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Jokowi Says Indonesia Will Bid to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital

Jokowi Says Indonesia Will Bid to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital

By Sebastian Strangio
Like the new capital project, the bid reflects the Indonesian leader's ambition to leave a lasting impression on his country.

Assessing the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Soft Power, Politics, and the Future of the Games

Assessing the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Soft Power, Politics, and the Future of the Games

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Susan Brownell.
Japan Looks Back at the Tokyo Olympics

Japan Looks Back at the Tokyo Olympics

By Priyanka Borpujari
The highly-controversial and expensive Tokyo Olympic Games stirred up mixed emotions among Japanese.  

Why Indonesia Underachieves at the Olympic Games

Why Indonesia Underachieves at the Olympic Games

By Noto Suoneto
Given its population, Indonesia should perform better. Here’s what's holding it back.

Indonesia’s Quixotic Bid to Host the 2032 Olympics

Indonesia’s Quixotic Bid to Host the 2032 Olympics

By Sebastian Strangio
There is the question of Indonesia's bid can succeed. Then there's the question of whether it would be a good thing.

The 2020 Summer Games Can’t Save Japan

The 2020 Summer Games Can’t Save Japan

By Fumika Mizuno
The 2020 Games will wow and stun, but they will be no repeat of 1964.

What’s Next for South Korea’s Moon Jae-in in 2018?

What’s Next for South Korea’s Moon Jae-in in 2018?

By Brad Glosserman
Given that little about what is occurring is new, here is a cliché-ridden assessment of what lies ahead for him.
South Korea’s Real Fight Is With China, Not Japan

South Korea’s Real Fight Is With China, Not Japan

By Scott W. Harold and Jeffrey W. Hornung
Seoul is picking the wrong battle, with real implications for itself, Washington, and the region. 

ASEAN's Olympic Triumph

ASEAN's Olympic Triumph

By Mong Palatino
The region had its best competition yet.

Uzbekistan's Amazing Record-Setting Gymnast Takes on Rio

Uzbekistan's Amazing Record-Setting Gymnast Takes on Rio

By Catherine Putz
Oksana Chusovitina is the first gymnast in Olympic history to appear in seven Games.

Will Beijing Get Another Olympics?

Will Beijing Get Another Olympics?

By Samuel Chi
The Chinese capital may become the first to host both Summer and Winter Olympics, by default.
Will the 2020 Olympics Really Help Tokyo?

Will the 2020 Olympics Really Help Tokyo?

Hosting major events like the Olympics brings some well-known issues. Tokyo would be wise to address them now.

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