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North Korea Slams US Indo-Pacific Strategy Report Describing It as ‘Rogue State’

North Korea Slams US Indo-Pacific Strategy Report Describing It as ‘Rogue State’

By Ankit Panda
Pyongyang takes aim at a recent U.S. strategy document.
Continuity and Change: Kazakhstan Hurtles Toward Election Day

Continuity and Change: Kazakhstan Hurtles Toward Election Day

By Catherine Putz
On June 9, Kazakhstan will elect its first non-Nazarbayev president.

Can China and Russia Cash in on Their 'Best Period' of Relations?

Can China and Russia Cash in on Their 'Best Period' of Relations?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Despite strategic convergence, and a public bromance between Putin and Xi, China-Russia economic relations remain underdeveloped.

Modi 2.0 and India’s Complex Relationship With China

Modi 2.0 and India’s Complex Relationship With China

By Ankit Panda
The relationship with China will loom large in Narendra Modi’s second term as India’s prime minister.

Austerity to Hit Pakistani Military Budget, PM Announces

Austerity to Hit Pakistani Military Budget, PM Announces

By Ankit Panda
Pakistan’s military won’t be untouched by post-IMF bailout austerity.
Taiwan’s Democracy Is Utterly Confounded by Populist Mayor Han Kuo-yu

Taiwan’s Democracy Is Utterly Confounded by Populist Mayor Han Kuo-yu

By Nick Aspinwall
The controversial Kaohsiung mayor, now a presidential frontrunner, was never supposed to make it this far. It’s an increasingly familiar story.

Japan Arrests 7 Chinese Suspects in Record Drug Smuggling Bust

Japan Arrests 7 Chinese Suspects in Record Drug Smuggling Bust

By Mari Yamaguchi
In just one seizure, Japanese authorities found enough drugs to match the usual annual total.
How Afghanistan’s Judiciary Lost Its Independence

How Afghanistan’s Judiciary Lost Its Independence

By Sayed Ziafatullah Saeedi
For reasons both structural and political, the Afghan Supreme Court has turned into a de facto ally of the president.

The Future of US-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Secretary Visit

The Future of US-Indonesia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Secretary Visit

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted efforts to deepen defense sides between the two sides despite the challenges that remain.

First Destroyer Visit Puts France-Vietnam Security Ties in the Headlines

First Destroyer Visit Puts France-Vietnam Security Ties in the Headlines

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance of a recent interaction between the two sides.

Joint Force Commander Visit Highlights Brunei-Philippines Military Relations

Joint Force Commander Visit Highlights Brunei-Philippines Military Relations

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip spotlighted some of the ongoing military interactions between the two sides.
Why Did China’s Foreign Ministry Make Its Debut on Weibo?

Why Did China’s Foreign Ministry Make Its Debut on Weibo?

By Muhsin Puthan Purayil
Explaining MOFA’s foray into domestic public diplomacy.

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