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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

Boris Johnson’s Visit Is Just One Sign of the UK’s Changing Approach to Taiwan
The former U.K. prime minister’s visit highlights Taiwan’s growing role in British foreign policy in 2025.
China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy Persists in Latin America
Will Taiwan Regain a Diplomatic Ally?
Damming the Climate for Rights in Tibet
Flashpoints
Diplomacy by Other Means

America’s New South Caucasus Corridor: Stakes for China, Russia, and Beyond
Is TRIPP a peace project or a geopolitical wedge?
Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: August 2025 Update
Diplomatic Maneuvering Intensifies Ahead of US-Russia Alaska Summit
Calibrated Signals: How Middle Powers Are Rewriting the Rules of Cyber Attribution in the Indo-Pacific.
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific

Tanks and Interests: Why Russia and India May Build the Future of Armor Together
India is considering a proposal to co-develop Russia’s T-14 Armata main battle tank. The deal has an obvious logic for both sides.
Japan Wins Australia’s Multi-billion Dollar Frigate Project
Serbia and China Boost Security Ties With Special Forces Exercise
Thailand’s Cabinet Approves Changes to Troubled Chinese Submarine Deal
ASEAN Beat
Insights Into Half a Billion

Malaysian Court Clears Former PM Najib to Seek Review of Purported House Arrest Order
The ex-leader alleges that the Malaysian government has covered up the existence of the order, an addendum to a royal pardon granted to him last year.
Integrating New Sources, Voices, and Perspectives in Singapore’s History
Thailand Claims Another Soldier Injured by Landmine Along Cambodian Border
Cambodia-Thailand Border Clashes: The Role of Supply Chains
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia

India’s Techno-Civilizational Vision
India seeks to leverage technology to preserve, promote, and proliferate its civilizational culture, a strategy that shapes everything from innovation to multilateral engagement.
How India Could Capitalize on Trump’s Trade Moves
India-Philippines Ties Now Strategic Partnership on Upward Trajectory
Israeli Tourist Boom in Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay Stirs Local Unease
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula

A Climate Lawsuit by Farmers Seeks to Hold South Korea’s Largest Emitter Accountable
The KEPCO case’s legal approach marks a turning point for climate litigation in South Korea.
South Korea’s Special Counsels Delve Into the Supernatural Side of Yoon’s Presidency
Seoul’s Strategic Dilemma: Navigating a High-Stakes Summit With Trump
South Korea’s Foreign Aid at a Crossroads Under Lee Jae-myung
Tokyo Report
News From Japan

Japan Voted for Change. What Does that Mean for the US Alliance?
In the wake of the upper house election results, Japanese politics is in flux. Will emerging forces encourage a draft away from the United States?
Post-Election, Japan Reassesses Policies on Foreigners
CEAPAD and Japan’s Cautious Approach to Palestine
Will the Last Surviving Parent of a Japanese Abductee Get Closure?
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

Divorce and Depression: Mongolia’s New Social Dilemma
A rising divorce rate and lack of mental health services is taking a toll on Mongolia’s youth.
Survey Work Begins in Kazakhstan for Russia-Built Nuclear Power Plant
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
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia

Why Is the US Punishing India – But Not China – for Buying Russian Oil?
The unequal treatment reflects a confluence of cold political calculation, economic leverage, and the difference between how U.S. policymakers view India and China.
Is the Republican Party Moving Away From Taiwan?
As Trump Lifts Sanctions on Myanmar Elites, Is the US Eyeing Rare Earth Reserves?
Taiwan-US Ties Are Becoming a Political Headache for the Lai Administration
Pacific Money
Economy And Business

China and the US-Nvidia Deal: National Security for Sale?
A deal will allow the sale of advanced chips to China – as long as American companies give the U.S. government a cut.
Southeast Asia’s Uneven Tourism Recovery, Explained
Amid US Tariffs, Africa’s Fashion Industry Looks to China
India’s Strategic Bet on Battery Security: Can It Turn ‘Black Mass’ into ‘White Gold’?
Oceania
The South Pacific

First Rocket Launch Highlights Space Momentum in Australia
Rocket launches always carry much fanfare and interest. But behind the headlines, momentum is also growing in the country's regulatory and policy landscape.
Why Australia Intends to Recognize Palestine
Australia’s Intelligence Agency: Foreign Spying at Unprecedented Levels
US Tariff Decision Gives New Zealand Plenty to Think About
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.