "overlapping claims" in the disputed waterway.
China Declares Baselines Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The move was a direct response to the Philippines' enactment of two new laws aimed at strengthening the country's own maritime claims.
C5+Trump: Getting the US Down to Business in Central Asia
By Eric Rudenshiold
The region has become more connected to Europe and less dependent on Russia and China than when Trump was last in office.
Nepali PM to Travel to China on First Bilateral Visit
By Sudha Ramachandran
Prime Minister Oli is widely regarded as “pro-China.” His visit to Beijing will only deepen that perception.
Thai Economists Warn of Political Interference in Central Bank Selection
By Sebastian Strangio
The government has nominated Finance Minister Kittirat Na Ranong, a loyalist of the ruling Pheu Thai party, as the next chairman of the Bank of Thailand.
What Underlies China’s Rise in South Asia?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
China’s efforts to contain India may be less important than smaller countries’ desire to counterbalance Indian influence.
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