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Is Trump Winning His Trade War With Asia?
Based on the deals negotiated thus far, it might seem so, but the U.S. economy could soon be in a world of pain.
Will the Next China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Meeting Be a Win for All Sides?
The foreign ministers of the three countries are set to meet in Kabul this week, with counterterrorism and CPEC high on the agenda.
We Are Not the Enemy of the Forest: Thailand’s Indigenous People Win Legal Recognition
The recently passed Ethnic Protection Bill is imperfect. But it does mark a turning point for Thailand's Indigenous peoples.
Indonesia and Peru’s New FTA is a Model for South-South Cooperation
And in a time of global competition between the U.S. and China, the IP-CEPA shows that countries in the Global South are crafting their own pragmatic path.
CARE’s Closure Signals a Deeper Crisis in Afghan Resettlement Policy
The shutdown of the State Department’s Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) exposes the fragility of U.S. commitments to the allies it resettles and to the global partners who are watching.
The Indo-Pacific Is Like the Cold War, But Not in the Way Most Think
The Cold War was a clear cut case of successful macrosecuritization. The Indo-Pacific push, by contrast, may turn out differently.
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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.
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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.”
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Will the Next China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Meeting Be a Win for All Sides?
The foreign ministers of the three countries are set to meet in Kabul this week, with counterterrorism and CPEC high on the agenda.
One Belt, One Road, One Chilean Headache
Boris Johnson’s Visit Is Just One Sign of the UK’s Changing Approach to Taiwan
China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy Persists in Latin America
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means
The Indo-Pacific Is Like the Cold War, But Not in the Way Most Think
The Cold War was a clear cut case of successful macrosecuritization. The Indo-Pacific push, by contrast, may turn out differently.
Clouds Over China: A Challenge to Intelligence Gathering
The Russia-Ukraine War Has Made North Korea More Dangerous
America’s New South Caucasus Corridor: Stakes for China, Russia, and Beyond
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
The Indian Army’s Pakistan-Centric Restructuring
The reorganization is part of the Indian Army’s strategy to instill confidence in the political leadership that it can conduct cross-border surgical strikes at a moment’s notice.
New Zealand Tightens Defense Ties With Australia – and Beyond
How South Korea’s ‘MASGA’ Proposal Could Reshape US Shipbuilding
Tanks and Interests: Why Russia and India May Build the Future of Armor Together
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion
Prabowo in Paris: Beyond the Parade, Geopolitical Synergies
When the Indonesian president served as guest of honor for Bastille Day, it reflected a growing diplomatic, political, and military convergence between France and Indonesia.
Thailand’s Harsh Struggle With Cambodia
Philippines Opens Campaign Period in Landmark Bangsamoro Regional Elections
China Calls on Cambodia and Thailand to Resolve Border Conflict
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Why Narendra Modi’s Upcoming Visit to Japan Is Strategically Significant
As the geopolitical landscape continues to shift, the Japan-India partnership will remain a vital anchor for regional stability.
Taliban Rule Hits 4 Years as Global Divide Deepens
Pakistan’s Military Exploited Afghan Refugees as ‘Cannon Fodder’ for Decades: Ex-Senator
Are Rigged Voter Rolls Robbing Indian Democracy?
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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
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Why Ishiba Shigeru Is Not Resigning
Traditionally, LDP leaders who faced major electoral setbacks have stepped down. Ishiba has no intention of following that precedent.
Beyond Sanseito: Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric in Japan’s Upper House Election
80 Years After WW2, Japan Again Finds Itself in Uncharted Waters
Japan Voted for Change. What Does that Mean for the US Alliance?
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Comment and Opinion
We Are Not the Enemy of the Forest: Thailand’s Indigenous People Win Legal Recognition
The recently passed Ethnic Protection Bill is imperfect. But it does mark a turning point for Thailand's Indigenous peoples.
America’s Support for Taiwan Is at a Critical Juncture
A Vietnamese Dissident Marks One Year of Unjust Imprisonment
August 15, 2021: The Return of Darkness for Afghanistan
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
Will WTO Membership Make Doing Business in Uzbekistan Any Easier?
As Tashkent homes in on WTO accession next year, many arcane Karimov-era trade practices remain widespread, frustrating foreign companies looking to access Central Asia’s most promising market.
Why Was a Kazakh Military Attache’s Assistant Detained in Poland?
Divorce and Depression: Mongolia’s New Social Dilemma
Survey Work Begins in Kazakhstan for Russia-Built Nuclear Power Plant
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
CARE’s Closure Signals a Deeper Crisis in Afghan Resettlement Policy
The shutdown of the State Department’s Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) exposes the fragility of U.S. commitments to the allies it resettles and to the global partners who are watching.
The US Is Pumping the Brakes on EVs. That’s a Victory for China.
Trump Is Pushing India-US Ties to the Brink for Personal Gain
Why Is the US Punishing India – But Not China – for Buying Russian Oil?
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Economy And Business
Is Trump Winning His Trade War With Asia?
Based on the deals negotiated thus far, it might seem so, but the U.S. economy could soon be in a world of pain.
Indonesia and Peru’s New FTA is a Model for South-South Cooperation
How a New Indian Taxi Service Plans to Push Back Uber, Ola, and Empower Drivers
How the AI Race Is Rewiring the Digital Order
Oceania
The South Pacific
Taiwan Is More Than a Sideshow in Australia’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
While strengthening trade ties with China may serve Australia’s national interest, this should not come at the expense of Taiwan.
First Rocket Launch Highlights Space Momentum in Australia
Why Australia Intends to Recognize Palestine
Australia’s Intelligence Agency: Foreign Spying at Unprecedented Levels
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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.