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The Roots of the Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict
The acrimonious dispute, which flared into violence last week, concerns much more than a few square kilometers of rugged territory.

Why Is Taiwan Supporting an Illegal Israeli Settlement in the Occupied West Bank?
Taiwan’s reported donation to a medical facility could make it complicit in Israel’s violations of international law.

Tinian: The Forgotten Island of the Atomic Age
The Japanese plantation colony became the launch site for the atomic bombings of Japan. Today, it’s been nearly forgotten by the world.
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

Systemic Suppression: The CCP’s Silent Elimination of Alternative Confucianism
Behind the ceremonial vocabulary used by Xi lies a system of epistemic control – one that quietly disables any version of Confucian thought that could challenge party supremacy.
China’s Successes and Struggles in Costa Rica
China’s Export Control Playbook: More Than Just Rare Earths
The Elimination of Remonstrance: From Confucian Conscience to Organizational Discipline
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means

Taiwan’s Civil Society Is Not Ready for War
Ukraine’s civil society was well-prepared, psychologically and practically, for Russia’s invasion. Taiwan's is not.
How Should South Korea Respond to China’s ‘Yellow Sea Project’?
Trump’s Tariffs on India Imperil India-US Strategic Relationship
Can the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Bring China and the US Together?
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific

As the US Rethinks AUKUS, Australia and the UK Forge Ahead
While the U.S. reviews AUKUS, amid pessimism about its feasibility, Canberra and London are tightening their strategic partnership.
The Evolution of India’s Strategic Forces Command
Taiwan’s Military Reform Centers the Individual Soldier
Japan Unveils First Space Domain Defense Guidelines
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion

Marcos Mostly Got What He Wanted Out of Trump
Although the Philippine president's visit could have been better, particularly on trade, it also featured no obvious mistakes or missed opportunities.
Trump to Attend ASEAN Meetings in October, Malaysian PM Says
Cambodia to Nominate President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, Official Says
The Flooding and Corruption Crisis in the Philippines
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia

Modi Comes to Malé: ‘Neighborhood First’ Meets ‘Maldives First’
Both governments are adding a healthy dose of pragmatism to India–Maldives ties.
Bilateral Bonhomie During PM Modi’s Visit to the Maldives
Is the Germany-Taliban Dialogue a Preview of a Bigger Picture?
The Curious Congruence of India’s Voter List Revision With the ‘Anti-migrant Drive’
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula

South Korea’s Foreign Aid at a Crossroads Under Lee Jae-myung
Seoul’s development diplomacy faces a crisis of identity as anti-corruption probes collide with cultural soft power ambitions.
North Korea Has ‘No Interest’ in Talking to Lee Jae-myung
The Bodhisattva and the Shrine: Cultural Repatriation and Diplomacy in Japan-South Korea Relations
Pro-Yoon Lawmakers Announce Bid for People Power Party Leadership
Tokyo Report
News From Japan

A Rare, Direct Warning From Japan Signals a Shift in the Fight Against Child Sex Tourism in Asia
A Japanese restaurant owner’s call to action shed light on the scourge of transnational child sex tourism – and forced Japan’s government to respond.
What the LDP-Komeito Defeat Means for Japanese Foreign Policy
Japan Avoids 25 Percent Tariffs With Investment Pledge in Landmark US Trade Deal
Japan’s Neighbors Anxiously Assess the Results of the Upper House Election
The Debate
Comment and Opinion

Let’s Get Rid of Economic Data For a Few Years
Anecdotal information may say more about the state of the economy than the oracle of gross domestic product.
The Pacific Is Drawing the Line at 1.5 Degrees of Warming
The Referendum Cook Islanders Deserve
Why Is Taiwan Supporting an Illegal Israeli Settlement in the Occupied West Bank?
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road

Mongolia’s New Challenge: Illegal Drugs
A recent viral video has shined a spotlight on the rise of both drug trafficking and drug use in Mongolia.
From Terrorists to Trading Partners: Smoothing Kazakh-Afghan Relations
France, Mongolia Expand Civil Security and Emergency Response Cooperation
Tajikistan Orders Afghan Refugees Out en Masse
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia

Why the US Is Letting China Win on Energy Innovation
To China’s delight, the U.S. has simply stopped competing to be the world’s clean energy powerhouse.
The US GENIUS Act and China: The Digital Currency Race
Trump Cuts Tariffs on Cambodia and Thailand to 19% After Border Ceasefire
The United States Is Losing India
Pacific Money
Economy And Business

The ‘Age of Economic Warfare’ Comes for the Energy Transition
In using export controls to cement a technological advantage, Beijing is following Washington’s playbook – but in the clean energy sector.
Taliban End Chinese Oil Field Contract in Afghanistan
Southeast Asia’s Transshipment Dilemma in the China-US Trade War
What’s the Deal With Trump’s Trade Agreements in Southeast Asia?
Oceania
The South Pacific

Australia’s Intelligence Agency: Foreign Spying at Unprecedented Levels
The Australian Security Intelligence Organization chief said that the agency “is seeing more Australians targeted – more aggressively – than ever before.”
US Tariff Decision Gives New Zealand Plenty to Think About
France and New Caledonia Have Reached a Compromise. Will It Work?
As Australia Eyes COP31, Climate Politics Heats up in the Coalition
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

The Last 96 Hours of Taiwan’s Great Recall: In Images
It was a mad dash to the finish, with Taiwanese on both sides seeing the vote as a battle for the future of their country.