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Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks: Much Ado About Nothing?
Her recent comments do not represent a new commitment for Japan to defend Taiwan – or a departure from previous policy.
China’s Naval Strategy With 3 Aircraft Carriers
The Fujian marks a new phase for China’s naval aviation capability.
Mongolia’s MPP Taps Uchral Nyam-Osor as Chair
Will the change mark a new chapter for the ruling party, or is the promise of reform a facade?
The 27th Amendment and Pakistan’s Emerging Military Posture
Don’t sleep on the 27th Amendment’s strategic reorientation of Pakistan’s defense architecture.
As Saudi Crown Prince Visits Washington, What’s New Zealand’s Strategy for the Gulf?
For New Zealand, the six Gulf countries have also become increasingly essential – especially in trade, but also in wider strategic terms.
Try, Try Again: New Bills Submitted to Address the Jackson-Vanik Problem
Two new bills have been submitted to the U.S. Congress to deal with the Cold War-era Jackson-Vanik amendment.
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Australia, Philippines Prep New Defense Agreement Amid Growing China Concerns
Despite being oceans apart, the Philippines and Australia are becoming closer than ever thanks to their shared maritime concerns.
Modi and the Mullahs: India’s Embrace of the Taliban
Why is New Delhi’s approach to the Islamist fundamentalist group is so different this time around?
Today Trump Is Talking to a Different North Korea
The DPRK of 2025 is fundamentally different – and far more dangerous – than when Trump last met Kim Jong Un.
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A New World Order
Purges and Power: Is China Quietly Rebalancing Its Command Structure?
Is collective decision making slowly re-emerging in the CCP?
Amid Taiwan’s Diplomatic Blitz in Europe, China Threatens to Weaponize Interpol
Rare Earths Roil China-EU Relations
Why China Is (Still) Not Interested in the Offer of a ‘G2’
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The 27th Amendment and Pakistan’s Emerging Military Posture
Don’t sleep on the 27th Amendment’s strategic reorientation of Pakistan’s defense architecture.
Australia’s Shock Defense Wake-up Call
Japan Launches First 2 New Offshore Patrol Vessels for JMSDF
Australia and Indonesia to Sign ‘Watershed’ Defense Treaty in January
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Hundreds of Thousands Rally Against Corruption in the Philippines
The simmering public anger over corruption linked to flood control projects threatens to engulf the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Thailand Says US Trade Talks Still on Track, Despite Suspension of Cambodia Peace Deal
Landmines and Civilian Shootings Leave Thai-Cambodian Peace Deal in Tatters
Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn Arrives in Beijing For Historic Visit
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Perspectives on South Asia
Bangladesh’s Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death
Hasina and her home minister have been found guilty of crimes against humanity during the mass uprising last year, resulting in the death of 1,400 people.
What Pakistan’s 2025 Army Reforms Really Mean for the Country
India’s Ruling Alliance Sweeps Major State Election Amidst Vote Fraud Allegations
Revisiting Pakistan’s Climate Journey: From Global Spotlight to Ground Realities
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Divided Peninsula
President Lee Jae-myung’s Latest Headache
Prosecutors and the opposition party are elevating their attacks on Lee over a recent court ruling.
South Korea Wakes up to Southeast Asia’s Ballooning Scam Industry
Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea Policy Is Built on Outdated Assumptions
What the 2025 APEC Summit Means for South Korea’s AI Ambitions
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Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks: Much Ado About Nothing?
Her recent comments do not represent a new commitment for Japan to defend Taiwan – or a departure from previous policy.
As Asia Advances LGBTQ+ Rights, Japan’s Parliament Stalls
When It Comes to Oil and Gas, Japan Can Still Say ‘No’
Japan’s Takaichi Pushes Stricter Rules on Foreign Nationals
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
A Murder in Yunnan: Revisiting the Margary Affair
A trade war, an unsolved murder, and the founding of the Chinese Embassy in London.
The Passing of Queen Sirikit Is a Turning Point for the Thai Monarchy
Vietnam’s Trade Boom Shouldn’t Excuse Its Human Rights Crackdown
Legal Pathways Will Save Rohingya Lives
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
Mongolia’s MPP Taps Uchral Nyam-Osor as Chair
Will the change mark a new chapter for the ruling party, or is the promise of reform a facade?
Kazakhstan’s ‘Eternal’ and Pragmatic Relations on Display in Russia Visit
Tajikistan’s Glaciers Are Collapsing While the Government Talks Green
A C5+1 or 5 C1+1s: The New Math of US Central Asia Policy
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
Try, Try Again: New Bills Submitted to Address the Jackson-Vanik Problem
Two new bills have been submitted to the U.S. Congress to deal with the Cold War-era Jackson-Vanik amendment.
Can the NBA Help Heal China-US Relations?
The Supreme Court’s Tariff Test: What Is at Stake for the Rule of Law and Global Trade
What to Make of the Recent Trump-Xi Summit?
Pacific Money
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How Asia Is Navigating America’s Fading Financial Control
Across Asia, governments are learning to live with U.S. financial dominance – without depending on it.
South Korea’s Semiconductor Dependence Is Becoming a Structural Economic Risk
Time to Get Ready for the Era of ‘Selective Protectionism’
Breaking Down the Philippines’ 2026 Budget
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The South Pacific
As Saudi Crown Prince Visits Washington, What’s New Zealand’s Strategy for the Gulf?
For New Zealand, the six Gulf countries have also become increasingly essential – especially in trade, but also in wider strategic terms.
New Zealand’s Recalibrated Foreign Policy at Play in Southeast Asia
A Conundrum for Australia’s Liberal Party
The China Factor in Australia-US Relations
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The State of US Asia Policy in the Trump Era, With Special Guest Jim Sciutto
Reflecting on the U.S. president’s recent Asia trip, how American partners view Trump’s nontraditional diplomatic style, and what (in Asia) keeps Jim up at night.
