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Yuichi Hosoya on Japan’s G7 Summit
June 01, 2023

Yuichi Hosoya on Japan’s G7 Summit

By Shannon Tiezzi
“The G-7 has exemplified Japan’s identity as a liberal democracy as well as serving as a valuable tool to sustain the economic growth of the global economy.”

China in the Pacific: The Fiji Case
May 01, 2023

China in the Pacific: The Fiji Case

By Patricia O’Brien
The specter of geostrategic competition being mapped onto Fiji’s political fault lines remains a distinct possibility that would be deeply damaging for the nation, and region, as a whole.
Do Cambodia’s 2023 Elections Matter?
May 01, 2023

Do Cambodia’s 2023 Elections Matter?

By Astrid Norén-Nilsson
Elections perform functions beyond simply designating a winner, and in that sense Cambodia’s polls will send important signals.

Yoon Suk-yeol’s Polarizing First Year
May 01, 2023

Yoon Suk-yeol’s Polarizing First Year

By Karl Friedhoff
South Korea’s President Yoon rode polarization to steady the ship through his first year in office.

Aijan Sharshenova on Kyrgyzstan’s Shrinking Political Space
May 01, 2023

Aijan Sharshenova on Kyrgyzstan’s Shrinking Political Space

By Catherine Putz
“The Kyrgyz political space has definitely become more constrained, more dangerous, more unpredictable, and less free.”

The Sino-Indian Border After Galwan
May 01, 2023

The Sino-Indian Border After Galwan

By Ajai Shukla
Three years since the Chinese incursions in Galwan Valley began, the Sino-Indian border remains a tinderbox.

The Philippines’ Quest for Balance: Marcos’ Foreign Policy
April 01, 2023

The Philippines’ Quest for Balance: Marcos’ Foreign Policy

By Renato Cruz De Castro
President Marcos came to office promising to pursue a centrist position between the U.S. and China. Both internal and external factors complicate his plans.
From Babri to Mumbai and Beyond: India’s Journey Into Darkness
April 01, 2023

From Babri to Mumbai and Beyond: India’s Journey Into Darkness

By Ajai Sahni
There is a clear continuum from the events that led up to the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992 to the looming darkness that confronts India today. But it’s not what you think.

Is Transformation Possible in Sri Lanka?
April 01, 2023

Is Transformation Possible in Sri Lanka?

By Bhavani Fonseka
One year after the protests that ousted Sri Lanka’s president and government, reforms remain elusive and the national crisis is far from over.

Asia’s Nuclear Future
April 01, 2023

Asia’s Nuclear Future

By Cheryl Rofer
Even in today’s unsettled environment, the prospects for additional states to develop nuclear weapons are low. But if there is a next nuclear power, it’ll be found in Asia.

Changhao Wei on the Role of China’s National People’s Congress
April 01, 2023

Changhao Wei on the Role of China’s National People’s Congress

By Shannon Tiezzi
“The party undeniably has a larger-than-ever presence in the NPC’s work, most visibly in lawmaking… That has, in my view, contributed to a stronger NPC vis-à-vis other state institutions.”
China’s Rise Reverberates in Tajikistan
March 01, 2023

China’s Rise Reverberates in Tajikistan

By Sher Khashimov
China’s growing importance to – and influence over – the country is a case study in Beijing’s geopolitical rise over the past several decades.

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