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The United States and the Democracy Question in South Asia

The United States and the Democracy Question in South Asia

By S. D. Muni
The inconsistencies and contradictions in U.S. democracy promotion, are not limited to one particular administration, but to the U.S. approach as a whole.

Southeast Asia’s Semiconductor Play

Southeast Asia’s Semiconductor Play

By James Guild
Integrated circuits are acquiring ever greater currency as a geopolitical flashpoint, and this is creating a window of opportunity for countries that are eager to move up the value chain.
The State – and Fate – of America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances

The State – and Fate – of America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances

By Derek Grossman
China is the biggest factor behind the continued development of the U.S. alliance network – a trend that works independently of, and supersedes, any political dynamics in Washington.

Russell Hsiao on US Policies and Taiwan’s Politics

Russell Hsiao on US Policies and Taiwan’s Politics

By Shannon Tiezzi
“Perhaps more so than in other countries given its unique political status, Taiwan’s voters attach greater significance to foreign policy and more precisely relations with the United States and China.”

How Jokowi Conquered Indonesian Politics

How Jokowi Conquered Indonesian Politics

By Joseph Rachman
He’s long been the most popular politician in the country. But will his 10 years in power leave a lasting legacy?

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

Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Conundrum

Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Conundrum

By Togzhan Kassenova
What is true and not in the arguments for and against nuclear power in Kazakhstan? Why does Russia loom so large in this debate? And is the government listening to the people?

The 75-Year Quest to Make China Great Again

The 75-Year Quest to Make China Great Again

By Elizabeth Economy
On the surface, there is little that connects Xi Jinping’s PRC to that of Mao and Deng. But a closer examination of Xi’s rejuvenation strategy reveals an enduring set of political and economic principles and a high degree of policy continuity.
Moonis Ahmar on the Future of Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations

Moonis Ahmar on the Future of Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations

By Jannatul Naym Pieal
“Pakistan’s alignment with the BNP or Jamaat has always been counterproductive.”

The Solomon Islands-China Relationship: 5 Years On

The Solomon Islands-China Relationship: 5 Years On

By Georgina Kekea
The diplomatic relationship between the Solomon Islands and China has had profound and far-reaching effects on the country’s development, economy, and political landscape.

Kashmir at the Boiling Point as Elections Loom

Kashmir at the Boiling Point as Elections Loom

By Anando Bhakto
Behind the government’s narrative of new stability and prosperity lies suppressed, collective anger.

The Domestic Politics Behind Inter-Korean Relations

The Domestic Politics Behind Inter-Korean Relations

By Ellen Kim
Recent actions by North and South Korea demonstrate a deep breakdown in their relationship. What are the political calculations driving this dynamic on both sides?
Amin Saikal on the United States’ Many Mistakes in Afghanistan

Amin Saikal on the United States’ Many Mistakes in Afghanistan

By Catherine Putz
The United States “overestimated the power that the U.S. military could bring to bear in changing Afghanistan.”

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