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Turbulence in Japan’s Power Corridors Amid Trump’s Return

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Will Australian Domestic Politics Experience the Trump Effect?

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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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