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Why Nepal Escalated Its Map Dispute With India
It’s no coincidence that the move came just as Nepal’s left-alliance government faces a crucial floor test.
China and Russia Disagree on North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons
Beijing and Moscow have different perspectives on – and different appetites for – Pyongyang’s nuclear program.
Philippines to Take Steps to Prevent Chinese Reclamation in South China Sea
Over the weekend, Manila accused Beijing of attempting to create an "artificial island" at Sabina Shoal, an unoccupied reef 75 nautical miles from Palawan island.
Magazine
The China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Triangle
The dynamics of this trilateral relationship will shape the future trajectory of Afghanistan and its broader implications for regional stability and prosperity.
Tandem Rule in Kyrgyzstan: The Pursuit of Money and Power
The Japarov-Tashiev tandem has sunk real roots into Kyrgyzstan’s society, and those roots are deeper and stronger than they might seem on the surface.
Thailand’s Grand Reconciliation: The Shinawatras and the Establishment
The rift between Thaksin and the establishment finally appears to have been resolved. This compromise not only fails to address any of Thailand’s past mistakes, but it actually repeats them.
Darcie Draudt-Véjares on South Korea’s Post-Election Politics
Economics doomed the PPP’s legislative chances. What now for President Yoon Suk-yeol?
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
Georgia’s Tacit Pivot to China
China emerges as the Georgian government’s prudent alternative to Russia and the West as it deals with civil upheaval over the alleged pro-Russian “foreign agents” bill.
Tens of Thousands Protest Bill to Expand Legislative Power in Taiwan
Vatican Makes Fresh Overture to China, Reaffirms That Catholic Church Is No Threat to Sovereignty
Putin’s China Visit: As Moscow Eyes Mars, Beijing Wants Beans
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
The Indo-Pacific Could Be Within Europe’s Reach
The U.K.-led Joint Expeditionary Force could potentially provide a framework to grow Europe’s security presence in the Indo-Pacific.
Yes, Japan Will Defend Taiwan
China Coast Guard Shadows Filipino Activists Sailing Toward Disputed Shoal
China and Russia Disagree on North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
Russian Fighter Deal Reflects Indonesia’s Goal of a ‘Sanctions-Proof’ Economy
As geopolitical tensions grow, Jakarta is seeking to insulate its military, and its economy, from possible Western pressure.
South Korea’s Competitive Advantages as a Global Military Supplier
ASEAN Should Watch the China-US Cyber Competition More Closely
Why AUKUS Will Not Become JAUKUS
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
The Funan Techo Canal Won’t Have A Military Purpose
Arguments that Cambodia's China-backed canal project will pose a security threat to Vietnam are wildly overblown.
Philippine Commander Denies ‘Deal’ Over South China Sea Shoal
Philippine Lawmakers Pass Bill Legalizing Divorce
Vietnam’s Top Security Official To Lam Confirmed as President
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
Punjab’s New Defamation Law Sparks Pushback, Protests
Critics say the hastily passed bill will have devastating effects on free speech and the media in Pakistan’s most populous province.
AAP Under a Cloud as India’s General Elections Enter New Delhi
Why Are People Protesting Against a Fence in Gwadar?
Teesta River Project Pushes Bangladesh Into China-India Cold War
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
Will Frozen China-South Korea Relations Thaw as Seoul Hosts Upcoming Trilateral Summit?
Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s expected visit for the summit will be a crucial indicator of the future of strained Seoul-Beijing relations under South Korea’s pro-U.S. President Yoon Suk-yeol.
South Korean Court Rejects Effort to Block Plan That Would Boost Medical School Admissions
The Great Debate Over South Korea Developing Nuclear Weapons Is Back
South Korea’s Tortuous Reckoning With the Itaewon Tragedy
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
Osaka Will Host the 2025 World Expo. Can Japan Pull It Off?
Japan is pushing a PR campaign for the embattled Osaka Expo in 2025, despite waning public enthusiasm.
Can Japan Boost Its Foreign Students Count to 400,000?
Decoding Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa’s Tour of Africa, Europe, and South Asia
Will Izumi Kenta Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister?
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
International Scholars Sound the Alarm Over Legislative Reforms Proposed in Taiwan
An open letter from 30 scholars expresses “strong concern and disappointment about the set of parliamentary reforms.”
ASEAN’s Environment of Denial: New Declaration, Same Old Story
As Taiwan’s New President Takes Office, Can China Seize Taiwan Without Firing a Single Shot?
From Tsai to Lai: The Past, Present, and Future of Taiwan’s Foreign Policy
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
Anti-Migrant Protests Expose Problems in Kyrgyzstan’s Evolving Migration Landscape
The recent conflict laid bare genuine challenges within the labor market and significant shifts in the country's migration landscape.
Competing Digital Futures: Europe and China in Central Asia’s Tech Development
Mongolia’s Political Parties Showcase Candidates for the 2024 Parliamentary Election
South Asian Students Targeted by Angry Mob in Kyrgyz Capital
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
Why US Semiconductor Export Controls Backfire
And how Washington can save its 21st century economic security strategy.
The Luzon Economic Corridor: A Badly-Needed Win For the US in Southeast Asia?
No China-US Trade War This Year, But Uncertainty Ahead in 2025
How a Second Trump Term Could Shape the South Korea-U.S. Alliance
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
New Energy Competition: It’s Politics First for Both US and China
Both China and the U.S. are looking to tariffs and other trade barriers to protect their clean energy industries. The outcome is likely to be a more protectionist world economy.
Thailand’s Showdown Over Interest Rates, Explained
Musk to ‘Consider’ Opening Battery Plant in Indonesia, Senior Official Says
Why the US Must Rethink Its Strategy to Compete With China in the EV Market
Oceania
The South Pacific
In Riot-Stricken New Caledonia, French President Says He Won’t Rush Through Voting Reforms
After meetings with both Indigenous Kanaks and the pro-Paris camp, Macron laid out a roadmap that he said could lead to another referendum for the territory.
New Caledonia Riots: The Azerbaijan Factor
Victoria State’s Booming Population and Busted Budget
What’s Behind the Deadly Riots in New Caledonia?
Videos
Asia on Video
What’s Behind Vietnam’s Political Upheaval?
Nguyen Khac Giang discusses the major blood-letting at the upper echelons of the Vietnamese government and ruling Communist Party.
The Danger of China’s Digital Silk Road
What Will China’s Shift From Oil Mean for Saudi Arabia and Russia?
Why Did the Islamic State Target Russia?
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
New Delhi’s Quiet Student Solidarity With Palestine
Full-fledged protests in India’s capital were quickly muffled, so students have resorted to quieter means of dissent.