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Why Cambodia Is Losing the Information War With Thailand
The lack of an independent press has made it hard for the government to communicate its side of the story.

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.

Trump’s Tariffs on India Imperil India-US Strategic Relationship
In addition to a 25 percent tariff on Indian exports, Trump has announced an “unspecified penalty” on India for buying Russian oil and arms.
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

Will Taiwan Regain a Diplomatic Ally?
Two years after the Castro administration forged ties with China, multiple Honduran presidential candidates have endorsed restoring relations with Taiwan.
Damming the Climate for Rights in Tibet
The ‘Three Pats’: Xi Jinping’s Enduring Governance Dilemma
China’s Diplomatic Campaign Following Trump’s Tariffs
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means

Calibrated Signals: How Middle Powers Are Rewriting the Rules of Cyber Attribution in the Indo-Pacific.
As threats mount and great power tensions deepen, Singapore, Samoa, and others are crafting a new response to cyberattacks.
Can the SCO Survive Its Own Conflicts?
Is the Taliban’s Afghanistan a Safe Haven for Terrorist Organizations?
Vietnam’s Strategic Ascent Up the Global Chip Supply Chain
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific

Serbia and China Boost Security Ties With Special Forces Exercise
Beijing has emerged as Belgrade’s primary non-Western partner, while Serbia provides a foothold in Europe for China's military diplomacy.
Thailand’s Cabinet Approves Changes to Troubled Chinese Submarine Deal
Philippines, India Wind Up First Joint Naval Exercise in South China Sea
As the US Rethinks AUKUS, Australia and the UK Forge Ahead
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion

Malaysia to Lead ASEAN Delegation to Myanmar Next Month, FM Says
Mohamad Hasan said that he will seek clarifications from the military about the election that it plans to hold at the end of the year.
Thailand Again Accuses Cambodia of Laying Fresh Landmines Along Disputed Border
Banning Gas Motorbikes in Vietnam Is a Silly Move
The Origins of Southeast Asia’s ‘Scamdemic’
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia

What Underlies India’s Ban on 25 Books on Kashmir
Six years after the Narendra Modi government revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy, its insecurities have deepened.
Nepal’s LDC Graduation Masks Deep Economic Fragility
India, Philippines Strengthen Partnership Amid China Challenge, US Unpredictability
Will Trump’s Tariffs Upend the India-US Relationship?
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula

South Korea’s Special Counsels Delve Into the Supernatural Side of Yoon’s Presidency
The extent to which the Yoon administration allowed spiritual figures and religious outfits to meddle in national affairs is coming to light.
Seoul’s Strategic Dilemma: Navigating a High-Stakes Summit With Trump
South Korea’s Foreign Aid at a Crossroads Under Lee Jae-myung
North Korea Has ‘No Interest’ in Talking to Lee Jae-myung
Tokyo Report
News From Japan

Will the Last Surviving Parent of a Japanese Abductee Get Closure?
The abduction issue has long been treated as a bilateral concern between Japan and North Korea. But amid shifting geopolitics, it warrants a broader regional response.
Tokyo’s Shifting Priorities in Its Nuclear Policy
A Rare, Direct Warning From Japan Signals a Shift in the Fight Against Child Sex Tourism in Asia
What the LDP-Komeito Defeat Means for Japanese Foreign Policy
The Debate
Comment and Opinion

Advancing Australia’s Trilateral Partnership With Two ASEAN Neighbors
Fruitful relations between Australia, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste should be consolidated through the establishment of new trilateral mechanisms.
The Geopolitics of Extraction: US Strategic Gaze on Balochistan
Indonesia’s Human Trafficking Crisis Demands a Community-led Response
Plastics: The New and Final Colonizer
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road

Survey Work Begins in Kazakhstan for Russia-Built Nuclear Power Plant
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the formal start of the project, which could take a decade to complete and require investment of $15 billion.
What Does the Decline of Agriculture Really Mean for Central Asia’s Stability?
Swindler or Scapegoat? Provisional Verdict Announced in Large-Scale Kazakh Embezzlement Case
Why Does Central Asia Need a UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals?
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia

As Trump Lifts Sanctions on Myanmar Elites, Is the US Eyeing Rare Earth Reserves?
As Myanmar’s military pushes forward with its plan to consolidate power through sham elections, the Trump administration may be looking to bring the junta in from the cold.
Taiwan-US Ties Are Becoming a Political Headache for the Lai Administration
Why the US Is Letting China Win on Energy Innovation
The US GENIUS Act and China: The Digital Currency Race
Pacific Money
Economy And Business

India’s Strategic Bet on Battery Security: Can It Turn ‘Black Mass’ into ‘White Gold’?
Recycling could provide India with a reliable source of the critical minerals needed to make lithium-ion batteries.
Indonesia’s Recent Banking Boom, Explained
The ‘Age of Economic Warfare’ Comes for the Energy Transition
Taliban End Chinese Oil Field Contract in Afghanistan
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
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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.