Russian invasion of Ukraine

“If Ukraine stops fighting, the free world will face continuous intimidation and further extermination,” writes former Mongolian President Elbegdorj.

From attempts at flattery and concerted diplomacy in 2014, Tokyo has pivoted to sanctions in lockstep with the rest of the G-7.

Insights from Raymond Kuo.

Insights from Yurii Poita.

Asia-Pacific countries should prepare for the cyber implications of the next phase of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

There is little evidence that Beijing’s quasi-apology tour in Europe and other Western capitals will yield any significant concessions over Ukraine.

After his successful tour of 5 G-7 partners, Japan’s three main challenges are apparent: Russia, China, and nuclear weapons.

Beijing and Moscow are strengthening political, economic, and military ties, but the relationship is becoming ever more imbalanced in China’s favor.

Protests, unrest, war, and worry defined 2022 in Central Asia.

Central Asia might actually be interested in Russian gas, but please don’t call it a “union.”

Authorities in the Kyrgyz capital extended a ban on protests that’s been in place most of the year, hoping to head off any trouble when Putin (and Mirziyoyev) come to town.

Uzbekistan has both financial and political reasons to pump the brakes, even if Tashkent has no intention of scrapping the project.