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Biden and Senate Democrats May Postpone the TikTok Bill Amid Election Year
Republicans have exhibited cohesion in their bid to ban TikTok, underscoring their resolve. Democratic legislators seem to display more doubts.
Asian States Must Not Waste the Chance to Address Crimes Against Humanity
The upcoming UNGA meeting on crimes against humanity is a key opportunity to make progress on an international treaty.
Ukraine and India, a Historical Ally of Russia, Hold Talks to Strengthen Ties
Ukraine's foreign minister visited India a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladmir Putin.
Philippine President Warns of Countermeasures in Response to Chinese Aggression at Sea
Marcos' warning is the latest sign of the escalating disputes between China and the Philippines in the contested waters of the South China Sea.
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The Kremlin has made a concerted effort to implicate Ukraine, despite the absence of evidence linking Kyiv to the attack. Meanwhile, ISKP poses a clear threat to Russia.
China’s Third Plenum Is Long Overdue. That’s a Red Flag.
The absence of the Third Plenum is consequential and dangerous for China; it both reflects a notable divide within the CCP and causes greater political instability.
How Modi Has Changed Indian Foreign Policy
In a geopolitically fractious world, the Indian PM has managed to elicit extraordinary support from the U.S. while publicly courting its biggest foes.
Magazine
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While there are important similarities between the Biden and Trump approaches toward China, there are also stark and meaningful differences.
Sandeep Shastri: Setting the Scene for India’s Elections
Is India becoming an “election-only democracy”?
The Himalayan Triangle: Bhutan’s Courtship With India and China
Bhutan’s efforts to ensure predictable ties with China and India (and between them) touch on the state’s very survival.
The Old Politics of New Kazakhstan
Despite two era-defining moments occurring in the five years since Nazarbayev’s resignation, continuity is the main feature of governance in Kazakhstan.
Blogs
China Power
A New World Order
More Than MOFA: China’s Comprehensive Diplomacy
The overarching goal of comprehensive diplomacy is to mobilize and coordinate various party-state agencies to advance China’s national strategic and diplomatic objectives.
Deceptive Practices and Countermeasures on China’s Online Retail Platforms
3 Key Points for Understanding China’s Foreign Policy
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Flashpoints
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Russian Veto Brings End to UN Panel Monitoring Enforcement of North Korea Sanctions
Russia itself is accused of violating the sanctions through its weapons purchases from North Korea.
After Attack in Russia, Focus Turns to ISKP in Afghanistan and Central Asia
Taiwan Debates a Presidential Visit to the South China Sea
Undersea Cables are Increasingly Critical and Vulnerable
Asia Defense
Militaries of the Asia-Pacific
Australia’s Smart Investment in Its Naval Fleet
The country's new defense plans will only work if adequately funded, and if Australian policymakers can avoid the spending decision mistakes other nations have made.
India’s Submarine Saga
India’s Space Ambitions Buttress MIRV Efforts
$3 Billion Deal With UK Advances Australia’s Quest for Nuclear-powered Submarines
ASEAN Beat
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Philippine President Warns of Countermeasures in Response to Chinese Aggression at Sea
Marcos' warning is the latest sign of the escalating disputes between China and the Philippines in the contested waters of the South China Sea.
China Infrastructure Pledges Falling Short in Southeast Asia, Report Claims
Thailand’s Parliament Passes Landmark Marriage Equality Bill
Singapore’s Race to Self-sufficiency in Malaysia Water Clash
The Pulse
Perspectives on South Asia
Ukraine and India, a Historical Ally of Russia, Hold Talks to Strengthen Ties
Ukraine's foreign minister visited India a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladmir Putin.
Surge in Attacks on Chinese Nationals, Projects Amid Pakistan’s Dire Security Situation
Why is Narendra Modi Nervous Ahead of India’s General Elections?
