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The De-risking Push Misunderstands China’s Manufacturing Strengths
By Xiaofeng Wang
China dominates the manufacturing of intermediate goods – so even if a finished product is made elsewhere, it almost certainly includes “Made in China” components.
Ram Temple Stirs Religious Fervor as India Readies for Election Fever
By Junaid Kathju and Luqmaan Zeerak
The temple town of Ayodhya is decorated with Hindu images, flags, and buntings in anticipation of the homecoming of the Hindu deity Ram.
Japan’s Crisis of Confidence
By Yann Messager
Scandal after scandal has plagued the country since the late Abe era, each one further eroding public trust (and even interest) in government.
Taiwan’s DPP Wins Presidency, Falls Short in Legislature
By Brian Hioe
Lai Ching-te won with a plurality, largely due to a divided opposition. But the loss of the DPP's legislative majority is a warning sign for the party moving forward.
Montenegro’s Scandal-ridden Chinese Road
By Nicholas Muller
A decade on, the country faces crippling economic challenges and environmental degradation from the ambitious (and still incomplete) highway project.
The Death of Democracy in Bangladesh
By Zarif Faiaz
With a fourth consecutive win in yet another uncompetitive race, the Awami League is on a path to destroy any opposition and dissent for good.
Taiwan’s January 2024 Elections: What You Need to Know
By Phillip C. Saunders
Introducing the three presidential candidates and reviewing four factors likely to shape the outcome.
China Evaluates Russia’s Use of Hypersonic ‘Daggers’ in the Ukraine War
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
Overall, Chinese strategists are underwhelmed by the performance of the Kinzhal on the Ukrainian battlefield.
How Should Malaysia’s Government Deal With the ‘Green Wave’?
By Munira Mustaffa and Amrita Malhi
The Islamist party PAS is ascendant, but Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's current response to the group risks doing more harm than good.
Understanding China’s Approach to Deterrence
By Michael Clarke
China’s approach to deterrence involves compelling as well as dissuading, and is intertwined with the idea of “war control.”
The Patagonian Enigma: China’s Deep Space Station in Argentina
By Carlo J.V. Caro
New Argentine President Javier Milei may have railed against China but he’s taken a pragmatic track since. Still, the new government should look closely at China’s Argentine space station.
Understanding China’s Food Priorities for 2024
By Genevieve Donnellon-May
The 2023 Central Rural Work Conference signals China’s approach to food security this year and beyond.