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Chinese Dam on Transboundary River Raises Concern in Delhi
By Elizabeth Roche
Beijing announced construction of a dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra weeks after a reported thaw in frosty China-India bilateral relations.
The TTP and the Pakistan-Afghanistan Conundrum
By Aarish U. Khan
It’s hard to imagine that cross-border airstrikes will serve the desired goal of ending the rising level of violence and lawlessness in the areas of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan.
China Alleges Taiwan Is Paying Bribes for US Support
By Yang Kuang-shun
The narrative is part of a larger disinformation campaign designed to undermine Taiwan-U.S. relations.
Looking Back at India-Japan Security Ties in 2024: A Way Forward
By Simran Walia
In 2025, India and Japan will delve deeper into defense and security ties that they diligently strengthened throughout 2024.
Is Japan’s Sudden Pivot to China Naïve?
By Yukari Easton
Japan has little to show for an unprecedented relaxing of its visa program for Chinese nationals.
From Leadership to Limbo? South Korea’s Democracy Faces Its Toughest Test
By Tunchinmang Langel
South Korea must prioritize constitutional integrity over partisan gains to ensure that democratic ideals do not devolve into enduring political instability.
China vs India: Economic Outreach to Central Asia
By Daniel Balazs
Despite similar interests and ambitions, China’s economic presence in the region outweighs India’s.
China’s Middle East Moment: Will Beijing Seize the Opportunity in Syria?
By Asad Ullah
The Syrian conflict presents a pivotal opportunity for China to exhibit its readiness to assume a true global leadership role.
Taiwan’s TikTok Liberal Paradox
By Kai-Shen Huang
In contrast to the United States’ fiery debates over regulating TikTok, Taiwan’s policy discourse has remained conspicuously subdued.
3 Years on: Kazakhstan’s Kafkaesque System Fails Bloody January Torture Victims
By Alva Omarova
While over 30 security and law enforcement officials have been convicted for abuse during Bloody January, the number remains low compared to the scale of violations.
Navigating Taiwan’s Pacific Identity: Challenges for Lai Ching-te’s Hawaiian Shirt Diplomacy
By Zane Kheir
Despite the DPP’s emphasis on Taiwan’s Pacific heritage, the majority of Taiwanese are unable to relate to countries beyond Northeast Asia.
Investigators Fail to Arrest South Korean President
By Mitch Shin
Despite an arrest warrant issued by the court, the presidential security service blocked the CIO from detaining South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.