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Cambodia-Thailand Border Clashes: The Role of Supply Chains
Supply chain concerns may have been a major factor in pausing the recent conflict.

Mass Burials at Dharmasthala Point to Unholy Mix of Religion, Crime and Politics in India
A whistleblower has revealed that he was forced to bury the bodies of murdered men and raped women over several decades in the temple town.

Thailand’s Cabinet Approves Changes to Troubled Chinese Submarine Deal
The Chinese submarine will now be fitted with a Chinese-made diesel engine, in lieu of the German engines included in the original deal.
Magazine

How Is Vietnam Navigating the New Trade War Era?
Can Vietnam adapt its economic model to this era of geopolitical fragmentation – or will it become collateral damage in someone else’s trade war?

The Evolution of ‘Made in China 2025’
Since the policy’s launch a decade ago, China’s industrial upgrade has widened to boost economic security and self-reliance.

The Quad in an ‘America First’ World
Eight years after its resurrection, the Quad still faces a significant gap between ambition and capability.

Ahmede Hussain on Bangladesh After the Monsoon Revolution
“The most significant challenge facing Bangladesh right now isn’t from the street or the public, but from the ruling elites themselves, particularly some of the major political parties.”
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order

Why China Isn’t Sweating Europe’s Rebalancing Push
The failure of the China-EU Summit was actually a reflection of Beijing’s confidence in its ability to manage ties with Europe without having to compromise.
Why China’s Fear of Failure Will Keep It Behind in the AI Race
China’s Taiwan Dilemma: How Public Opinion Is Shifting Strategy From Force to Diplomacy
Will the Next China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Meeting Be a Win for All Sides?
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means

The Quad’s Role Amid China-US Tech Competition
The global implications of the China-U.S. tech rivalry have raised the imperatives for Quad cooperation on AI and semiconductors.
If China and India Mend Ties, Will South Asia Finally See More Stability?
Pakistan-US Counterterrorism Cooperation Takes Big Strides Forward
The Indo-Pacific Is Like the Cold War, But Not in the Way Most Think
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific

How a Multi-Domain Command in Japan Would Reshape US Alliances in the Indo-Pacific
The establishment of the MDTF headquarters in Japan is poised to induce structural changes within the South Korea-U.S. alliance.
China Slowly Making Security Inroads in Southeast Asia, Report Says
A Strategic Turning Point for Australia-South Korea Defense Cooperation
The Indian Army’s Pakistan-Centric Restructuring
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion

Philippine Military Claims ‘Increased Chinese Movements’ at Second Thomas Shoal
The deployment to the shoal, the site of a series of dangerous encounters last year, could herald a new season of confrontation in the South China Sea.
Indonesia High-speed Rail Project a Financial ‘Time Bomb,’ Official Says
China’s Maritime Assertiveness Poses Risks to European Security, German FM Says in Indonesia
How a Thai Influencer is Profiting From the Border Conflict With Cambodia
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia

The Historical Great Powers of Asia: South Asia
Even if medieval Indian kings didn’t control the entire subcontinent, the region’s wealth and population helped them impact world events.
The India-Armenia Partnership in a Shifting Caucasus
Bangladesh-Malaysia Relations Go Beyond Trade and Migration
Wang Yi Visit to India Sets the Stage for Modi-Xi Meeting
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula

The First Lee-Trump Summit: Addressing the North Korea Issue
When the new U.S. and South Korean presidents meet, they should focus on creative solutions for reaching out to North Korea.
Three Decades On, the Korean Wave Continues to Build Momentum
A Climate Lawsuit by Farmers Seeks to Hold South Korea’s Largest Emitter Accountable
South Korea’s Special Counsels Delve Into the Supernatural Side of Yoon’s Presidency
Tokyo Report
News From Japan

Prime Minister Ishiba’s Balancing Act on WW2 Remembrance
The Japanese leader revived the phrase “remorse” in his remarks, while also seeking to appease conservative members of the LDP.
TICAD 9: Japan’s Renewed Vision for Africa’s Future
Why Ishiba Shigeru Is Not Resigning
Beyond Sanseito: Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric in Japan’s Upper House Election
The Debate
Comment and Opinion

How Cambodia’s Hun Sen Is Playing the World and Buying Time
The 72-year old’s border conflict theatrics and peace prize pandering aim to deflect scrutiny from a regime that can now add child sextortion to its list of malign economic interests.
Restoring Indigenous Agency: Why Cambodia Must Tackle Climate Disinformation
The Asia-Pacific Must Confront the Human Trafficking Crisis in Cambodia’s Scam Compounds
China’s Genocide and the Eliticide of Uyghur Scholars
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road

UK Rolls Out Fresh Sanctions Against Another Kyrgyz Bank
The announcement marks the latest move in an ongoing battle that often resembles a game of sanctions whack-a-mole.
US Hosts Annual Bilateral Consultation With Turkmenistan
Mongolia’s Continuing Quest for Energy Security
Tajikistan Blames Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining for Some of Its Energy Woes
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia

Trump’s Tactical Concessions on Taiwan Are Not Strategic Retreats
Trump’s recent gestures on Taiwan serve immediate trade goals; a deeper shift in U.S. policy has yet to come.
US Transnational Repression Targets Hope California Legislation Will Turn the Tide
CARE’s Closure Signals a Deeper Crisis in Afghan Resettlement Policy
The US Is Pumping the Brakes on EVs. That’s a Victory for China.
Pacific Money
Economy And Business

Thailand’s Tourist Arrivals Down on Competition, Safety Concerns
Foreign visitors to the country have fallen by nearly 7 percent so far in 2025.
Indonesia’s Digital Banking Scene is Getting Crowded
Is Trump Winning His Trade War With Asia?
Indonesia and Peru’s New FTA is a Model for South-South Cooperation
Oceania
The South Pacific

How Tuvaluans Can Relocate With Dignity Under the Falepili Union
As the relocation process begins, the Falepili Union must not only protect Tuvalu’s future but also honor the values it was meant to uphold.
New Zealand Is Trailing Its Allies Over Palestinian Statehood
Taiwan Is More Than a Sideshow in Australia’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
First Rocket Launch Highlights Space Momentum in Australia
Videos
Asia on Video
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics

Reviewing Thailand and Cambodia’s July 2025 Border Skirmish
What led to the flare-up of the long-running dispute between the two Southeast Asian neighbors?
A Trade ‘Deal’ and a Historic Election: What’s Next for Japan?
The Geopolitics of the Second China-Central Asia Summit
What Does South Korea’s New Progressive Administration Portend for Northeast Asia?
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures

Self-Help Groups Are Transforming Women’s Lives in India
For decades, men ruled the farms in Bihar. Now, it’s women who are reshaping the agricultural economy.