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The Treaty Principles Bill Is Already Straining Social Cohesion in New Zealand
By Alexander Gillespie and Claire Breen
A referendum on the issue of Maori rights under the Treaty of Waitangi could be even more divisive.
Is Xi Jinping Undermining China’s Path to Tech Superiority?
By Deborah Lehr
Once a vibrant hub for entrepreneurial activity, China’s startup scene is now facing significant challenges as venture capital funding drops.
The Risks of Oversimplifying Taiwan’s Defense Needs
By Liu I-Chen
Calls for Taiwan to allocate 5 or even 10 percent of its GDP to defense – popularized by figures like Donald Trump – risk oversimplifying Taiwan’s unique fiscal and security challenges.
New Delhi’s Optimism Over Trump 2.0 Belies Underlying Fault Lines in India-US Relations
By Chietigj Bajpaee
Beyond the Modi-Trump bromance, two perennial priorities for Trump – trade and immigration – are key flashpoints in the India-U.S. relationship.
The Tyranny of Distance: What Trump Needs to Know About the Japan-US Alliance
By Takahashi Kosuke
Accusations that Japan is free-riding on U.S. security guarantees overlook the immense strategic and geographical value of U.S. military bases in Japan, including Okinawa and Yokosuka.
What Does Taiwan Think About Trump 2.0?
By Brian Hioe
Taiwan hopes to keep ties with the U.S. stable, and Trump's slate of appointees is a mixed bag in that regard.
Why India and Australia Should Expand Their Partnership to the Pacific
By Rushali Saha
Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region requires New Delhi and Canberra to take a truly holistic approach toward the region.
In Not Prosecuting Duterte, Marcos Shows Political and Moral Cowardice
By David Hutt
The Philippine president is relying on international law in the South China Sea. He should also pursue accountability for victims of his predecessor's bloody drug war.
Philippine President Says He Will Allow ICC Probe if Predecessor Wants It
By Sebastian Strangio
This week, former President Rodrigo Duterte told the international tribunal to "hurry up" with its investigation into his bloody "war on drugs."
Is Thailand’s Power Grid a Gas Guzzler?
By Sribala Subramanian
The country's recent LNG splurge has strained the national budget.
Malaysia to Protest Passage of Philippine Maritime Laws, Government Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Kuala Lumpur believes that the recently enacted legislation encroaches on a long-standing dispute over the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah.
What Trump’s Presidency Means for Afghanistan and the Taliban
By Muhammad Murad
Trump's first administration signed a deal with the Taliban. With the group now in de facto control of the country, how will Trump 2.0 approach Afghanistan?