Months After Banning Research Vessels, Sri Lanka Permits German Vessel’s Docking
The Koreas
Divided Peninsula
Is South Korea Prepared for Election Disinformation, Deepfakes, and Cyberattacks?
The Summit for Democracy in Seoul highlighted the challenges posed by AI, disinformation, and outright hacking. How is South Korea preparing?
South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party
Air Koryo Flight Brings North Korean Defense Researchers, Students to Russia
South Korea Will Take Final Steps to Suspend Licenses of Striking Junior Doctors Starting Next Week
Tokyo Report
News From Japan
Is Japan Leaving Pacifism Behind?
Although with deep hesitation, the country as a whole is beginning to reconfigure the meaning of pacifism.
South Korea’s JoongAng Hires Japanese Reporter as Tokyo Correspondent
North Korea Says Japan’s Prime Minister Offered to Meet With Leader Kim Jong Un Soon
Akira Toriyama and the True Source of Japanese Soft Power
The Debate
Comment and Opinion
Asian States Must Not Waste the Chance to Address Crimes Against Humanity
The upcoming UNGA meeting on crimes against humanity is a key opportunity to make progress on an international treaty.
Reenergizing the Thailand-US Relationship
Nuclear Power Plant Construction and Uranium Mining in Kyrgyzstan Pose Unacceptable Risks
The Cracks in India’s Democracy
Crossroads Asia
The New Silk Road
Ex-Mongolian PM Accused of Corruption by US Justice Department
Batbold Sukhbaatar has been accused of corruption before, featuring in the Panama Paper and Pandora Papers, but has never been convicted.
What’s Behind Central Asia’s Umrah Fever?
In Kyrgyzstan, Pendulum Swings Hard Against Matraimov With Arrest
Kyrgyzstan Warns Citizens Against Travel to Russia
Trans-Pacific View
U.S. Policy on Asia
Biden and Senate Democrats May Postpone the TikTok Bill Amid Election Year
Republicans have exhibited cohesion in their bid to ban TikTok, underscoring their resolve. Democratic legislators seem to display more doubts.
China’s Xi Jinping Meets With US Business Leaders
Singapore-flagged Cargo Vessel Collides With Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Bringing It Down
The US Must Respond to Hong Kong’s New Security Law
Pacific Money
Economy And Business
Amid Geopolitical Concerns, US Capital Flows From China to Japan
While China’s global growth story is hitting a rough patch, in Asia, we’ve now officially entered the era of Japan’s revitalization.
Chinese EV Makers Challenging Market Leaders at Auto Show in Bangkok
Why TikTok Showed Indonesia’s GoTo Some Goodwill in 2023
The Rise of Indonesia’s Banks
Oceania
The South Pacific
Australia’s Opportunity to Deepen Ties With Bangladesh
For Australia, building a fruitful and productive relationship with Bangladesh means taking the Rohingya refugee crisis seriously.
China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine as Ties Improve
Does Urban Design Matter for International Engagement?
How Feasible Is Nuclear Power for Australia?
Videos
Asia on Video
Why Did the Islamic State Target Russia?
Lucas Webber, the co-founder and editor of militantwire.com, discusses the horrific attack in Russia, and the links to Islamic State’s Afghan branch, also known as ISKP.
Is China Committing Environmental Crimes in the South China Sea?
Riots, Tribal Clash, Fuel Shortage: Papua New Guinea’s Many Crises
Is Southern Thailand Moving Toward Peace?
Podcasts
Asia Geopolitics
What to Look For Out of the US-Japan-Philippines Summit
The leaders of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines will meet in Washington amid shared and growing concerns about China.
How the US Sees Threats in Asia in 2024
Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Recognition, Security, and Geopolitics
Reflections on a Decade in Asian Geopolitics
Photo Essays
Asia in Pictures
Myanmar’s Conflict Takes Its Toll on Popular Coastal Resort Town
On Ngapali Beach, the sands are deserted, the hotels stand empty, and many locals are struggling to make ends meet.
