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America’s Militarist Drift in the Indo-Pacific
By Van Jackson
The Biden administration has returned a sense of normalcy to Asia policy. Unfortunately, that includes continuing a military-first approach to Asia.
2022: What to Expect in the Asia-Pacific
Writers from across the region highlight the trends and event to watch in the new year.
Paul Staniland on Militancy in the Asia-Pacific
By Catherine Putz
“There is a huge spectrum of relations between non-state armed groups and governments, ranging from tight alliance to intense warfare to live-and-let-live deals in between.”
‘Patriots Only’: Hong Kong’s New Election System in Action
By Jessie Lau and Shui-yin Sharon Yam
Changes to Hong Kong’s election system, as well as the overarching national security law, have all but killed any formal political opposition.
Kazakhstan: What Happened in Zhanaozen?
By Zholdas Orisbayev
Ten years after the Zhanaozen massacre, has justice been served?
Bangladesh’s Evolving Relations With India and Pakistan
By Delwar Hossain
Bangladesh’s relations with India and Pakistan have gone through inverse cycles of friendship and hostility.
Asia After the Soviet Union
Five experts explore the legacy of the USSR and the impact of its collapse on China, India, Japan, the Koreas, and Vietnam.
Manolo Quezon III on Philippine Democracy and the 2022 Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The race is on for the Philippine presidency, but has the country’s democracy entered a terminal phase?
Southeast Asia’s Renewable Energy Puzzle
By James Guild
Renewable energy is a tough sell as long as regional states exert control over (and profit from) domestic fossil fuel resources.
Sustainability and Survival: North Korea’s Struggle With Climate Change
By Gabriela Bernal
North Korea is increasingly impacted by climate-induced natural disasters, yet its weak economy will hamper growing calls for environmental action.
How the Pacific Protects Its Fisheries
By Elizabeth Mendenhall
The Pacific Island states have found ways to work together in order to effectively manage their EEZs and prevent the destruction of adjacent high seas fisheries.
The Indus Waters Treaty: India and Pakistan’s Water Divorce
By Varsha Venkatasubramanian
Just as the bank of a river doesn’t remain static, the problems and opportunities associated with the Indus Basin have changed as well. It’s time for a new treaty.